UFC CEO Dana White announced Jon Jones' unexpected retirement, elevating Tom Aspinall to undisputed heavyweight champion. Jones, regarded as the greatest in MMA history, had plans for a title unification bout with Aspinall but opted out, expressing that it wouldn't enhance his legacy. This retirement ends a notable chapter in Jones’ career following his successful transition from light heavyweight champion to heavyweight title holder, with only one defense against Stipe Miocic. The UFC plans to schedule Aspinall’s first title defense soon, highlighting the significant impact of Jones’ decision on the division.
Jon Jones called us last night and retired. Jon Jones is officially retired. Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC.
A bout between Jones and Aspinall would have been one of the biggest in UFC heavyweight history, but Jones repeatedly downplayed the potential matchup.
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