Overview

• Tom Aspinall has held the UFC interim heavyweight title for a record 534 days, surpassing the previous record but expressing frustration over the prolonged delay in facing Jon Jones.
• Jon Jones, who has not fought since November 2024, is currently in Thailand coaching a reality show, further postponing the unification bout with Aspinall.
• Aspinall is meeting with UFC executive Hunter Campbell in London to seek clarity on the unification fight, which remains unsigned and without a confirmed date.
• Jones has reportedly requested six more months to prepare for the fight and is demanding a significant financial payout, pushing a potential bout into late 2025.
• Speculation suggests Aspinall may defend his interim title against Ciryl Gane if the Jones fight does not materialize, though no official announcement has been made.