The UFC heavyweight division is finally showing signs of life. With Jon Jones reportedly stepping away from the sport, a long-stalled weight class is beginning to churn forward. The 33-year-old Brazilian from Salvador has quietly become one of the most avoided problems in the UFC—just ask anyone who’s had to peel him off their back.

While many have criticized former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones for officially retiring without facing interim champion Tom Aspinall, another combat sports star chose to pay him respect.

UFC CEO Dana White broke the news Saturday during the post-fight press conference for UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan. In response, Tom Aspinall has been promoted from interim to undisputed champion,