UFC CEO: Heavyweight Title Fight Was 'Done' Before Jones Changed Mind

UFC CEO: Heavyweight Title Fight Was 'Done' Before Jones Changed Mind

Dana White Says ‘The Fight Was Done’ Before Jon Jones Called to Retire from UFC

Jon Jones, former UFC heavyweight champion, surprised fans by retiring from mixed martial arts on June 21, 2025, after backing out of a title defense against interim champion Tom Aspinall. UFC President Dana White confirmed the bout was fully arranged before Jones opted to end his career. White shared his perspective on the situation. “The ...

Dana White: 'The fight was done and Jon Jones changed his mind'

According to UFC CEO Dana White, a heavyweight title unification bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall was agreed to by both fighters and 'done.' That all changed when Jones phoned the fight promotion on Friday and informed them that he's decided to retire."Jon agreed to fight Tom," White said during the UFC 316 Post-Fight Press Conference on June 7. "The fight was done. We had the fight done a long time ago," White told The MacLife on Sunday.…

Dana White talks Jon Jones’ retirement, says Aspinall fight was ‘done’

Well, there you have it. Ten or so months after interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall declared that he would retire Jon Jones without ever evening fighting him, his prediction came true over the weekend when it was confirmed by Dana White and Jones himself that the longtime former light heavyweight champion and (now former) heavyweight titleholder was formally stepping away from mixed martial arts. Jones’ decision finally adds some clari…

Dana White Defends Jon Jones After UFC Retirement Amid Aspinall Controversy

In an unexpected turn of events, UFC CEO Dana White has come to Jon Jones' defense following the former heavyweight champion's shocking retirement announcement on June 21, 2025.Jones, who relinquished his heavyweight title, stated his retirement on X, expressing gratitude for his career. The post Dana White Defends Jon Jones After UFC Retirement Amid Aspinall Controversy first appeared on MMA UK.

Dana White confirms incredible gesture for Tom Aspinall after Jon Jones retirement ends hopes of dream UFC fight

The heavyweight champion has called it quits and Aspinall's title unification superfight is off the table