Las Vegas, NV — The much-anticipated showdown between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall could be on the horizon, as the interim UFC heavyweight champion believes he will be the next challenger for the undisputed title.
At UFC 309, Jon Jones (28-1, 1 NC) successfully defended his heavyweight crown, dispatching the legendary Stipe Miocic with a stunning spinning back kick followed by a flurry of punches in the third round. After securing the victory, Jones hinted that he would continue his career, although he remained coy about his future opponent, suggesting there were several options on the table.
One fighter who is confident he will be the next to face “Bones” is Tom Aspinall (15-3). The British heavyweight, who holds the interim title, has been making waves in the division and believes that he’s next in line for a title unification bout with Jones. Aspinall took to his YouTube channel to share some exciting developments following UFC 309, revealing that he had met with UFC president Dana White and UFC executive Hunter Campbell backstage after the event.
“I just had a meeting with Dana and the other UFC brass, Hunter. All success, see you next time—big news coming,” Aspinall said in the video, hinting at a significant announcement in the near future.
Aspinall Receives Positive Signals from UFC Brass
The interim champion also claimed that UFC officials gave him a subtle but telling indication that a fight with Jones is indeed in the works. While Jones spoke in the Octagon following his victory, Aspinall claims to have caught the attention of White and Campbell. According to Aspinall, both UFC executives turned to him, pointed, and winked during Jones’ post-fight interview, signaling that something big is in the pipeline.
“When Jon Jones was doing his speech, I was looking directly at the UFC brass, Dana and Hunter,” Aspinall recounted. “And both of them turned to me at the same time and pointed at me and winked. To me, that says there’s something big in the works. This is the biggest fight—this is potentially one of the biggest fights in MMA right now.”
Aspinall didn’t hold back, emphasizing the importance of the fight and its widespread appeal. “Everybody knows this is the fight to make,” he said. “This is the fight that the people want, this is the fight that the UFC wants, this is the fight that the fans want. And this is the fight that has to happen now.”
Jon Jones’ Potential Retirement and Future Opponents
While Jon Jones has flirted with the idea of retirement after UFC 309, he has expressed interest in a potential move up to face Alex Pereira, the current UFC light heavyweight champion, in an attempt to become the first fighter to hold belts in three weight classes. Jones even suggested that if a fight with Pereira doesn’t materialize, he might call it quits.
However, the UFC and fans are clearly more interested in the high-stakes clash between Jones and Aspinall, and it appears that the matchup could soon come to fruition.
As the situation develops, all eyes will be on Dana White and the UFC’s next moves. Aspinall’s confidence is evident, and with the UFC’s backing, a monumental title unification bout between the two heavyweight stars could be just around the corner.
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