Months of speculation regarding Jones' future came to an abrupt conclusion in Baku, Azerbaijan, of all places, where the UFC was hosting a Fight Night. White nonchalantly informed the world that the greatest mixed martial artist of all time had retired, putting an end to a potential heavyweight title unification bout between him and Tom Aspinall.

His post comes after UFC president Dana White announced earlier Saturday that Jones officially retired from the promotion, making Tom Aspinall the new heavyweight champion. "Jon Jones called us last night and retired," White told reporters at a press conference. "Jon Jones is officially retired. Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC."

UFC President Dana White said Saturday that Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champ and former light heavyweight champion, has retired. Tom Aspinall, the former interim champ, is now the UFC's heavyweight champion, White said.