UFC President Dana White has indicated that the highly anticipated fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall is moving closer to becoming a reality.
In a recent interview, White confirmed that the fight is definitely going to happen. He stated that it’s now just a matter of finalizing the agreements and getting the contracts signed. The focus is on determining the exact timing for the event.
According to White, a matchup between Jones and Aspinall is the most significant fight the UFC can currently organize for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
White reiterated the fight’s inevitability, clarifying that while it’s agreed upon in principle, the official announcement with a date is pending the completion of contract signings.
Aspinall, the interim heavyweight champion, last competed in July, defending his title against Curtis Blaydes. Jon Jones, the heavyweight champion, last fought in November, defeating Stipe Miocic to defend his title.
Dana White expressed his belief that this upcoming heavyweight clash is potentially the biggest in UFC history. He anticipates that once the fight is officially announced and promoted, it will become the most significant heavyweight event the UFC has ever staged.
Aspinall has voiced his growing impatience with the delay, urging Jones to commit to the fight or retire. Aspinall suggests that retirement would be seen as an admission of avoiding a fight with him, arguing that Jones currently has no other logical opponent.
Aspinall stated that Jones is in a position where he must either face him or retire, implying that retirement would be perceived as avoiding the challenge. He believes there are no other viable fights for Jones at this time, making their confrontation the clear next step.
