"It was always rumors of him retiring," Aspinall said on "The Diary Of A CEO" podcast. "He's putting stuff out in the media saying that he's retiring because MMA, especially at an elite level, is quiet. You hear rumors a lot. I heard rumors from people close to him that he's going to retire and that he's not living like an athlete."

Fighters and fans alike have had plenty to say about Jon Jones in the days following his retirement from the UFC.

UFC legend Rashad Evans calls Jon Jones’ retirement a smart decision and praises his career as the greatest in MMA history.