In their first encounter, interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and fellow titleholder Jon Jones came face-to-face amidst ongoing speculation about a potential title unification bout. Originally slated to defend his title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 in November, Jones had to withdraw due to a torn pectoral muscle.
Aspinall stepped in on short notice and impressively defeated Sergei Pavlovich to claim the interim title, establishing himself as a UFC champion in 2024. Recently, Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall had a face-off, highlighting the anticipation surrounding their potential matchup.
UFC Champions Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones Meet
Jon Jones is the current UFC heavyweight champion, while Tom Aspinall holds the interim title. Jones was supposed to defend his title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 last November, but he got injured. Aspinall replaced him and beat Sergei Pavlovich to become the interim champion in 2024. Recently, Jones and Aspinall had a face-to-face encounter.
Fight fans want to see Jones and Aspinall fight in the Octagon to unify their belts, but the UFC has different ideas. They’re focused on making the fight between Jones and Miocic happen. Aspinall is waiting on the sidelines, hoping to stay active. He really wants to fight Jones and prove he’s the best heavyweight, but it’s not happening right now.
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Jones and Aspinall have exchanged words on social media, particularly after UFC 295, while Jones is still recovering. They exchanged some niceties before Jones hinted at a potential fight in the future. Following their meeting, Aspinall shared his thoughts on social media about meeting one of the greatest fighters ever.
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The interim champion believes he has what it takes to defeat Jones in the Octagon after assessing him in person for the first time. With no confirmation on whether they will actually fight each other, only time will reveal what the future holds for this potential matchup.
