The UFC Heavyweight Division may get what needed clarity after the great unveiling of Jon Jones.
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jones Leek Leek later this year for a collision with interim title holder Tom Aspinall, after countless hints around the Super Fight -Matchup. But things have taken a turn in recent weeks and the fight has not flourished, unlike fans worldwide.
Jones has not fought anymore since he made his first UFC heavyweight defending defense against Stipe Miocic on UFC 309 in November. After he indicated on retirement in the run -up to UFC 309, Jones turned on that attitude and seemed to focus his attention on negotiating with the UFC buyer to make the Aspinall fight.
Aspinall is the longest governing interim title holder of the UFC after months of waiting to face Jones in the Octagon for the Lineal Heavyweight Championship. While he hinted that he was in a good place in communicating with the UFC buyer with regard to the next step of the heavyweight division, the next fight by Aspinall may not take place against Jones.
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Fans roast Jon Jones after unveiling two words at UFC Fighting Future
UFC CEO Dana White recently told the UFC fan base to 'relax' when asked about the state of the Jones versus Aspinall fight during an Instagram -Livestream. While Jones and Aspinall each indicated on uncertainty with regard to the competition, White has remained determined that the promotion will make the heavyweight unification.
But White and the UFC buyer may have to resort to 'Plan B' after Jones had held through in a recent face time with MMA Fighter Kamal Gadzhiev on his UFC.
As shared by the Russian MMA publication Usayka, after Gadzhiev had removed from the status of Jones as an active UFC hunter, Jones rejected the story.
“I'm ready, I'm ready,” Jones told Gadzhiev.
Jones's comments come shortly after he has indicated at the UFC, his plans for a comeback fight, but despite this, nothing is formally announced by the promotion or Aspinall.
After the revelation of Jones went viral, UFC fans were not happy on social media.
“Strip this rat B -, the division has been stopped for years by a man who no longer wants to fight,” wrote a fan on X.
“After all this time, this is how he goes out? Wow, Jon can eventually become one of the most hated OG hunters and fully affect his legacy,” said another.
“Him retired him without even fighting him. Just as he said he would do that.”
“Strip this r -.”
“The UFC that makes this Cokehead and Constant F – the divisions possible for him is ridiculous.”
“Most pathetic man in the sport, run from Tom. Just put him so that we can forget this ped -cheat.”
At present, Aspinall has not responded to Jones's comments. If Jones hangs the gloves, Aspinall will fight for the undisputed heavyweight belt against a top candidate such as Ciryl Gane.
🤔 Jon Jones: 'I'm ready. I'm ready. “Kamil Gadzhiev tells Jon Jones about Facetime that the last time they met was 10 years ago – and Jon is still active.
To which Jon answers: “I'm ready.”
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– Home of Fight (@home_of_fight) 19 May 2025
Jon Jones 'The UFC told its plans' about Tom Aspinall Unification Bout
Jones has only fought twice since leaving the light heavyweight title of the UFC in 2020 after a narrow victory over Dominick Reyes on UFC 247. Jones won the then vacant heavyweight title on UFC 285, after the UFC Francis Ngannou had stripped after a tumultue -up riot.
Aspinall defended the interim heavyweight title against Curtis Blaydes on UFC 304 last July. He earned the interim strap by turning Serghei Pavlovich to UFC 295, after the withdrawal of Jones from the map due to injury.
We will continue to inform you of Jones vs. Aspinall as the updates come to the surface.