Gane is currently on a two-fight winning streak and is the No. 1 contender in the UFC's official heavyweight rankings. Aspinall, who was promoted from interim to undisputed champion when Jones' retirement was announced, is expected to work out his plans during International Fight Week. Gane believes he should be in the next title fight.

Jones was the heavyweight champion and in discussion to fight interim titleholder Tom Aspinall throughout the year

Jon Jones has had a run that fans will never see duplicated. Jones has walked through every challenge that has been presented to him, and now, it appears he is ready to move on from the octagon. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday that Jones is retiring.