Confrontation between Jon Jones e Tom aspinall was agreed, according to Dana White. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER LUTAS
After Dana White has repeatedly stated over the past six months that the duel between Jon Jones e Tom aspinall for the unification of the linear and interim titles of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg.) would be held, he was forced to say that the fight will not take place. This Saturday (21), after the UFC Baku, the UFC boss announced his retirement of 'Bones' and the rise of the British to the status of linear champion. But the organization's CEO guarantees that there was a turnaround for this to happen.
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“Yes, the fight was set. We had already set the fight a long time ago. Why he decided not to fight, you'll have to ask him," Dana White said in interview to the YouTube channel 'The Mac Life'.
Regardless of the real reason, Dana White believes it is far from financial. According to the boss, the UFC offered him 'what he deserves' to make the fight happen, but did not reveal the amount.
At 37, Jon Jones He ended his career with a record of 28 wins, one loss by disqualification and one no-contest fight, cementing his status as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA. He started MMA in 2008, made a quick debut in the UFC and in March 2011, at the age of 23 years and eight months, became the youngest champion in UFC history. In the light heavyweight division, he defended the belt 11 times.
The athlete moved up to the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) and finished Cyryl Gane in 2023, winning the belt in the new category. In November 2024, he knocked out Stipe Miocic in his first and only heavyweight title defense, reaffirming his legendary legacy.
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