BREAKING NEWS: “He Was on Steroids” Tom Aspinall BREAKS SILENCE After Jon Jones Quietly Retires
In a bombshell revelation that has rocked the MMA world, Tom Aspinall, the UFC interim heavyweight champion, has broken his silence just moments ago with a scathing accusation against Jon Jones following the latter’s quiet retirement announcement earlier today. Speaking live on BBC Radio 5 Live, Aspinall declared, “He was on steroids,” unleashing a firestorm of controversy that threatens to tarnish Jones’ storied legacy and leave fans stunned as the sport grapples with the implications.
Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history with a 27-1-1 record, announced his retirement via a brief social media post at 10:00 AM EST, citing “personal reasons” after his last fight—a unanimous decision win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024. The 38-year-old, who unified the heavyweight titles, had been sidelined by a pectoral injury, but his sudden exit sparked speculation. Aspinall, with an unblemished 15-0 record and a recent interim title defense against Curtis Blaydes, seized the moment to allege that Jones’ longevity and dominance were fueled by performance-enhancing drugs.
The logic behind Aspinall’s claim draws from Jones’ controversial past. The New Mexico native faced multiple suspensions for steroid use, including a 2016 positive test for clomiphene and letrozole, and a 2017 incident involving turinabol. Aspinall pointed to Jones’ physical transformation and resilience in his late 30s—evidenced by a 62% striking accuracy against Miocic—as suspicious, especially given the UFC’s tightened drug testing under USADA, which ended in 2023. “He couldn’t have done it clean,” Aspinall asserted, suggesting the retirement was a dodge from further scrutiny.
Jones’ camp has yet to respond, but his silence since the announcement—contrasting with his usual media presence—has fueled Aspinall’s narrative. Fans on X are ablaze, with posts like “Aspinall exposed the truth!” clashing with “Jones is still the GOAT—leave him alone!” The UFC, via a statement from Dana White, called Aspinall’s comments “unsubstantiated,” urging focus on his upcoming title unification bout, likely against interim champ Tom Aspinall himself, slated for UFC 312 in October 2025.
This accusation could redefine MMA’s history. If evidence emerges—potentially from reopened USADA records—Jones’ titles could be stripped, elevating Aspinall’s claim to the undisputed heavyweight crown. As the MMA world digests this bombshell, the quiet retirement of a legend now echoes with a deafening controversy.
