Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) chose to retire and relinquish his UFC heavyweight title instead of fighting Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC). Johnson questions if Jones' recent legal issues played a part in his decision.

When UFC CEO Dana White abruptly revealed Jon Jones’ retirement during a press conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, many UFC fans and media have expressed disappointment that Jones’ career ended without a unification bout against Aspinall,

UFC President Dana White said Saturday that Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champ and former light heavyweight champion, has retired. Tom Aspinall, the former interim champ, is now the UFC's heavyweight champion, White said.