UFC CEO Dana White has revealed that the highly anticipated heavyweight title unification bout between current champion Jon Jones and interim titleholder Tom Aspinall will be officially announced soon. Speaking during a recent Instagram Live, White told fans, “We’ll get Aspinall vs. Jones done. The heavyweight fight will happen. Just relax, I’ll announce that soon.”

Although this fight won’t headline UFC 317 or UFC 319, there’s growing speculation that it may take place in November at Madison Square Garden—where Jon Jones last fought at UFC 309.

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Jones, who became heavyweight champion by defeating Ciryl Gane and went on to defend the title against Stipe Miocic, has been criticized for the delay in booking the unification bout. Responding to accusations of ducking Aspinall, he said during an Instagram Live, “I’ve got people in the chat calling me a ‘duck.’ Meanwhile, I’m living my absolute best life. I don’t know if it’s considered ducking when you’re living good. I don’t think it works like that.”

Tom Aspinall, who claimed the interim belt with a knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich and later defended it against Curtis Blaydes, has shown his frustration with the long wait. He pointed to Jones’ financial demands and preparedness as the main reasons for the delay, saying, “I’m ready to fight anytime.”

Despite the uncertainty, Dana White remains confident the fight will be finalized, emphasizing its importance in UFC history. Fans remain eager for the official confirmation, as a showdown between Jones and Aspinall promises to be a major moment in the UFC’s heavyweight division.

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