US EditionUFC Legend Jon Jones Retires, Ending Dominant yet Controversial Career
- Jon Jones officially retired from mixed martial arts on June 21, 2025, vacating the UFC heavyweight title, as announced by Dana White and confirmed by Jones himself.
- His decision to retire followed significant reflection on a career that began in 2008 and featured unprecedented success alongside notable controversies, including a 2009 disqualification against Matt Hammill.
- Jones closed his career with a record of 28 wins and one loss, most recently defending his heavyweight title by knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November 2024.
- Jones said, "MMA will always be a part of who I am," and expressed gratitude for the journey and support, while Dana White encouraged the heavyweight division to move forward with new champion Tom Aspinall.
- Jones's retirement leaves the UFC heavyweight title with Aspinall and suggests a new chapter for the sport, as Jones plans to pursue new opportunities and inspire others beyond active competition.
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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones retires; Dana White names Tom Aspinall new champion
Longtime UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has retired from competition. UFC CEO Dana White announced that Tom Aspinall, who won the interim heavyweight championship in 2023, is now the official heavyweight champion. White revealed at a press conference in Azerbaijan, where UFC Fight Night took place that Jones, 37, called the UFC on Friday night to tell them he was walking away. White said: “Jon Jones called us last night and retired. Jon Jone…
The news caused an earthquake in the early hours of Sunday among mixed martial arts fans (MMA): Jon Jones, the best fighter of all time ('GOAT') at the UFC, withdrew from the sport at 37 years old. This was announced by the president and CEO of the American company, Dana White, during the press conference after the event Fight Night of UFC in Baku (Azerbayán). The company’s boss made it public with a serious face. “Yesterday he called us and tol…
At the age of 38, the American Jon Jones put an end to his career in mixed martial arts. "Bones", former semi-heavy and heavy champion of the Ultimate Fighting Champions (UFC), left behind him an impressive record: 28 victories, only one defeat by disqualification, and a "no contest" in the octagon.
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