Tom Aspinall is no longer holding back from Jon Jones. It has been almost a year since Aspinall stepped inside the octagon. Beating Curtis Blaydes within a minute, Aspinall has been targeting a fight with Jon Jones. Unfortunately, with Jones continuously declining the fight, the unification of the UFC heavyweight belts could not happen. Now, with rumors about when the fight would take place swirling, Aspinall had a bold update to share.
The UFC interim heavyweight champion stated that Jon Jones is done fighting. In a recent conversation with Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, Aspinall claimed that Jones was retired. He also put the title of being the undisputed heavyweight champion on himself, saying that he is ready to get the division active once more.
“Nah man, Jon’s retired… you guys don’t follow Jon on social media?… I’m the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. I’m ready to get this division moving again,” said Aspinall.
🚨 Tom Aspinall says Jon Jones is retired 👀👀
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 2, 2025
“Nah man, Jon’s retired… you guys don’t follow Jon on social media?…
I’m the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. I’m ready to get this division moving again.”
🎥 @ChaelSonnen #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/7HbA3eP99K
Now, it is unknown whether Jones will fight again. There is no confirmation about his announcing his retirement, either. Meanwhile, with the Jones vs. Aspinall fight in the doldrums, another heavyweight, Alexander Volkov, is ready to step up.
Alexander Volkov Ready Incase Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Doesn’t Come Through
Not only the fans, but the UFC athletes too, have been waiting for the heavyweight matchup. One such heavyweight talent, Alexander Volkov, has expressed his frustrations regarding the same. Bashing the UFC for favoring Jones, he made an interesting statement. Volkov stated that he will be ready to step up if the Aspinall vs. Jones fight does not happen.
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“As far as I know, the UFC still wants to make the Jones vs Aspinall fight. So far, that’s not the option they consider, but our team keeps it in mind,” said Volkov.
Alexander Volkov Eyes Title Shot if Jones vs Aspinall Falls Through
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) June 1, 2025
"As far as I know, the UFC still wants to make the Jones vs Aspinall fight. So far that's not the option they consider, but our team keeps it in mind." pic.twitter.com/yfZMeC03WQ
Thus, with things looking utterly interesting, it now remains to be seen how the situation plays out.
