UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has officially retired, leaving fans with mixed reactions. While many are relieved after his prolonged absence from a title unification fight with Tom Aspinall, others, including Demetrious Johnson, express confusion. Johnson speculates Jones may have sought a $30 million payout from the UFC before changing his mind. Despite a controversial career marred by failed drug tests and controversies, Jones is widely considered one of the greatest fighters, a view even rival Daniel Cormier now acknowledges.

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