Many fans were up in arms when Jon Jones decided to retire rather than defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Tom Aspinall. Critics questioned the timing and accused him of walking away from unfinished business.

Jon Jones is “retired” in the way that only Jon Jones can be: technically out, but still looming over the UFC like the final boss that no one can stop talking about. He moved away after turning down a large offer to fight Tom Aspinall, then casually re ...