👉 Jon Jones Retires After UFC 309 Win | First Heavyweight Defense

Jon Jones was set to defend his UFC Heavyweight Championship against Stipe Miocic in 2023, but a torn pec sidelined him. The fight was rescheduled for UFC 309 in November 2024, where Jones delivered a dominant TKO win with a spinning back kick and ground and pound. It was his first defense at heavyweight and his record-breaking 12th successful title defense overall.

But instead of unifying the belt with Tom Aspinall, Jon Jones shocked fans by announcing his retirement in June 2025. Aspinall was elevated to undisputed champion, and fans were left asking: what if Jones had stayed to fight him?

Do you think Jon Jones retired at the perfect time, or did he leave unfinished business in the UFC?

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