Overview

• Jon Jones has yet to commit to a heavyweight unification fight with Tom Aspinall, despite UFC President Dana White guaranteeing a 2025 return.
• Aspinall has expressed growing frustration with the delay, likening his situation to Michael Chandler's prolonged wait for a fight with Conor McGregor.
• Jones has prioritized filming a Russian reality show and has mocked Aspinall's mental struggles during his inactivity.
• Former fighters and analysts have advised Aspinall to stay active by taking on other opponents while waiting for the fight to materialize.
• Jones claims he has informed the UFC of his plans, but the promotion has not shared any updates, further fueling uncertainty around the bout.