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Dana White calls 'bulls***' on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall not happening

UFC CEO Dana White appears dismayed by the possibility of the heavyweight unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall not coming to fruition. Contrary to what Tom Aspinall and his father, Andy Aspinall, have claimed about negotiations, White is adamant that only the UFC knows what's really transpiring.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 29

Tom Aspinall sets unwanted UFC record while waiting on Jon Jones

It's been over 530 days since Britain's Tom Aspinall won the interim UFC heavyweight title at UFC 295. Little did Aspinall know that he'd still be interim champion 17 months after knocking out Sergei Pavlovich.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 29

UFC slammed by Tom Aspinall’s dad as Jon Jones delays mount

Another month, another drought of news surrounding an undisputed title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Despite what the UFC would have you believe, Jones' heavyweight title is not 'undisputed,' since Aspinall has held the interim title for well over 500 days.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Jon Jones trolled by fans over ‘GOAT’ post as Tom Aspinall fight talks appear to hit a snag

Jon Jones continues to tease fans on social media, this time posing with a real life ‘goat’ as talks over his next fight heat up. While UFC boss Dana White continues to insist that Jones will unify the division by fighting interim champion Tom Aspinall, reports from around the sport seem less confident.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

UFC legend Georges St-Pierre shares advice for Tom Aspinall on how he’d handle Jon Jones saga

UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre suggested how Tom Aspinall should handle the Jon Jones wait. Georges St-Pierre experienced plenty of highs, and some low points, during his legendary career in the UFC Octagon.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 28

Tom Aspinall's father 'frustrated' Jon Jones fight hasn't been signed

Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (15-3) has been lobbying for a title unification bout against champion Jon Jones (28-1, 1 NC) since winning the interim belt in November 2023.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

‘Doctor’ Jon Jones shares video of him spinning back kicking someone on TV set following Dana White title fight update

Talks between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall have seemingly continued to stall as Jones continues with his work outside of the UFC. This past weekend, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones found himself back in the news after he became the second longest reigning heavyweight champion of all time, just behind Cain Velasquez who he could still overtake.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 28

Islam Makhachev close to dethroning Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson according to top coach

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is currently recognized as the pound-for-pound number one fighter in the world right now. The fighter has already defended his belt four times, which is more than anybody else in the entire UFC lightweight history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

Tom Aspinall explains why long wait for Jon Jones fight is ‘probably a good thing’

Tom Aspinall has been impatiently waiting for a UFC fight date since July 2024. Just 60 seconds was all the interim heavyweight champion needed to KO Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, which took place in Manchester, England, last summer.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 28

Jon Jones fight drama gets backlash from Tom Aspinall father as heavyweight division gets stalled

The UFC heavyweight division has remained stagnant for months, causing frustration and impatience throughout the entire MMA community. With no official updates about Jon Jones’ next title defense, the UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has finally lost his patience.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

Anthony Smith’s greatest UFC win came over Jon Jones’ ‘toughest challenge yet’

Fresh off five rounds with Jon Jones, Anthony Smith captured the highlight of his UFC career in 2019. Last weekend, the 60-fight MMA veteran marked the end of his run in the Octagon, deciding to retire in the co-main event of UFC Kansas City.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 27

Tom Aspinall and his dad rage over Jon Jones UFC fight delays… ‘I’m not getting paid’

Tom Aspinall and his dad Andy have opened up about the cruel realities of waiting for a heavyweight title unification. Interim champion Aspinall has defended his belt as many times as undisputed champion Jon Jones, but a matchup between the pair has seemed to allude the UFC thus far.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 27

Dana White provides major Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall update amid mixed reports on UFC unification fight

Dana White remains ‘super confident he’ll make one of the biggest fights of all time in 2025. A heavyweight title unification bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall has been in the works since ‘Bones’ knocked out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 27

Anthony Smith rages at fan as he retires from MMA covered in blood after losing UFC Kansas City co-main event

UFC fans are bidding goodbye to a beloved star tonight as Anthony Smith finally hung up the gloves after 59 professional fights. The light-heavyweight contender famously came within inches of getting a DQ win over Jon Jones to end his legendary 205lb title reign in March of 2019.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 26

UFC legend breaks down Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, weighs-in on GOAT discussion

Georges St-Pierre has shared his thoughts on the unannounced UFC heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Speaking to Bloody Elbow,

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 25

Georges St-Pierre insists ‘nobody beats time’ as he breaks down Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall

Georges St-Pierre is sure to be a guaranteed pick on the MMA Mount Rushmore regardless of who you ask. What ‘Rush’ achieved during his time at welterweight in particular is hard to match and though people have dreamed of seeing St-Pierre return against the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov for many years, his legacy is already assured.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 24

Jones vs Aspinall terms reportedly ‘Agreed’

According to boxingnews.com, Chael Sonnen has confirmed that ‘the fight of the century’ has been verbally agreed upon by both sides. This matchup has been touted as the biggest fight in UFC history, as fans have been eagerly awaiting the match.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 24

Aspinall May Face Gane Over Jones As Fans Fume

There are now major doubts about whether Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall will happen after Chael Sonnen went back on his recent comments. Fans have been waiting for Jones vs.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 23

Jones Vs. Aspinall Is ‘Agreed’

Chael Sonnen has claimed that Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall has been agreed verbally between the two sides. This is the biggest fight in the history of the UFC, as fans eagerly await to find out who is the best heavyweight of this era.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 22

Chael Sonnen 'confident' Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall is a done deal

A fight between heavyweight champion Jon Jones and interim titleholder Tom Aspinall is a done deal according to Chael Sonnen. Aspinall (15-3) has been calling for a title unification bout with Jones since winning the interim championship at UFC 295 in November 2023.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 22

UFC Insiders says ‘fight of the century’ will happen

The fight between UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion and UFC Heavyweight campion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones may be on the table, but one UFC insider might have an inside track on the progression of negotiations.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 21

Tom Aspinall teases fight news, Is the heavyweight showdown with Jon Jones finally here?

For nearly two years, the UFC’s heavyweight division has been held in suspense, with Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones circling each other in a slow-burning saga that has tested the patience of fans and fighters alike.