Jon Jones Retires: UFC Legend Calls It Quits
- Mixed martial arts legend Jon Jones has retired from the UFC, according to UFC President Dana White.
- White made the declaration Saturday during a press conference in Azerbaijan, where UFC Fight Night took place.
- Jones, who turns 38 next month, confirmed the news on social media.
The MMA world is reeling as Jon Jones, a UFC icon, calls it quits, making Tom Aspinall the undisputed heavyweight champion. Jones, with an impressive 28-1 record, leaves behind a legacy of dominance in multiple weight classes. Dana White confirmed the retirement, sending shockwaves through the fighting community. News Directory 3 delivers the breaking story, detailing Jones’s career highlights and Aspinall’s immediate reaction to this seismic shift within the UFC landscape. Explore the future of the heavyweight division and the impact of Jones’s departure. Discover what’s next …
Jon Jones Announces UFC Retirement; Tom Aspinall Crowned Heavyweight Champion
Updated June 22, 2025
Mixed martial arts legend Jon Jones has retired from the UFC, according to UFC President Dana White. Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is now the undisputed title holder.
White made the declaration Saturday during a press conference in Azerbaijan, where UFC Fight Night took place. “Jon Jones called us last night and retired,” White said. “Jon Jones is officially retired. Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC.”
Jones, who turns 38 next month, confirmed the news on social media. “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the UFC,” Jones posted.
Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the UFC. This decision comes after a lot of reflection, and I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the journey I’ve experienced over the years.
From the first time I stepped into the Octagon,my goal was to…
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) June 22, 2025
Jones retires with a 28-1 record, having secured UFC titles in both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. He was expected to face Aspinall, 32, in a unification bout. Aspinall became interim heavyweight champion in November 2023 after Jones sustained an injury.
Aspinall, with a 15