Dana White shared insights regarding Jon Jones' unexpected retirement, revealing that a fight with Tom Aspinall was nearly finalized for November at Madison Square Garden. However, Jones announced his intentions to retire before the fight could materialize. White acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the timing of Jones' legal troubles and retirement, stating that while it raises questions, only Jones can clarify his motivations. Ultimately, White respects Jones' decision as he concludes his career with an impressive 28-1 record, culminating in a notable victory last November.
"When I saw it today I said everybody's going to think this is why he retired. Maybe that is why he retired. Who the hell knows."
"We had the fight done. You saw me talking about it very confidently that this fight was going to happen and he changed his mind."
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