Dana White Insists Jon Jones Must Fight Tom Aspinall Next After Defending His Heavyweight Title Against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in New York

Jon Jones is set to defend his heavyweight title at UFC 309 against Stipe Miocic this weekend in what many are calling the ultimate showdown.

But according to UFC president Dana White, Jones’ next move could depend on how things unfold in this highly anticipated fight.

If Jones wins, he will have to face England’s Tom Aspinall next if he intends to continue his UFC career.

The Long-Awaited Showdown

Jones and Miocic were initially slated to meet at UFC 295 in 2023, but an injury to Jones—specifically a pectoral tear—forced the fight to be delayed.

Now, nearly a year later, the two fighters will finally step into the octagon at Madison Square Garden.

This matchup is considered one of the greatest fights of all time, pitting the reigning heavyweight champion against the man many regard as the greatest of all time.

Attention Shifts to Tom Aspinall

While the spotlight has been on Jones and Miocic, there has been a significant amount of buzz surrounding Tom Aspinall, who has made a name for himself in Jones’ absence.

Aspinall has earned the UFC interim heavyweight title, defending it with impressive victories.

Many fans have voiced their opinion that Aspinall should be facing Jones this weekend to unify the belts, rather than Miocic.

Jon Jones, however, hasn’t been pleased with the growing chatter about him avoiding a fight with Aspinall. ‘

He’s made it clear that he’s not interested in facing the rising star, especially given that Aspinall has finished eight of his nine UFC fights.

Dana White Weighs In

At a pre-fight press conference on Thursday, Dana White addressed the situation, stating that the winner of Jones vs. Miocic should indeed face Tom Aspinall next.

His comments were met with loud cheers from the crowd in attendance at Madison Square Garden.

As the chant of “Tommy! Tommy! Tommy!” filled the arena, Jones flashed a brief smile before telling the crowd to “knock it off.”

What’s Next for Jones?

Though many expect Jones to walk away with a victory on Saturday, the prospect of a future fight with Aspinall is only growing.

As the UFC continues to build anticipation for what’s next, one thing seems certain: Jon Jones’ journey in the UFC is far from over.

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