For almost all of 2024, the rumored Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall conflict has been surrounded by uncertainty, however which will have now modified.
‘Bones’ made his first protection of the heavyweight throne in dominant vogue final day out. Regardless of popping out on high and teasing his resolution to not retire, a matchup between the king of the division and the interim champion nonetheless appeared unlikely.
After a month of silence, Dana White has shed some constructive mild on the heavyweight battle.
Whereas talking with media following the ultimate UFC occasion of the 12 months, White confirmed that the bout would go forward a while in 2025.
“100% [Jones vs. Aspinall happens],” White stated “I feel it is in all probability the largest battle in heavyweight historical past and it is a huge battle within the historical past of the corporate.”
White then spoke about how completely different Jones is to do enterprise with than different fighters on the roster.
“Normally, these guys say that [they don’t want to fight somebody] behind the scenes and never publicly.”
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“Jon says that sh*t publicly however not behind the scenes. Jon is a really distinctive particular person to take care of.”
“From day one I have been assured that Jon Jones would do this battle. Even earlier than the battle, I stated if he gained, there is not any method Jon would not do that battle.”
White later gave much more hope to the highly-anticipated matchup.
“Jon Jones behind the scenes shouldn’t be a man that turns down fights,” White claimed.
“Yeah, I say 100% [we see Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall in 2025].”
In a battle being dubbed the largest battle in UFC heavyweight historical past, Dana White believes an settlement will quickly be reached.
Whereas they’re at two full completely different levels of their careers, a win for both Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall would possible be an enormous enhance to their legacy within the sport.
Jones continues to chase a objective of turning into the best fighter to ever grace combined martial arts—a feat many consider he has already achieved.
