Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall could not agree on a lot today however they’re on the identical web page relating to permitting the UFC to make any bulletins about their potential battle.
At present in Thailand the place he’s filming a actuality present, Jones led a seminar this previous weekend the place he was requested in regards to the timing for his lengthy awaited heavyweight title unification bout in opposition to Aspinall. Jones beforehand said that the UFC knew his plans for the long run, which could clarify why the promotion has refused to even acknowledge requires him to be stripped of his title.
It’s solely been six months since Jones final fought and it feels like he’s had talks with the UFC about when he would possibly return.
“The UFC, I and Tom, all of us acquired lots of stuff occurring behind the scenes,” Jones instructed attendees at his seminar. “They’re one of many largest organizations in sports activities and proper now Tom and I’ve agreed to attend for the UFC to make their bulletins. So I legally can’t actually discuss it.”
“Tom and I’ve agreed to attend for the UFC to make their bulletins. So legally I can’t actually discuss it.”
– Jon Jones on the Tom Aspinall battle ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UZzlsoRf2Y
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Aspinall stated a lot the identical after he teased information on social media lately however then dashed everybody’s hopes after stating slightly emphatically that he doesn’t announce his personal fights and as a substitute leaves that as much as UFC.
Jones and Aspinall have been going forwards and backwards via numerous interviews and social media posts for weeks now as frustration grows in regards to the lack of expertise about their potential battle.
UFC CEO Dana White has repeatedly said that he ensures he’ll get the battle made however Aspinall has repeatedly expressed his frustration as he approaches one yr out of motion along with his final win coming again in July 2024.
This newest assertion from Jones doesn’t give any definitive solutions both nevertheless it a minimum of looks like he’s participating in talks with the UFC and he’s recognizing the Aspinall battle is the matchup everybody needs to see.
Will it really occur? Solely time and the UFC will inform.
