UFC CEO Dana White has yet again paid heed to the speculations related to the potential heavyweight fight between the undisputed champion of the division Jon Jones and the interim title holder Tom Aspinall. It is a fight that the entire MMA world is calling for, White also wants the fight to take place and as per Aspinall, he cannot wait to do what 30 fighters tried and failed. Till now the only impediment that has kept the fight from becoming official is the seeming unwillingness of Jon Jones. In the span of almost two decades, Jones has achieved everything that the sport had on offer and as per popular belief, only a whopping payday can convince Bones to walk to the Octagon again. And just when things started to look bleak, the UFC boss delivered an optimistic update about the desired fight.
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UFC CEO Dana White Provides Update on Jones vs Aspinall Fight
In what can be defined as a fresh new development, Dana White has disseminated that Jon Jones has given his green signal to the fight and he definitely wants to have this fight. In the follow-up, White said that the Jones vs Aspinall fight is in the works, and they are contemplating the date and venue for the contest.
"on Jones definitely wants the fight,' White said. 'Now we're working on when and where."
After a prolonged delay, unanimous GOAT Jon Jones returned to the Octagon at UFC 309. He faced heavyweight veteran Stipe Miocic at the fight night and showcased a thing of beauty in the form of spinning back kick. The move ended the night for Miocic and as a result Jones displayed yet another flawless performance inside the ring. He is since been linked with Tom Aspinall, with the contender seen as the one of the major threats for Jones' undefeated status. Whether Aspinall could live up to the expectations and deliver what he promises or Jones will prevail yet again, there is only one way to know the answer. Let's wait for a more concrete update about Jones vs Aspinall fight.