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Jon Jones retires from the UFC
Connor Scanlon • June 22nd, 2025 12:02 pm
UFC President Dana White has announced that Jon Jones has officially retired from the UFC, ending one of the most dominant and controversial careers in UFC history.
At the UFC Baku post-fight press conference, Dana White had this to say about Jon Jones.
“Jon Jones called us last night and retired,” White confirmed.
“Jon Jones is officially retired.
“Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC.”
After nearly two years of build-up towards a potential mega-fight between Jones and Tom Aspinall, the 37-year-old has decided to call it quits, handing the reins of the heavyweight division to the former interim champion, who now becomes the undisputed titleholder.
Jon Jones exits the sport as one of the most decorated fighters of all time. See the list of Jones’ incredible achievements below:
- Youngest champion in UFC history (at 23 years old)
- Most title fight wins in UFC history (15)
- Most title defences in UFC light heavyweight history (8)
- Longest unbeaten streak in UFC light heavyweight history (13)
- Two-time UFC light heavyweight champion
- UFC heavyweight champion
- 22 UFC wins (5th most ever)
- Widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time
Jones’ combination of skill, fight IQ, and athleticism set a standard in the sport that may never be matched. Despite a career damaged by controversy outside the cage, his brilliance inside it remains undeniable.
With the Jon Jones era officially over, a new generation of fighters now has the chance to step up and fill the massive shoes he leaves behind.
Congratulations to Jon “Bones” Jones on an extraordinary career - a true icon of the UFC.
