Overview

• Dana White told Jim Rome the UFC will move on if Jones does not confirm the 265-pound unification fight within two weeks
• Jones has not competed since November 2024 and in a recent podcast called himself a “troll” who sees no need to face interim champion Tom Aspinall
• Tom Aspinall, interim champion since November 2023, has publicly questioned Jones’ commitment and suggested he may be retired
• Negotiations reportedly stalled over Jones’ demand for a payout exceeding $10 million, a figure linked to high-profile boxing earnings
• If Jones fails to commit by the deadline, the UFC could strip him of his heavyweight title or book Aspinall a new opponent