The highly disputed UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given a strong hint regarding his future amidst an ongoing rivalry with interim champion Tom Aspinall.

UFC fans are enthusiastic about the upcoming Jones-Aspinall showdown for the undisputed title, yet there has been no announcement after months of anticipation.

UFC CEO Dana White has consistently assured that the fight will take place, even offering guarantees.

However, all signs from Jones suggest a lack of interest in the bout, which casts doubt on whether the fight will actually happen, at least in 2025.

What has Jon Jones said about the Aspinall fight?

On Sunday night, Jones went on a spree of answering questions from his followers on X, many of which were about the Aspinall fight.

Jones responded to one of the messages with the latest update on where negotiations for the fight stand.

“Yall barkin up the wrong tree, I told the Ufc my plans a long time ago. I have no clue why they haven’t shared them with you guys yet,” Jones posted on X.

In response to another question about his plans, Jones gave a general answer, claiming he wants to continue “to monetize on this amazing brand that I’ve created,” he wrote.

Why do people want Jones to fight Aspinall?

Jones’ heavyweight has been lackluster so far, to say the least, facing an ill-prepared Ciryl Gane right from the start, and then fighting a Stipe Miocic who looked like a shell of his former self, likely because he is still fighting at over 40 years of age.

Aspinall presents the greatest challenge of Jones’ heavyweight career.

At 32 years old, he has established himself as one of the premier heavyweights, demonstrating the ability to finish bouts both standing and on the ground.

Additionally, he stands out as one of the most athletic heavyweights to compete, exhibiting remarkable speed and strength for his size.

There is a compelling argument that Aspinall would serve as the most difficult examination of Jones’ career.

However, Jones has consistently asserted that a match with Aspinall would not enhance his legacy, actively attempting to sidestep the confrontation thus far.

In the lead-up to his fight with Miocic last November, Jones expressed a preference for facing former light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira instead of Aspinall, stating he wished to avoid engaging with him altogether.

Jones is arguably the greatest fighter of all time, and a match-up against a major threat like Aspinall would carry significant stakes.

Even though Jones denies it, a victory over him would undoubtedly propel Aspinall into superstardom, while Jones would likely solidify his status as the G.O.A.T. if he triumphs over the deadly, well-rounded contender.

The UFC will do everything possible to facilitate the fight, but given Aspinall’s willingness and patience, it will ultimately be Jones who is remembered for either making the fight happen or for being the reason it never takes place.

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