“I’ll say 100%…” Jon Jones ‘Ducking’ saga sees Dana White leave a contradictory comment

Upon popular demand from fight fans, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall in the future.

“I’ll say 100%…” Jon Jones ‘Ducking’ saga sees Dana White leave a contradictory comment

Dana White plans to host Jon Jones vs. Ton Aspinall soon (via Imago)

Jon Jones is undoubtedly the biggest active superstar on the current UFC roster. As expected, his potential heavyweight title unification bout with Tom Aspinall is something that the majority of fight fans are desperate to see. While some fans have accused Jones of ducking the challenger, Dana White has recently shared some positive updates about the fight.

At UFC 309, Jon Jones delivered a dominant performance, securing a TKO victory over heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic. Following the fight, Jones made it clear that he had no plans to face rising star Aspinall. However, UFC CEO Dana White recently addressed the potential matchup, giving his approval for the fight to happen.

Jon Jones behind the scenes is not the guy who turns down fights. Yeah, I will say 100 percent (fight is happening)

Dana White via UFC Tampa post-fight presser 

White’s unwavering admiration for Jones is well-known among fight fans. Over the last few months, White has consistently defended Jones’ status as the pound-for-pound best, often going head-to-head with media critics. Having worked with Jones for over two decades, White has developed a deep understanding of the fighter. 

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2024 has been a great success for the UFC in terms of selling some of the biggest pay-per-views. As a businessman, White would like to keep the momentum and have an even better year this time. It would be interesting to see how White finally brings Jones and Aspinall face to face inside the octagon. 

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Tom Aspinall doesn’t care about money against Jon Jones 

Tom Aspinall is a top-tier fighter due to his rare combination of speed, power, and technical skill for a heavyweight. With exceptional boxing, slick submissions, and a calm yet explosive fighting style, he has consistently finished his opponents. His athleticism and rapid rise in the division showcase his potential to become a dominant champion.

Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall (via Imago)

Aspinall has done everything in his power to get the heavyweight title shot and is eager to fight Jones. If it happens, Jones is expected to get a massive paycheck; however, that doesn’t matter to the Brit. In a recent interview, the interim champion shed light on this matter. 

It’s happening. It’s gonna be the biggest fight in UFC history…I don’t really care about money at this point. I want to make as much money as I can but to me what’s more important is to unify the belts. 

Tom Aspinall via Piers Morgan Show 

Jones is known for meticulously studying his opponents by watching hours of fight clips and creating a game plan. However, with Aspinall’s limited time inside the octagon, it could be a problem. However, many fans believe that it could be a walk in the park for the GOAT of MMA.