After UFC CEO Dana White told MMA Junkie on Saturday that he's "very confident" the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall heavyweight title unifier happens this summer, the interim champ has provided more reason for excitement.
Following a successful UFC 313 on Saturday, UFC boss, Dana White provided an update on the potential heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall.
Dana White is confident that Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall will happen once they have dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s. The UFC are pushing for Jones to defend his heavyweight title
Alex Pereira's loss at UFC 313 now means that a super-fight against Jon Jones is now seemingly no longer on the table. 'Bones' was publicly pushing incredibly hard for a fight aga
Jon Jones has almost been out of sight out of mind for several months but Dana White has provided an update on his future in the sport. 'Bones' has already cemented himself as one of the greatest to ever compete in any form of combat sports but his legacy is in question.
Dana White offers an update on Jon Jones expected return date with plans for him to finally face Tom Aspinall but the winner could potentially have a showdown against Alex Pereira awaiting them if he gets through Magomed Ankalaev on Saturday.
Aspinall won the interim belt in late 2023, after regular-title holder Jones suffered an injury that ruled him out for a year. In Jones’s absence, Aspinall even defended the interim gold – an unusual move in the UFC – and retained it, before Jones returned and defended his own belt.
It's becoming increasingly likely that fans could see the two heavyweight stars finally go head-to-head inside the Octagon at some point this year
UFC president Dana White has provided an update on the possibility of Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall taking place later this year.