Jon Jones continues to emit mixed messages about the prospect of a fight with Tom Aspinall, 18 months after it was first mooted. Despite Jones holding the regular UFC heavyweight title and Aspinall owning the interim belt, a dynamic that has existed since November 2023, the pair are yet to have a bout booked.

It feels as though the UFC has struggled to create big fights in recent years. The spotlight has become increasingly bright on this situation and how it applies to heavyweight champion Jon Jones and interim champ Tom Aspinall.