UFC CEO White Confirms Jon Jones Agreed To Fight Tom Aspinall

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones has agreed to fight interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, though a contract has not yet been signed. Despite Jones' recent social media activity suggesting retirement and calling out former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou, White emphasized that the fight is still planned and urged fans to rely only on official UFC communications regarding the bout. The heavyweight division has been in turmoil, with fans growing impatient and even initiating a petition to strip Jones of his title due to the prolonged wait. White acknowledged the complexities in negotiating with Jones, describing him as an 'artist' when it comes to fight deals, but remains confident the unification fight will happen. Aspinall has expressed belief that the fight is still forthcoming and dismissed media speculation as uninformed. While Jones’ inactivity and social media antics have caused frustration, White reiterated that if Jones chooses to retire, the UFC cannot force him to fight, but currently, the agreement to fight Aspinall stands.