Despite not being in Ultimate action since November 2024, Jon Jones, without a doubt, is the most talked about name at the moment. This is because, during the press conference after the UFC Baku, Dana White announced that the now former heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) decided to hang up the gloves. With the retirement of 'Bones', Tom aspinall, who was interim champion, automatically became the king of the heaviest division, a scenario that excites businessman Ali Abdelaziz, as new opportunities arise.
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Through a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ali Abdelaziz showed great enthusiasm for the direction of the heavyweight division and highlighted that Tom aspinall has the potential to become one of the greatest in history.
According to the businessman, a super fight between Aspinall and Francis Ngannou It would be one of the biggest that the UFC could do, further fueling expectations for the future of the category.
“I’m really excited about the UFC heavyweight division. I think Tom aspinall can be remembered as one of the greatest heavyweights in history. I believe that a fight between him and Francis Ngannou could be one of the biggest the UFC can promote.”, wrote Ali Abdelaziz.
I'm really excited about the UFC Heavyweight division, I think Tom aspinall can go down as one of the greatest Heavyweights to ever do it.
I think him vs Francis Ngannou can be one of the biggest fights the UFC can put on
- Ali Abdelaziz (@ AliAbdelaziz00) June 23, 2025
Jon Jones Retires
At 37, Jon Jones Jones ended his career with a record of 28 wins, one loss by disqualification and one no-contest fight, cementing his status as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA. Jones began his career in the sport in 2008, quickly debuted in the UFC and, in March 2011, at the age of 23 years and eight months, became the youngest champion in the history of the organization by knocking out Maurício “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128.
At the height of his career, he dominated the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg) for years, where he defended his belt 11 times against names such as Rampage jackson, Lyoto Machida, Vitor belfort, Alexander Gustafson e Daniel Cormier.
In 2020, he decided to move up to heavyweight and, after three years away, he returned in March 2023, finishing Cyryl Gane in the first round to win the title of the new category. His last act in the sport was in November 2024, when he knocked out Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick, in his first and only heavyweight title defense.
Coach rules out Ngannou's return to UFC
Francis Ngannou He is a former UFC heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @francis_ngannou
Out of the UFC since he failed to reach an agreement with Dana White and had a public conflict with the organization's president, Francis Ngannou Ngannou has been constantly approached to return to the octagon, where he was once the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg). Currently in the PFL, the French-Cameroonian has only fought one MMA fight since giving up his Ultimate belt. However, despite rumors about a possible return, his coach, Dewey Cooper, ruled out this possibility. According to him, Ngannou would only return to the UFC if there was an unprecedented co-promotion between the PFL and the organization chaired by Dana White.
Who is Ali Abdelaziz, manager of MMA stars?
Magomed Ankalayev alongside his manager Ali Abdelaziz after UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Retired from MMA with one win and three losses in his career, Ali Abdelaziz stands out for what he does outside the cage. Leader of the agency 'Dominance MMA', he manages several athletes from the UFC roster, among them: Khabiv Nurmagomedov, Islam makhachev, Magomed Ankalayev, Kamaru Usman, Justin gaethje, Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Durinho, Among others.
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