Particle.news
Download on the App Store
8 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Jon Jones's Inactivity Fuels Calls to Strip UFC Heavyweight Title

With no commitment to fight Tom Aspinall, Jones remains in Thailand for a reality show as fans and fighters grow frustrated over the heavyweight division's stagnation.

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Jon Jones has not agreed to a unification bout with interim champion Tom Aspinall, who has now held the interim title for a record 534 days.
  • Jones is currently in Thailand coaching a Russian spin-off of The Ultimate Fighter alongside Nate Diaz, delaying any potential fight announcements.
  • Fans and MMA figures are increasingly demanding Jones be stripped of the heavyweight title due to his prolonged absence and lack of engagement in fight negotiations.
  • Rumors suggest Aspinall may defend his interim title against Ciryl Gane, but no official confirmation has been made by UFC President Dana White.
  • Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson praised Aspinall’s efforts but reaffirmed Jones’s status as the undisputed champion until he steps into the Octagon again.