Overview

• UFC President Dana White has guaranteed that the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall heavyweight unification fight will take place in 2025, though no date has been officially confirmed.
• Interim champion Tom Aspinall, frustrated with the prolonged delay, has publicly stated he may move on if the fight is not finalized soon.
• Reports suggest Jon Jones is seeking a $30 million purse for the fight, with speculation about whether this demand is stalling negotiations.
• Critics, including former champion Daniel Cormier, have accused Jones of avoiding the fight, while others, like Chael Sonnen, dispute claims that Jones is intentionally delaying the bout.
• The rumored matchup, potentially slated for November at Madison Square Garden, is widely regarded as one of the biggest heavyweight fights in UFC history.