UFC CEO, Dana White has once more gone to bat for former heavyweight champion, Jon Jones after revealing his stunning retirment night, firmly claiming the Rochester native did not “duck” a fight with Tom Aspinall — or anybody else during his run.
Overnight, Jones confirmed his retirement from combat sports with immediate effect — relinquishing his portion of the heavyweight championship in the process. And as a result, Atherton native, Aspinall has been promoted to undisputed titleholder.
“Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the UFC,” Jon Jones’ statement on X read.