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When Jon Jones retired from MMA in early 2025, he did so under somewhat complicated circumstances. By the time he hung up the gloves, he was irrefutably one of the greatest fighters in MMA history—maybe the best outright.
Tom Aspinall couldn’t care less if Jon Jones watches his heavyweight title fight later today (Sat., Oct. 25, 2025) at UFC 321 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Opening the main card was undefeated contender Azamat Murzakanov. The Russian moved to 16-0 in style, with Murzakanov knocking out Aleksandar Rakic with a jab in round one. Should ‘Poatan’s’ next port of call in the UFC be a defense of the light heavyweight belt, Carlos Ulberg may have some competition for the spot.
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Jon Jones Breaks Silence on His NFL Star Brother Arthur's Sudden Death at 39: 'Gone Way Too Soon'
Former UFC champion Jon Jones shared an emotional tribute to his former NFL star brother Arthur, who died suddenly at age 39 in early October. On Thursday, Oct. 23, Jon shared a compilation video in memory of Arthur, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013, and penned a thoughtful caption.
When Jon Jones retired from MMA in early 2025, he did so under somewhat complicated circumstances. By the time he hung up the gloves, he was irrefutably one of the greatest fighters in MMA history—maybe the best outright.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is still hopeful that he can secure a trilogy fight against Alex Pereira. Just a few weeks ago, Jiri Prochazka scored his second third round knockout win in a row when he came from behind to face plant Khalil Rountree Jr at UFC 320.
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UFC Legend Jon Jones Mourning Death Of Beloved Family Member
It's been nearly three weeks since the tragic passing of former NFL defensive tackle and Super Bowl champion Arthur Jones. Jones comes from a family of well-known athletes, with his younger brother Jon "Bones" Jones being arguably the most famous of all.
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Jailton Almeida: Jon Jones looked ‘slow’ against Ciryl Gane, but Alex Pereira fight ‘tough’ to predict
Jon Jones has done the same, moving up to heavyweight after cementing his name as the greatest 205-pounder in UFC history, and now Alex Pereira is targeting a move up by calling out Jones for a historical clash at the White House on June 14, 2026.