Khabib Nurmagomedov has clarified his opinion on Jon Jones, after some UFC fans expressed surprise about the Russian deeming the American the “best who ever did it”. Jones recently retired from mixed martial arts, vacating the UFC heavyweight title and ending a career full of accolades but also marred by controversy.

Jon Jones, whose only loss came via a controversial DQ in a fight he was dominating, seemed to have essentially repeated the feat when he announced his MMA retirement last month. Jon Jones quickly U-turned on his retirement decision when it was revealed that the UFC is going to hold an event at the White House in July 2026.

Jon Jones’ retirement seemed final when the UFC moved forward, officially elevating Tom Aspinall to undisputed heavyweight champion. While the division adjusted to life without him, Jones dropped hints that he still has some big plans—plans that could involve one of the most historic backdrops in combat sports history.

Jon Jones recently explained his decision to cut his UFC retirement short and revealed why he plans to return to competition

And now just a day removed from White’s public snubbing of Jones, the British champion has confirmed that his first official title defence is confirmed after conversations with the UFC.

Jones opened up on his experience filming his scene with Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm in Taylor Sheridan’s hit drama.