UFC legend Jon Jones has officially retired, confirmed by UFC President Dana White. Following this announcement, Tom Aspinall, previously the interim heavyweight champion, has been elevated to undisputed champion. Aspinall expressed his enthusiasm on Instagram, stating the need to energize the heavyweight division. Jones, with a record of 28-1, was poised for a unification bout with Aspinall but struggled with injuries. Despite Jones's claims of being uncertain about retirement just days prior, his decision marks a significant shift in the heavyweight landscape of MMA.
"Jones last fought on November 16, 2024, winning by a third-round TKO over Stipe Miocic. Jones has won six consecutive bouts since a no contest with Daniel Cormier on July 29, 2017."
"It’s time to get this heavyweight division going, wrote Aspinall, 32. An active undisputed champion, new era at heavyweight."
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