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.

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.

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.