UFC President Dana White is close to finalizing a highly anticipated heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, with both fighters eager for the bout to happen soon.
UFC President Dana White is inching closer to finalizing the highly anticipated Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall showdown. “The fight is going to happen,” White declared in a chat with TNT Sports on Friday evening. Simple as that, folks—just a matter of time.
Jones vs. Aspinall? It’s the most colossal clash the UFC can concoct for the undisputed heavyweight crown. White reiterated, “It’s going to happen. It’s done but it’s not done.” Confused yet? Yeah, it’s like Schrödinger’s fight—existing and not existing simultaneously.
Aspinall last stepped into the octagon at UFC 304, triumphing over Curtis Blaydes to defend his interim heavyweight title. Meanwhile, Jones hasn’t thrown a punch since he flattened Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November. Time flies when you’re waiting for a mega-fight!
White and his team are buzzing. They believe this will be the biggest heavyweight spectacle in UFC history. “When we pull this off,” White mused, “it’ll be legendary.” High stakes, high drama—grab your popcorn.
Aspinall’s patience is wearing thin, though. He’s issued an ultimatum: fight or retire, Jones! “There’s nowhere to go for Jon,” Aspinall quipped. Retirement looms if he doesn’t step up. Talk about pressure!