UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones said he is ready to voluntarily give up the belt at any time.
“I spoke to the UFC a long time ago about what my future plans were. I haven't really worked out since my last fight in New York City. Honestly, I believe it's been in the UFC's best interest to keep presenting me as the company's champion - not Tom.
“I've just been playing the role of the company man by doing nothing at all... and holding the position. And truthfully, it's been incredibly lucrative. I've made more money off of Tom being the interim champ than Tom has himself. It sucks to see the rest of the division get slowed down like this, but that has nothing to do with me. I don't pull the strings,” Jones said.
And remember, you can't strip a guy like me at this point. I give the belt up freely.
Jones last stepped into the octagon against Stipe Miocic in November 2024 at UFC 309. That fight, which was stopped in the third round, ended in Jon's favor by technical knockout. John has 28 wins and one loss to his name, with one no contest.
Aspinall last fought against Curtis Blaydes in July 2024 at UFC 304. Tom won by knockout in that fight, which was stopped in the first round. He has 15 wins and three losses to his name.
