Overview

• Dana White dismissed rumors of the fight falling through and reiterated his confidence that the Jones vs. Aspinall unification bout will take place in 2025.
• Chael Sonnen initially claimed the fight was finalized but later walked back his statement, suggesting Aspinall might face Ciryl Gane instead.
• Jon Jones, the undisputed heavyweight champion, has held the title for 785 days, surpassing Stipe Miocic's record, but has yet to face interim champion Tom Aspinall.
• Tom Aspinall, who has held the interim title for over 500 days, remains publicly silent on the fight but hinted at an imminent announcement.
• Fans and media continue to express frustration over prolonged negotiations, with the heavyweight division in limbo as the fight remains unsigned.