Heavyweight division morale assessment one year after Jon Jones retirement
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The evaluation of the heavyweight division's morale comes a year after Jon Jones' retirement from MMA. There were significant concerns regarding the state of the division following Jones' departure. Analysts are examining whether any improvements or changes have occurred in the past year. The assessment aims to shed light on the current perception of fighters and matchups within this weight class.
- •Jon Jones retired from MMA a year ago.
- •Concerns were raised about the heavyweight division's status.
- •Analysts explore if morale has improved since then.
- •The assessment may affect future fight promotions.
- 2:40 PMESPN — Where is heavyweight morale a year after Jon Jones...
"Perception of the heavyweight division was in the dumps when Jon Jones retired. Has anything changed in a year?
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