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Jon Jones retires from the UFC: A New Era Begins.
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Behind the Gloves: How Jones Changed MMA Forever.
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Tom Aspinall’s Rise: What’s Next for the Heavyweights?
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Jon Jones has officially stepped away from the UFC, thereby, terminating his heavyweight title run of two years.
The disclosure took fans andthe MMA community by surprise.
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Meanwhile, the disclosure was made during a press conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
UFC President Dana White revealed that Jones had personally called late Friday night to say he was done.
Moreover, Jones jumped onto his official X account to show his appreciation to everyone who backed him. He wrote:
“From my first walk into the Octagon to becoming the youngest UFC champion, every fight pushed me to new limits. I’m grateful for the highs and the tough moments—they made me stronger in and out of the cage.”
Therefore, even as he steps away from fighting, he hinted he’ll stick around the sport in fresh roles.
Jones ends his run with a stellar 28-1 record.
In March 2023, he won the vacant heavyweight title after first becoming the youngest light heavyweight champion.
Notably, he defeated Stipe Miocic in November 2023 in his last defence.
These feats cement him as one of the all-time greats in MMA.
Now, interim king Tom Aspinall—who’s held the belt for 18 months moves up to undisputed champion.
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Delays and rising calls to strip Jones paved the way for Aspinall’s promotion. Consequently, the division will soon burst into fresh matchups and new title chases.
Finally, a chapter in UFC history comes to a close with Jon Jones’ retirement.
His skill, grit and record-breaking feats leave a lasting legacy that will influence MMA for years to come.
How do you feel about Jon Jones retiring from the UFC and Tom Aspinall’s new reign?
