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Jon Jones Retires After UFC 309 Title Defense

6/6/2025

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Jon Jones has officially announced his retirement from MMA following a triumphant title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Despite Dana White's efforts to set up a showdown with Tom Aspinall, Jones has decided to hang up his gloves. Meanwhile, Aspinall, who has been sidelined since July, is now on the hunt for a new challenger.

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Jon Jones has officially announced his retirement from MMA following a triumphant title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Despite Dana White's efforts to set up a showdown with Tom Aspinall, Jones has decided to hang up his gloves. Meanwhile, Aspinall, who has been sidelined since July, is now on the hunt for a new challenger.