Jon Jones releases statement officially announcing retirement

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Jon Jones is hanging up the gloves for good.

Following UFC CEO Dana White’s announcement that Jones is retired and no longer UFC heavyweight champion, Jones released his own statement addressing his retirement via social media.

See Jones’ statement below.

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“Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the UFC,” Jones wrote.