For almost all of 2024, the rumored Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall conflict has been surrounded by uncertainty, however that will have now modified.
‘Bones’ made his first protection of the heavyweight throne in dominant vogue final trip. Regardless of popping out on high and teasing his choice to not retire, a matchup between the king of the division and the interim champion nonetheless seemed unlikely.
After a month of silence, Dana White has shed some optimistic gentle on the heavyweight struggle.
Whereas talking with media following the ultimate UFC occasion of the 12 months, White confirmed that the bout would go forward a while in 2025.
“100% [Jones vs. Aspinall happens],” White mentioned “I believe it is most likely the most important struggle in heavyweight historical past and it is a huge struggle within the historical past of the corporate.”
White then spoke about how totally different Jones is to do enterprise with than different fighters on the roster.
“Often, these guys say that [they don’t want to fight somebody] behind the scenes and never publicly.”
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“Jon says that sh*t publicly however not behind the scenes. Jon is a really distinctive particular person to take care of.”
“From day one I have been assured that Jon Jones would try this struggle. Even earlier than the struggle, I mentioned if he received, there is not any manner Jon does not do that struggle.”
White later gave much more hope to the highly-anticipated matchup.
“Jon Jones behind the scenes is just not a man that turns down fights,” White claimed.
“Yeah, I say 100% [we see Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall in 2025].”
In a struggle being dubbed the most important struggle in UFC heavyweight historical past, Dana White believes an settlement will quickly be reached.
Whereas they’re at two full totally different phases of their careers, a win for both Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall would doubtless be an enormous enhance to their legacy within the sport.
Jones continues to chase a purpose of turning into the best fighter to ever grace combined martial arts—a feat many consider he has already achieved.
