In a series of social media posts late this past week, Jones inferred he told the UFC he was done fighting soon after he beat Stipe Miocic in November 2024, and that he never intended to return to fight interim champion Tom Aspinall. That goes contrary to White's claims that the fight was booked and repeated assurances that it would happen.

Dana White is tired of Jon Jones’ antics, as barely a week has gone by since the former UFC Heavyweight Champion notified the promotion about his retirement.

UFC President Dana White confirms Tom Aspinall’s next title challenger following Jon Jones’ retirement, setting the stage for a thrilling new era in the heavyweight division.