During a recent press conference following the final UFC event of 2024, Dana White dropped some major news about the upcoming super-fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. The event in Tampa, Florida, where Joaquin Buckley defeated Colby Covington, set the stage for what promises to be an epic showdown.

White shared with the media that fans can look forward to seeing UFC champion Jon Jones face off against interim title holder Tom Aspinall in the near future. He confidently declared that this matchup is going to be a game-changer in UFC history, especially in the heavyweight division.

When asked if the potential unification bout between Jones and Aspinall is the most significant fight the UFC can put together in 2025, White didn’t hesitate to respond with a resounding “100 per cent.” He stressed the importance of this fight, calling it a momentous occasion for the organization.

Addressing rumors about Jones being hesitant to fight Aspinall, White brushed them off as unfounded. He assured everyone that Jones is always up for a challenge and expressed his full belief that the fight will happen.

White also brought up a past incident where Jones’ team hesitated to face Chael Sonnen on short notice. However, he made it clear that such situations are rare and don’t reflect Jones’ overall willingness to take on fights.

In a bold statement, White guaranteed that Jones and Aspinall will indeed meet in the Octagon to settle their differences in the coming year. Jones recently made a triumphant return by defeating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, while Aspinall impressed with a quick win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304.

With both fighters heading towards a collision course, the Jones vs. Aspinall showdown is shaping up to be a historic event in UFC heavyweight history. Keep an eye out for more updates on this highly anticipated battle between two of the sport’s top competitors.