Tom Aspinall’s chance to become a champion was blocked by the UFC

The world of MMA has been abuzz with speculation about a potential clash between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Jones, the undisputed heavyweight king, made a victorious return at UFC 309, knocking out Stipe Miocic with a TKO in the third round. However, he made it clear that unless there’s a significant financial incentive, he has little interest in unifying titles with the young and hungry interim champion, Aspinall.

At a recent UFC Tampa press conference, UFC President Dana White further fueled expectations when he said, “From day one, I’ve been confident that Jon Jones would make this fight happen. I mean, even before the [Miocic] fight, I said if he wins, there’s no way Jon wouldn’t make this fight happen.” But where exactly will this highly anticipated fight take place? According to Michael Bisping, there’s one location where Aspinall might have a home advantage, but it could be ruled out!

Michael Bisping Dashes Hopes for UK Fans with Bold Prediction About Aspinall vs. Jones

On an appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Dana White was directly asked about the fight he was most excited for in 2025. True to his style, the UFC boss stated, “I get asked this question every year, and this year, it’s the Aspinall-Jones fight. This is the biggest fight in heavyweight history, and ultimately, my job is to give the fans what they want, and this is what they want.”

Fans in the UK, in particular, are eagerly imagining this fight happening on home turf. Can you imagine the roar of the crowd in London when Aspinall faces the most decorated fighter in the sport right in his own backyard? That’s the question Michael Bisping recently addressed in a live stream on his YouTube channel.

A fan asked during the stream, “What do you think the chances are of Aspinall facing Jon in the UK?” To which ‘The Count’ gave a blunt answer, bringing viewers back to reality by stating, “That’s never going to happen. It’s never going to happen; Jones vs. Aspinall is just too big a fight. It’s unfortunate for the British fans; they’re going to have to stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning.”

Bisping’s Logic Based on Cold, Hard Facts

Bisping’s reasoning is grounded in undeniable facts. He envisions the fight taking place at a massive event like International Fight Week in Las Vegas, adding, “This would be one of the biggest fights ever; the gate could break records. It’ll easily do a million PPV buys, if not two. It’s going to be huge.”

The former UFC middleweight champion also highlighted Jon Jones’ calculated approach to building hype. He pointed out how ‘Bones’, by initially dismissing Aspinall, may have set the stage for one of the UFC’s most profitable events! So, while fans in the UK and Aspinall might have to swallow a bitter reality, the rest of the MMA world is eagerly awaiting any confirmation for the fight. However, Jon Jones has recently hinted that his time inside the Octagon may be coming to an end. Furthermore, he’s now considering a surprising path once he finishes his domination of the UFC!