Archive · 27 May 2025
Tom Aspinall Jests About Title Fight with Jon Jones
Tom Aspinall, the interim heavyweight champion in UFC, playfully dismissed rumors of an upcoming title unification fight against Jon Jones.
He posted a video, leading fans to anticipate a fight announcement, but instead, he humorously announced he was "fighting for a new belt."
Aspinall has been the interim champion for months, and fans are eager for the title bout.
Jones has not yet announced a date for the unification match.
Aspinall joked about the situation on social media while also making an unapologetic dig at Jones.
Meanwhile, Jones appears unbothered, and is enjoying his life in Thailand.
Tom Aspinall posted a video hinting at an announcement, leading to speculation about a title unification bout with Jon Jones.
Aspinall clarified he was not announcing the fight, playfully referring to a new "interim of the interim" belt.
Aspinall is the longest-reigning interim heavyweight champion in UFC history.
Jon Jones has not announced a date for the unification bout.
Fans have started a petition to strip Jones of his belt.
- Who
- Tom Aspinall, Jon Jones, and UFC fans.
- What
- Aspinall playfully addressed fan anticipation about a title unification fight with Jon Jones.
- When
- The article discusses events that have happened over several months leading up to a recent social media post.
- Where
- Thailand (where Jones is currently), and the UFC Octagon.
- Why
- Fans await the title unification bout, but no date has been set, leading to speculation and commentary.
Fans
Jon Jones
Response to the Unification Bout Delay
Fans
Want the unification fight between Aspinall and Jones
Jon Jones
Appears unbothered, handling allegations calmly through social media, and is enjoying his life in Thailand
- Interim Champion
- Tom Aspinall
- Championship
- UFC Interim Heavyweight
- Longest-Reigning
- Tom Aspinall (interim champion)
- Opponent
- Jon Jones (Heavyweight Champion)