Legal issues and controversies littered Jones' career, which was a legendary one inside the octagon. He faced suspensions, removal from the UFC rankings and vacated multiple titles for his failed drug tests, a hit-and-run conviction, a domestic violence arrest and other troubles.

UFC CEO Dana White announced heavyweight champion Jon Jones has retired, rather than fight Tom Aspinall – who is the new champ.

Jon Jones, 37, widely considered the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, has retired, UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday, and the heavyweight later confirmed the decision on social media,