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.

Jon Jones announced his retirement from the UFC on Sunday, just as Tom Aspinall was crowned the promotion's heavyweight champion following his victory over Cody East

While many have criticized former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones for officially retiring without facing interim champion Tom Aspinall, another combat sports star chose to pay him respect.