Jon Jones has announced his retirement from fighting, stating he has "hung up the gloves" and that "fighter Jon Jones is no more." He declared he is now only "businessman Jon Jones." The announcement was part of a broader news roundup that also included Paulo Costa's team releasing video showing him struggling to make 93 kilograms despite previously competing at 84 kilograms. Additionally, Merab Dvalishvili plans to fight twice more this year despite a broken nose. Josh Hawkit was noted for dropping his persona after filming, apologizing for his antics. Details about the retirement announcement itself are limited in the source material.
