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UFC icon won't rule out Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira depending on UFC 313 outcome

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 4, 2025

One UFC Hall of Famer believes that Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira isn’t out of the realm of possibility. Jones is the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, while Pereira holds gold at light heavyweight. Fans have been clamoring for Jones to take on interim heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall in a championship unification bout. “Bones” has expressed more interest in facing “Poatan.”

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Jailton Almeida calls out Tom Aspinall as talks for Jon Jones fight slow to a crawl: "Let's go champ!"

Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2025

With Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall in doubt, UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida wants a title shot. As many fans are aware, ‘Bones’ is currently in talks to meet Tom Aspinall later this year. Jon Jones last appeared in the cage in November, scoring a fourth-round knockout win over Stipe Miocic. While the UFC heavyweight champion publicly downplayed a possible fight with Aspinall leading into the event, he quickly changed course.

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Alex Pereira reveals why he won't train with Jon Jones after all

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025

Alex Pereira isn’t too keen on training with Jon Jones anymore. Pereira and Jones have both left the door open for a potential showdown. In fact, “Bones” has made it clear that he’s more interested in the matchup than a title unification bout against Tom Aspinall. Recently, “Poatan” and Jones met in person. Pereira was willing to even train with Jones.

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Tom Aspinall willing to move on from Jon Jones under one condition

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025

Tom Aspinall is prepared to move on from fighting Jon Jones if he has to. Aspinall has been calling for a title unification bout against Jones, who has expressed more interest in fighting Alex Pereira. UFC CEO Dana White has told media members that he’ll do everything he can to make the fight a reality.

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Ex-UFC fighter believes Jon Jones will retire instead of fighting Tom Aspinall

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 20, 2025

One retired UFC fighter is of the belief that it’s more likely that Jon Jones retires. Jones is a surefire Hall of Famer down the road, but many are wondering if he will return to the Octagon for a UFC heavyweight title unification bout against Tom Aspinall. “Bones” hasn’t committed to his next move and has publicly shown more interest in a fight with 205-pound champion Alex Pereira instead of the interim heavyweight titleholder Aspinall.

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Daniel Cormier defends Jon Jones after bizarre Instagram video goes viral

Harry Kettle - February 19, 2025

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has defended Jon Jones after the latter was involved in a strange Instagram video recently. We all know that Jon Jones is the definition of a wild card. He constantly says and does things that confuse the masses, with the majority of fans often questioning whether or not all of his actions over the years have severely tainted his legacy. Either way, though, he’s still considered by many to be one of the greatest of all time.

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UFC veteran Marc Diakiese advises Jon Jones to avoid Tom Aspinall fight

Harry Kettle - February 17, 2025

UFC veteran Marc Diakiese has given his thoughts on Jon Jones potentially fighting Tom Aspinall in his next outing. As we know, Jon Jones is the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. He successfully defended his belt towards the end of last year, defeating Stipe Miocic in a fight that many believe shouldn’t have happened. The reason for that is simple: they instead wanted to see him go up against interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.

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Stipe Miocic gives Tom Aspinall advice for potential Jon Jones fight

Harry Kettle - February 11, 2025

UFC legend Stipe Miocic has given Tom Aspinall some advice ahead of a potential heavyweight title unification fight against Jon Jones. Mixed martial arts fans around the world want one thing above all others: Tom Aspinall fighting Jon Jones. One is the interim heavyweight champion, and the other is the undisputed heavyweight champion. From a purely logistical point of view, it makes sense for the two to battle one another. Of course, we all know that ‘Bones’ has made it crystal clear that he isn’t overly interested in the idea.

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Jon Jones reveals "huge announcement" to be partnership with healthcare reform group: "Corporate greed is breaking people"

Josh Evanoff - February 6, 2025

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ recent announcement has nothing to do with fighting. ‘Bones’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since his title defense against Stipe Miocic in November. Well over a year after winning UFC heavyweight gold with a submission win over Ciryl Gane, Jon Jones faced the 42-year-old former champion. With Tom Aspinall watching cageside, the light-heavyweight great dominated.

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Jon Jones teases "huge announcement" coming soon: "And Still"

Cole Shelton - February 5, 2025

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is teasing a massive announcement coming on Thursday. After Jones defeated Stipe Miocic to defend his heavyweight title, many were hopeful he would face Tom Aspinall next. Unfortunately, there has yet to be an announcement, but Jones is now teasing a potential title defense or fight news.

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Dana White admits the UFC could move on from Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall: "If we don't get the fight done..."

Josh Evanoff - January 31, 2025

UFC President Dana White has offered an update on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall. ‘Bones’ is just a few months removed from his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 309. Ending a long layoff due to injury, Jon Jones faced former champion Stipe Miocic in the main event of the New York-based pay-per-view. With interim champion Tom Aspinall watching cageside, the light-heavyweight great scored a fourth-round knockout win.

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Alex Pereira believes he'd be a bigger achievement for Jon Jones than Tom Aspinall

Harry Kettle - January 31, 2025

UFC champion Alex Pereira believes he’d be a bigger achievement for Jon Jones than if he defeated Tom Aspinall. As we know, Alex Pereira is an incredibly ambitious man. He is constantly trying to level up and add to his legacy, which is already pretty spectacular. He is, of course, a two-weight world champion in the UFC, but there’s been talk of him potentially going after a third championship at heavyweight.

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Former Jon Jones rival still thinks 'Bones' tops UFC pound-for-pound list over Islam Makhachev

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2025

An ex-foe of Jon Jones thinks the reigning UFC heavyweight champion should have the top pound-for-pound distinction over Islam Makhachev. The pound-for-pound argument continues within the MMA community. Those who believe Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, deserves the number one spot argue that he has been more active as of late than “Bones.” Those who argue in favor of Jones are factoring in his longevity as an elite MMA titleholder.

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Tom Aspinall

Tom Aspinall offers promising update on long-awaited clash against Jon Jones: "I've said yes to the fight"

Josh Evanoff - January 13, 2025

Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has agreed to fight Jon Jones later this year. The British star last appeared in the octagon at UFC 304 in Manchester last summer. Back for his first title defense of interim gold, Tom Aspinall scored a blistering first-round knockout win over Curtis Blaydes. Following the fight, he called for a long-awaited title unification bout with Jon Jones. Aspinall famously won the interim title with ‘Bones’ out due to injury in late 2023.

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Tom Aspinall fight is 'easy money' for Jon Jones, says former UFC double champion: 'Just too smart, bro'

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 12, 2025

One former UFC double champion believes Jon Jones might make things look easy against Tom Aspinall. Many believe that the biggest fight the UFC can pull off in 2025 is Jones vs. Aspinall. The two would be fighting for the distinction of being the undisputed heavyweight champion. Jones holds the main title, while Aspinall is the interim champion. While there has been much talk about the potential matchup, whether or not “Bones” goes through with the fight or retires is the big question.

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Joe Rogan retracts "bulls**t" rumor that Jon Jones wants $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall

Cole Shelton - January 9, 2025

UFC commentator Joe Rogan has walked back on his claim that Jon Jones wants $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall. Rogan sent shockwaves through the MMA community after he said Jones wants $30 million to take the fight. However, on his podcast, the UFC commentator claimed that the rumor wasn’t true.

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Dana White squashes Jon Jones payday gossip for potential Tom Aspinall fight: 'That rumor is bullsh*t'

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 9, 2025

Joe Rogan has been informed by Dana White that the rumored $30 million asking price from Jon Jones is fake news. Rogan had taken to his podcast to reveal a rumor he heard that “Bones” was seeking the massive payout to fight Tom Aspinall sometime this year. The UFC color commentator was also under the belief that the promotion might just cash that check to Jones as well.

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Daniel Cormier unsure Jon Jones gets rumored $30 million payday to fight Tom Aspinall

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 8, 2025

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier isn’t so sure that Jon Jones gets $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall. UFC CEO Dana White has guaranteed fans that he will book the heavyweight title unification bout this year. Jones has publicly said that he wants a significant payday in order to accept a fight with the interim UFC heavyweight titleholder. A rumored asking price that longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has heard is $30 million.