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.

One fighter that was always going to comment on the unsatisfying outcome was the last man to successfully defend the heavyweight title. Following the months of back and forth between the two men that didn’t result in them sharing the Octagon with one another, Jon Jones will have been watching Tom Aspinall’s next fight closely.

Chael Sonnen recently shared his two cents on Jon Jones, questioning his motivation. He noted that the former champion often chooses to stay away from octagon action, while other fighters are always ready to face him.

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.

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.

Tom Aspinall could miss as much as six months medically suspended after suffering a double eye poke at UFC 321.