According to UFC president Dana White, the deal for Jon Jones, 37, to face Aspinall was “done” before Jones called White on Saturday and retired from mixed martial arts competition.

UFC CEO Dana White is still not interested in having Francis Ngannou back. With Jon Jones retiring and relinquishing his UFC heavyweight title, White was asked if he'd be willing to re-sign Ngannou. Prior to Jones calling it a career,

UFC Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall made his feelings clear about Jon Jones as the legend officially retired last week. Dana White announced the news of Jones' retirement in an official press conference after UFC Fight Night in Azerbaijan.