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Jon Jones’ Next UFC Fight Could Be His Last, With Opponents Still Unclear

UFC President Dana White targets a summer showdown between Jones and Tom Aspinall, while Alex Pereira remains a potential challenger for the heavyweight title.

  • Jon Jones, widely regarded as the greatest MMA fighter of all time, is reportedly considering retirement after his next fight, according to UFC insider Chael Sonnen.
  • Dana White has stated that the UFC is planning a heavyweight title unification fight between Jon Jones and interim champion Tom Aspinall for summer 2025, though no official date has been confirmed.
  • Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, has expressed interest in moving to the heavyweight division to face Jones or Aspinall, depending on the outcome of the unification bout.
  • White indicated that Pereira could fight the winner of Jones vs. Aspinall, but Pereira must first defend his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 this weekend.
  • Speculation persists about whether Jones will face Pereira directly or fulfill his obligation to fight Aspinall first, leaving fans uncertain about the heavyweight division's future matchups.
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