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3d ago

UFC Heavyweight Title in Limbo After Jones Hints at Retirement

Delay of the long-awaited unification bout has prompted interim champion Tom Aspinall to secure another opponent—fans have called on UFC leaders to strip the title

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Overview

  • Jones has not trained since his November 2024 win over Stipe Miocic and has publicly hinted at stepping away from the sport.
  • Tom Aspinall, interim champion since November 2023, announced a date and location for his next fight and is open to facing opponents beyond Jones.
  • Supporters have amassed nearly 200,000 signatures on a petition to strip Jones of his title—fans at the UFC 316 press conference chanted for the strap to be vacated.
  • UFC president Dana White insists the unification fight will happen but offers no timetable, fueling skepticism among fighters and fans.
  • Francis Ngannou’s camp has signaled interest in a UFC return, with a super fight against the heavyweight champion or Aspinall being discussed as a marquee alternative.