The lengthy saga surrounding Jon Jones has lastly come to an finish, following Dana White’s announcement of his retirement earlier right this moment.
A dilemma hung above Jones’ head for a number of months, with many speculating on what’s subsequent for the consensus best of all time, and the choice has lastly been made. With only one protection of the UFC heavyweight strap below his belt, the 37-year-old has determined to retire, to the frustration of many.
Jon Jones saved many on edge, as he didn’t verify whether or not he would settle for the rumored blockbuster battle towards Tom Aspinall, who’s now formally the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
“Jon Jones known as us final night time and retired,” Dana White confirmed. “Jon Jones is formally retired.”
“Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC.”
Whereas some have rejoiced on the newfound readability within the division, most are upset that one of many largest fights within the firm’s historical past by no means got here to fruition.
As confirmed by Dana White, former interim champion Tom Aspinall has been promoted to the undisputed king of the heavyweights, with a battle announcement doubtless following within the close to future.
Amid the various controversies, Jon Jones has bowed out of the game as the most effective to ever compete below the blended martial arts ruleset.
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The UFC Corridor-of-Famer is amongst a small group of fighters to have held belts in two separate divisions.
Throughout his time on the prime, Jones snagged the document for many wins in UFC title fights historical past, most profitable title defenses in UFC historical past, most consecutive title defenses in UFC gentle heavyweight historical past, and was the youngest ever UFC champion, amongst many extra achievements all through his famend profession.
It doesn’t matter what he decides to do subsequent, ‘Bones’ will all the time be remembered as one of many greats, all whereas being one of the vital controversial.
Watch Dana White verify Jon Jones’ retirement beneath.
🚨 TOM ASPINALL IS THE OFFICIAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP@DanaWhite has introduced that Jon Jones has RETIRED, thus elevating @AspinallMMA to turn into the heavyweight champ 🏆 pic.twitter.com/oJ8a9nl8KT
— UFC (@ufc) June 21, 2025
