Jon Jones shockingly retires as Dana White announces new heavyweight champion
ClutchPointsSaturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:54:08 PM
UFC legend Jon Jones has unexpectedly retired from MMA at age 37, closing the book on one of the sport's most dominant careers. In a double bombshell, UFC president Dana White simultaneously announced Britain's Tom Aspinall as the new undisputed heavyweight champion—a title Jones never defended despite winning it last year.
Editor’s Note: This is a seismic shift for fight fans. Jones' abrupt exit leaves unfinished business (like his long-awaited showdown with Stipe Miocic), while Aspinall's sudden coronation shakes up the heavyweight division. It’s bittersweet—celebrating a rising star’s moment but losing an all-time great who still seemed capable of more. The UFC now faces the challenge of building new narratives without its most polarizing draw.
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