Dana White Says Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall UFC Fight Will Happen 'Soon'

🚨 Dana White says he'll be announcing Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall soon 👀

"We'll get Aspinall vs Jones done... the heavyweight fight will happen. Just relax, I'll announce that soon."

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Dana White once again assured the UFC fanbase that Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall is happening. 

The Jones and Aspinall fight has been in the making for over a year now. Jones won the heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 in 2023 after returning to action from a three-year hiatus. He was then supposed to defend it against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 later that year, but was forced out with an injury. Aspinall went on to win a short-notice interim title fight against Sergei Pavlovich, as Miocic refused to fight anyone but Jones. 

Despite Aspinall being the interim champ, Jones remained adamant on defending his title against Miocic, which he finally did at UFC 309 in November 2024. Meanwhile, Aspinall defended his interim belt against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in July 2024. 

Aspinall has incessantly been rallying for a title unifier against Jones, who seemingly hasn’t yet received an offer lucrative enough to fight the Englishman. Jones keeps repeating that his legacy is already cemented, but doesn’t objectively say that he won’t fight Aspinall. Meanwhile, Dana White has said that Jones will have to fight Aspinall next if he fights at all. He has repeatedly said that the fight is close to being finalized and recently doubled down on the same.

While announcing the UFC 317 fight card, White responded to fans asking about Jones vs. Aspinall: “I told you guys already. We’ll get Aspinall vs. Jones done. Jon Jones vs. [Aspinall]... That heavyweight fight will happen. Relax. I’ll announce that soon.”

Meanwhile, Aspinall has clearly voiced his frustration with the lack of activity. “Honey Badger” is even willing to face other opponents, but the UFC seemingly doesn’t want him to do so.