Khabib Nurmagomedov | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Khabib Nurmagomedov believes we saw the best of Jon Jones some time ago. Jones announced his retirement from competition this past June—an announcement he’s already walking back in anticipation of a possible spot on a planned UFC White House card in July 2026—and the news was met with a mixed response despite his impressive accomplishments, including disdain from some fans unsatisfied with the circumstances around his departure. For over a year, Jones had been tied to a potential bout with Tom Aspinall , with the expectation Jones would fight to unify his undisputed heavyweight title with Aspinall’s interim title.