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Jon Jones retires, Aspinall elevated to heavyweight champ

May 5, 2026, 6:00 AM
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Dana White announced that Jon Jones has officially retired from the UFC, ending his reign as the undisputed heavyweight champion. Tom Aspinall has been elevated to undisputed heavyweight champion status following Jones's retirement. White stated that Jones called the UFC to inform them of his retirement decision. This marks a significant shift in the heavyweight division, with Aspinall finally securing the undisputed title that White believes he should have held for over a year. The announcement reshapes the heavyweight title picture and opens new opportunities for contenders in the division.

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