Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall: Rival Claims Ego Will Force Fight
Will Jon Jones Fight Tom aspinall? Cormier Weighs In on UFC Heavyweight Title Picture
Updated May 28, 2025
Jon Jones’s future in the UFC heavyweight division remains uncertain, but rival Daniel Cormier believes “Bones'” ego will ultimately lead him to face interim champion tom Aspinall. jones has hinted at retirement, frustrating fans eager to see him defend his title against Aspinall.
Cormier, a UFC Hall of Famer familiar with Jones’ mindset, suggests that Jones wouldn’t want to be perceived as avoiding the challenge. UFC CEO Dana White has expressed determination to make the Jones vs. Aspinall fight happen, despite stalled negotiations.
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Aspinall earned the interim title at UFC 295 with a knockout of Sergei Pavlovich. Jones last fought at UFC 309, defeating Stipe Miocic. The potential matchup between jones and Aspinall is highly anticipated in the UFC heavyweight division.
The ongoing saga has led to fan frustration, with a Change.org petition calling for Jones to be stripped of the title garnering nearly 100,000 signatures.
“I don’t know that he vacates without fighting [Tom] because I think the visual, and the lasting thought would be that ‘He ran from him’, and I don’t think his ego could handle that he ran from someone,” Cormier said.
Cormier added that the idea of people thinking Jones is afraid ”means more to him than going out there and fighting him, and taking the chance.”
What’s next
While the UFC aims to book Jon Jones vs.Tom Aspinall for the heavyweight title, the timeline remains unclear. Fans await an official proclamation as Aspinall seeks his opportunity to unify the belt.