Overview

• Jon Jones has declared he will only face Tom Aspinall if the heavyweight unification bout is held under the Dirty Boxing Championship banner.
• The UFC reportedly agreed to Jones’ financial demands and offered a record purse but remains unable to lock in a date or venue.
• UFC president Dana White has voiced frustration at Jones’ wavering commitment and conceded that fighters cannot be compelled to compete.
• Fans have launched a petition to strip Jones of the undisputed heavyweight title as his retirement plans remain opaque.
• Former champion Francis Ngannou has hinted at a return to face Jones, positioning himself as a potential replacement marquee opponent.