Jones was the heavyweight champion and in discussion to fight interim titleholder Tom Aspinall throughout the year

Tom Aspinall reacted to the news of being named the UFC heavyweight champion following Jon Jones’ retirement announcement.

Jon Jones has retired, making Tom Aspinall UFC’s undisputed heavyweight champion, White announced from Azerbaijan on Saturday. “Jon Jones called us last night and retired. Jon Jones is officially retired,” White said during a press conference. “Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC.”