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 World Reacts to Jon Jones' Unexpected Retirement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones officially retired from mixed martial arts on Saturday night, bringing an abrupt end to a Hall of Fame-caliber career.

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.