Heavyweight Crown Finds New King: Jon Jones Retires, Tom Aspinall Crowned Undisputed UFC Champion

Heavyweight Crown Finds New King: Jon Jones Retires, Tom Aspinall Crowned Undisputed UFC Champion

Heavyweight Crown Finds New King: Jon Jones Retires, Tom Aspinall Crowned Undisputed UFC Champion The long-anticipated unification bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, a superfight that captivated the MMA world, will now forever remain a "what if." In a dramatic turn of events confirmed by UFC President Dana White on June 22, 2025, Jon Jones has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts , leading to Tom Aspinall's immediate elevation to the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. This news brings a definitive end to months of speculation, back-and-forth exchanges, and fan frustration surrounding the heavyweight division's top prize. While White previously hinted that a deal for Jones vs. Aspinall was nearly finalized, Jones's decision to step away from the sport marks what White might have referred to as an "unexplained U-turn" in the context of the highly desired fight. The Saga Concludes: Jones's Retirement and Aspinall's Ascens…