UFC fans were buzzing after Dana White’s recent response to a fan on Instagram Live regarding a potential heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. The idea of these two heavyweights going head-to-head has been a hot topic for months, with Aspinall, the reigning interim champion, eager to unify the belts with a fight against Jones.
Aspinall has been vocal about his desire for this showdown, even calling it the “biggest heavyweight fight ever” after successfully defending his interim title against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. While Jones has been somewhat dismissive of the match-up in the past, White’s latest comments on Instagram Live have sparked excitement among fans.
During the live stream, White not only confirmed some other fight details but also assured fans that the Jones vs. Aspinall fight is indeed on the horizon. When a fan expressed doubt about the fight ever happening, White confidently responded, “Yes, you will… it’s coming. Relax.”
Even MMA journalist Kevin Iole weighed in on the situation, stating on his YouTube channel that White’s announcement on Instagram Live reaffirmed his belief that the Jones vs. Aspinall fight will happen later this year, potentially headlining International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
While some concerns were raised earlier this month when Jones went live on Instagram and made cryptic comments, former rival Daniel Cormier came to his defense, highlighting the challenges of parenthood and empathizing with the pressures Jones may be facing.
Overall, the anticipation for a potential showdown between Jones and Aspinall continues to grow, with fans eagerly awaiting further developments in what could be a historic heavyweight clash in the UFC. sentence: Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions.