Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall will fight in 2025 to unify the UFC heavyweight titles. While the exact date hasn’t been decided yet, the fight is set to take place next year. Jon Jones, a well-known champion, and Tom Aspinall, a rising star in the division, will meet in what could be a defining moment for the heavyweight division.
Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall Set for 2025 Heavyweight Title Showdown
Dana White confirmed at the UFC Tampa post-fight press conference that Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall will meet in 2025 for the UFC heavyweight title, making a rare promise about this highly anticipated matchup.
Jon Jones, a name synonymous with greatness in the sport, has already carved out a legendary career. After transitioning to heavyweight, Jones claimed the title in 2023 with a commanding win over Ciryl Gane and later defended it against Stipe Miocic, who retired shortly thereafter. Having ruled the light heavyweight division for nearly a decade, Jones continues to build his case as the greatest fighter in UFC history.
“100% [Jones vs. Aspinall happens],” White said. “I think it’s probably the biggest fight in heavyweight history and it’s a massive fight in the history of the company.”
“Usually, those guys say that [they don’t want to fight somebody] behind the scenes and not publicly.”
“Jon says that sh*t publicly but not behind the scenes. Jon is a very unique individual to deal with.”
“From day one I’ve been confident that Jon Jones would do that fight. Even before the fight, I said if he won, there’s no way Jon doesn’t do this fight.”
“Jon Jones behind the scenes is not a guy that turns down fights,” White stated. “Yeah, I say 100% [we see Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall in 2025].”
Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall has rapidly risen through the ranks since his UFC debut in 2020. The British phenom captured the interim heavyweight title in 2023 with a dominant first-round stoppage of Sergei Pavlovich. He solidified his status by defending the belt against Curtis Blaydes, setting the stage for this much-anticipated showdown with Jones.
The matchup, which has been teased for months, is expected to be one of the biggest in heavyweight history. Both fighters bring distinct styles and strengths to the octagon, making this a battle of eras… Jones as the established legend, and Aspinall as the surging force of the future.
With the stakes set and the division’s top contenders locked in, fans can expect 2025 to deliver a defining moment for the UFC heavyweight title. Will it be a continuation of Jon Jones’s dominance, or the beginning of Tom Aspinall’s reign? Only time will tell.
