Overview

• Negotiations for the UFC heavyweight unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall remain unresolved, with no contract or date announced as of late May 2025.
• Jon Jones has been criticized for prioritizing a Russian reality show and issuing dismissive social media comments, including taunting Aspinall over his mental health struggles.
• Tom Aspinall has publicly expressed frustration and mental fatigue after nearly a year of inactivity, though he remains optimistic about eventually securing the fight.
• Calls for UFC President Dana White to set a deadline or strip Jones of his title are growing louder, with figures like Michael Bisping and tens of thousands of fans via petition joining the push.
• Dana White has reaffirmed that the fight will happen, but speculation persists about alternative scenarios, including a potential bout at Madison Square Garden or other matchups for Aspinall.