Fans recently flooded Jon Jones’ Instagram live stream with comments saying “Duck, Duck,” expressing their frustration over the delay in the highly anticipated fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Despite fans eagerly awaiting an update, their disappointment grew as no official news surfaced. However, UFC President Dana White has now provided a significant update regarding this heavyweight matchup.
Dana White recently revealed the main events for two major upcoming pay-per-view cards, UFC 317 and UFC 319, featuring big names like Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, Charles Oliveira, and more. While these announcements excited many, fans were still eagerly waiting for news on the heavyweight title fight between Jones and Aspinall. However, White didn’t include it in the reveal. During a recent live stream, fans repeatedly asked about the matchup, prompting White to respond:
“We’ll get Aspinall vs Jones done… the heavyweight fight will happen. Just relax, I’ll announce that soon.”
🚨 Dana White says he'll be announcing Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall soon 👀
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 13, 2025
"We'll get Aspinall vs Jones done… the heavyweight fight will happen. Just relax, I'll announce that soon."
🎥 @danawhite #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/mBFcJcjddo
Fans have been waiting a long time for updates on the heavyweight title fight. Back at UFC 309, Dana White confirmed that the winner of Jones vs. Stipe Miocic would face Aspinall. However, that statement left many fans wanting more clarity, as there’s still no official date or concrete plan for the matchup.
Dana White Announced Two Major PPVs
White has finally made the most anticipated announcement. The UFC President confirmed the lineup for International Fight Week. Headlining UFC 317, fans will see Ilia Topuria face Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title. In the co-main event, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will defend his belt against Kai Kara-France.
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The main card also features another thrilling flyweight bout between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape. Additionally, White revealed that middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis will put his title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319, set to take place in Chicago on August 18. With both cards stacked, fans can expect back-to-back electrifying events.
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