The UFC’s heavyweight division is boiling over, and fans have had enough of the endless political maneuvering, fake narratives, and pointless delays. One fight has loomed over the division for over a year, yet it still hasn’t been booked: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall. Now, after months of ducking, deflecting, and corporate damage control, a respected UFC analyst has confirmed that an official fight announcement is imminent. The insider recently stated: “They got to start the training camps. This fight is coming, and it’s coming soon. The UFC knows they can’t keep pushing this off.”
That’s it. The UFC has run out of excuses.
Jon Jones, the self-proclaimed GOAT, can no longer hide behind his injury or his bizarre obsession with fighting Stipe Miocic, a 42-year-old legend who hasn’t competed since 2021. Aspinall, the interim champ and arguably the most dangerous heavyweight in the world, is waiting. And if Jones doesn’t fight him next, the UFC’s credibility is dead.
Jon Jones’ Injury Gave Him an Escape—But Now He’s Out of Time
In late 2023, Jon Jones tore his pectoral muscle while training for a fight with Miocic at UFC 295. This injury became a convenient excuse to put the heavyweight division on hold while Jones collected his paycheck without actually fighting anyone.
Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall destroyed Sergei Pavlovich in a stunning first-round finish to win the interim belt.
He didn’t stall.
He didn’t fake an injury.
He didn’t play politics.
He stepped up, fought, and won.
Since then, Aspinall has been loud and clear about his intentions: He wants Jon Jones. Yet, somehow, the UFC kept acting like this fight wasn’t the obvious choice.
Instead, Dana White and company kept repeating the same script: “Jon only wants Stipe. We’re giving Jon what he wants.”
This narrative makes zero sense when you break it down. Why does Jon Jones get to pick his opponent? Why does a 42-year-old inactive fighter deserve a title shot?
The answer? They were trying to protect Jones.
But now, time has run out. Jones can’t stall forever, and UFC officials are out of excuses.
Tom Aspinall: The Nightmare Jon Jones Wants No Part Of
Let’s be brutally honest: If Jon Jones actually wanted to fight Aspinall, this fight would have been booked already.
Aspinall is faster, stronger, younger, and more explosive than anyone Jones has ever faced. He’s a legitimate black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, meaning Jones can’t rely on his wrestling dominance like he has in the past. And worst of all for Jones, Aspinall is fearless.
Unlike past challengers, Aspinall isn’t intimidated by Jon Jones.
He’s not afraid of the mind games.
He’s not worried about Jones’ legacy.
He wants the smoke, and he wants it now.
And that’s a problem for Jones. Because historically, Jones has never taken a fight where he wasn’t the clear favorite.
Look at the timeline:
2013-2019: Jones fought light heavyweight contenders who were physically smaller and slower.
2020-2022: He sat out, conveniently avoiding rising challengers.
2023: He moved to heavyweight but only accepted a fight against Ciryl Gane, a striker with zero wrestling.
And now? He’s trying to get the UFC to book a fight against a 42-year-old Miocic instead of Aspinall.
It’s not hard to see what’s going on.
The UFC’s Credibility Is at Stake—They Must Book Jones vs. Aspinall
The UFC was built on “the best fighting the best.” If they continue protecting Jon Jones, they’re openly admitting that their matchmaking is no longer about competition—it’s about keeping their biggest names safe.
If the UFC doesn’t book this fight, they will lose all credibility with hardcore fans.
Here’s why:
Jon Jones is the reigning champion. If he’s healthy, he must fight the interim champion. That’s how championships work.
Aspinall has already proven he’s the rightful #1 contender. His destruction of Pavlovich left no doubt.
The Miocic fight is pointless. No one outside of Jones’ fanbase believes Stipe deserves another title shot.
Fans have seen this before in boxing, where fighters duck challenges to protect their records. If the UFC follows that same path, it will be a disaster.
The UFC can’t afford to turn into boxing. They need to do the right thing and make Jones vs. Aspinall happen.
Potential Fight Dates and Locations
With the UFC analyst confirming that fighters must start training camps soon, we can predict when and where this fight will happen.
UFC 308 – July 2025 – Las Vegas, NV
A massive summer PPV event.
The UFC’s biggest fights typically happen in Vegas.
Training camps would start in April.
UFC 309, September 2025, Madison Square Garden, NY
The UFC loves putting Jon Jones at MSG.
This lines up with Jones’ historical fight schedule.
UFC 310, November 2025, UK Stadium Event
If Dana White wants a massive UK event, this would be the perfect fight.
However, Jones has avoided fighting outside the US his entire career.
At this point, the exact date isn’t as important as the fact that the fight needs to happen.
Training camps will begin soon. If Jon Jones doesn’t agree to fight Aspinall now, his legacy will be permanently tainted.
Will Jon Jones Actually Show Up? Or Will He Find Another Excuse?
If the UFC announces Jones vs. Aspinall, the next big question will be:
Will Jones actually step into the octagon?
Or will he pull out? Again?
Because let’s be real: Jones has a long history of pulling out of fights.
He withdrew from UFC 151 against Dan Henderson.
He got suspended after his drug test failure before UFC 200.
He sat out 2020-2022 over contract disputes.
He pulled out of UFC 295 against Miocic with a torn pec.
If history repeats itself, he’ll find another way to avoid Aspinall.
And if that happens? The UFC should strip him.
No more fake champions. No more protected legacies. No more ducking.
Jon Jones Has No More Hiding Spots
Jon Jones can’t avoid this fight any longer. If he wants to be the undisputed goat, he has to fight Tom Aspinall.
If he refuses? If he pulls out? If the UFC lets him stall again?
Then his entire legacy is a lie.
The world is watching, Jon. What’s going to it be?
