Tom Aspinall has endured a nightmare year waiting to find out if he was actually going to fight Jon Jones or not but he finally got some clarity on Saturday when the now former UFC heavyweight champion announced his retirement from the sport.

His post comes after UFC president Dana White announced earlier Saturday that Jones officially retired from the promotion, making Tom Aspinall the new heavyweight champion. "Jon Jones called us last night and retired," White told reporters at a press conference. "Jon Jones is officially retired. Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC."

The UFC heavyweight division is finally showing signs of life. With Jon Jones reportedly stepping away from the sport, a long-stalled weight class is beginning