The UFC is already planning to make 2025 a memorable year for fans. After announcing UFC 311, which features two title fights, rumors are swirling about a heavyweight title clash between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Recently, Daniel Cormier shared a major update on the fight and reacted to Dana White’s 100% guarantee of a Jones vs. Aspinall heavyweight title unification in 2025.
After Jones’ dominant victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, fans began speculating about his next fight against interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Cormier is confident that the UFC heavyweight title unification bout between Jones and Aspinall will take place in 2025, following Dana White’s 100% guarantee. Cormier believes that win or lose, Jones will retire after the fight. In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, ‘DC’ also revealed that the UFC has offered a substantial purse for Jones to face Aspinall. In the interview, Cormier said,
“It tells me that they’ve given Jon Jones a number big enough to get it done. Because I always thought that Jones was kind of negotiating publicly. I don’t think for a second he’s afraid of anyone. I think that he was kind of going, ‘I want a number so big that I’m going to ride off into the sunset and be done.”
In the interview, Daniel Cormier also noted that win or lose, Jon Jones will focus on making money. Meanwhile, Jones shared that both he and Aspinall are entering high-stakes negotiations with the UFC for a potential record-breaking showdown.
Tom Aspinall And Jon Jones Negotiating With UFC For Major Showdown
Dana White is working to bring together two of the most dangerous heavyweight champions, Jones and Aspinall, for a title fight. Jones recently defended his heavyweight title at UFC 309 with a third-round TKO over Stipe Miocic, after which White expressed interest in a bout with interim champion Aspinall. Jones, speaking to The Schmo, shared an update on his return, saying,
“Right now, the UFC and I, we’re in negotiations. We’re in talks to see what happens next. I’m back in the gym. I’m training. I feel really great. The team’s support, they’re right behind me. And we’ll just be ready for whatever opportunity comes our way.”
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Jones indicated that he is likely to return in 2025, though his fight with Tom Aspinall is not yet confirmed. ‘Bones’ also mentioned he would need a substantial payday for the bout. The potential Jones vs. Aspinall clash is expected to be one of UFC’s biggest events, and fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement. However, with no official details yet, the wait continues.
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