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Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Unification Fight Faces Further Delays

Despite UFC assurances, the heavyweight showdown remains unbooked as Jones sends mixed signals and Aspinall struggles with prolonged uncertainty.

MMA fighter Jon Jones reacts after his TKO victory against US MMA fighter Stipe Miocic in their heavyweight title bout during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York, November 16, 2024.
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Overview

  • Jon Jones has hinted at retirement while also suggesting a potential return, leaving his UFC future unclear and the unification bout with Tom Aspinall unresolved.
  • UFC President Dana White continues to promise the fight will be announced soon, but no official date or contract has been finalized, pushing the likely timeline to October 2025 or later.
  • Tom Aspinall, holding the longest interim title reign in UFC heavyweight history, has expressed mental strain from the uncertainty and inactivity since his last fight in July 2024.
  • Jones has claimed he informed the UFC of his plans long ago, questioning why the promotion has not communicated them, further fueling speculation among fans and analysts.
  • Rumors of a $30 million payout demand by Jones were dismissed by Dana White, adding to the confusion surrounding the prolonged negotiation process.