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.

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.