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Dana White denies recent claims by Jon Jones amid UFC retirement
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 29, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White is denying recent claims made by retired MMA legend Jon Jones. White announced Jones’ retirement during the UFC Baku post-fight press conference. As a result, “Bones” vacated the heavyweight gold, and Tom Aspinall now has undisputed status. White has admitted that a title unification bout between Jones and Aspinall had been agreed to, but “Bones” changed his mind.

Jon Jones names the best performance of his legendary UFC career
BJ Penn Staff - June 27, 2025
Jon Jones is considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. But which of his many impressive victories was his best? The man himself recently revealed exactly that. Jones is the former UFC light heavyweight champion, and easily the best fighter in the division’s history. He is also the former heavyweight champion, but held that belt for a far shorter time.

Joe Rogan disagrees with Jon Jones' stance on Tom Aspinall
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 27, 2025
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan doesn’t agree with Jon Jones’ take on Tom Aspinall. Fight fans had been clamoring to see an undisputed heavyweight title match between Jones and Aspinall, but it wasn’t meant to be. “Bones” decided to retire from pro MMA competition and Aspinall is now recognized as the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion.

UFC champ Tom Aspinall sends classy final message to newly retired Jon Jones
BJ Penn Staff - June 27, 2025
England’s Tom Aspinall has spent the last few years of his career doing everything he could to set up a UFC showdown with Jon Jones. It’s now clear that won’t be happening, but the Brit isn’t holding onto any animosity toward his would-be opponent. Jones is best known for his reign as UFC light heavyweight champion, but spent the last few years as the promotion’s heavyweight champion. During much of that time, Aspinall was the division’s interim champion. He relentlessly campaigned for a title-unifying showdown with Jones. Yet in the end, the former light heavyweight champ retired before the fight came together.

UFC vet Derek Brunson explains why Jon Jones friendship ended: 'I couldn't sit back and watch'
BJ Penn Staff - June 26, 2025
Derek Brunson and Jon Jones shared a brief friendship while they were both competing in the UFC, but it didn’t last. Brunson has now explained why. Brunson and Jones became friends around 2011. That was back when the former had just joined the UFC middleweight division, and the latter was beginning his legendary reign as promotion’s light heavyweight champion. During that time, Brunson would visit Jones’ hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to train at the famed Jackson Wink MMA gym.

Jon Jones announces new business venture following UFC retirement
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 25, 2025
Jon Jones has made his first major business move since retiring from pro MMA competition. During the UFC Baku post-fight press conference, Dana White revealed that “Bones” decided to call it a career after a legendary run. The end of Jones’ career wasn’t without controversy, however, as fans have accused the MMA legend of avoiding a title unification bout with Tom Aspinall. Jones has had fun with the messages from angry spectators, using an image of a duck holding UFC gold as his profile pic on social media.

Daniel Cormier gives Jon Jones his flowers following UFC retirement announcement: “I was the best I’ve ever been when Jon beat me”
Harry Kettle - June 25, 2025
UFC legend Daniel Cormier has given Jon Jones his flowers in the wake of the latter’s mixed martial arts retirement. As we all know, Jon Jones has decided to retire from mixed martial arts. It’s a bittersweet moment for a lot of fans, especially given the excitement surrounding him potentially fighting Tom Aspinall. Alas, Jon wasn’t interested in any of that, and he’s instead decided to pursue pastures new – and also deal with some fresh legal worries.

Police release new body cam footage in case against Jon Jones
Harry Kettle - June 24, 2025
Albuquerque Police have released new body cam footage as Jon Jones’ latest legal troubles continue to unfold. As we know, Jon Jones has decided to retire from mixed martial arts. While there’s a good chance that it’s because he simply didn’t want to defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Tom Aspinall, it turns out there could be another reason. It was recently announced that Jon was the subject of a criminal case, in which it is alleged that he fled the scene of a car accident.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith criticizes Jon Jones for retiring before Tom Aspinall fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 24, 2025
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had a lot to say about Jon Jones’ retirement. When Tom Aspinall witnessed Jones pick Stipe Miocic apart during the UFC 309 main event in New York City, many were hoping that a title unification bout would be next. At the time, Aspinall was the interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, while “Bones” held the main gold.

Jon Jones' legal team responds to 'baseless' criminal charge amid UFC retirement
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 23, 2025
Shortly after a cryptic social media post from Jon Jones, his legal team has issued a statement on a recent criminal charge. Not long after UFC CEO Dana White announced that Jones retired from pro MMA competition, a report from The Albuquerque Journal surfaced. In the report, it was noted that Jones was facing a criminal misdemeanor charge after allegedly leaving the scene of a traffic accident back in February in New Mexico. “Bones” told fans to not believe everything they read, and he said even the media gets things wrong.

Khabib Nurmagomedov sends message to Jon Jones following UFC retirement
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 23, 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov has reacted to Jon Jones’ retirement with a message for the future UFC Hall of Famer. During the UFC Baku post-fight press conference, Dana White announced that Jon Jones has retired from pro MMA competition. While many were hoping that “Bones” would face Tom Aspinall in a heavyweight title unification bout, it wasn’t meant to be. Aspinall is now the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion.

Jon Jones issues cryptic statement after further legal issues
Harry Kettle - June 23, 2025
UFC veteran Jon Jones has issued a vague statement on social media after recent legal issues were revealed. As we know, Jon Jones has opted to retire from mixed martial arts. He’s also vacated the UFC heavyweight championship, with Tom Aspinall now being promoted to the undisputed champion slot. As we look ahead to the next phase of his life, it’s not clear as to whether or not the 38-year-old will opt to return at some point in the future.

Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall was supposed to take place inside historic venue
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 22, 2025
If Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall had been booked, it would’ve been held inside one of the world’s most decorated arenas. MMA fans were hit with the news of Jones’ retirement during the UFC Baku post-fight press conference. UFC CEO Dana White made the announcement, and shared that Aspinall is now the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. White told reporters that Jones initially agreed to the Aspinall fight, but he reversed course and decided to hang up his gloves.

Longtime Jon Jones rival reacts to UFC retirement: 'It's not surprising'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 22, 2025
An old rival of Jon Jones has spoken out on “Bones'” decision to retire. During the UFC Baku post-fight press conference, Dana White revealed that Jones has retired from pro MMA competition. He also announced that Tom Aspinall has been promoted to the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. While the heavyweight division is now able to move forward, many fans can’t help but feel empty-handed with the way this all ended.

Jon Jones issues statement after Dana White announces he’s officially retired
Chris Taylor - June 21, 2025
Jon Jones has issued a statement after UFC CEO Dana White announced that he has officially retired from MMA. White had announced the news that ‘Bones’ had retired during today’s UFC Baku post-fight press conference.

Pros react to Jon Jones retirement, Tom Aspinall getting promoted to undisputed UFC champion
Chris Taylor - June 21, 2025
Several pro fighters have reacted after Dana White announced that Jon Jones has officially retired and Tom Aspinall is now the UFC’s undisputed heavyweight champion. During today’s UFC Baku post-fight press conference, Dana White stunned fight fans with the news that Jon Jones has decided to hang up his gloves for good.

Jon Jones announces retirement, Tom Aspinall promoted to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion
Chris Taylor - June 21, 2025
Jon Jones has announced his retirement, and Tom Aspinall has been promoted to undisputed heavyweight champion according to UFC CEO Dana White. White announced the news during today’s UFC Baku post-fight press conference.

Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall will happen, says Din Thomas
Harry Kettle - June 21, 2025
MMA analyst Din Thomas still believes that Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall is a fight that will happen in the future. It’s the story that has been beaten into the ground for quite some time now. Jon Jones is the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, and Tom Aspinall is the interim champion. For whatever reason, Jon doesn’t appear to be particularly interested in fighting the Englishman. The same, of course, cannot be said for Aspinall, who is very hungry to try and become the undisputed king.