The UFC Heavyweight Division: A Duck's Tale
- Kian King
- Jun 9
- 2 min read
The UFC heavyweight division is in shambles. Undisputed champion Jon Jones hasn’t fought since November 2024, while interim champion Tom Aspinall last defended his belt in July 2024. Aspinall has been vocal on social media, urging Jones to unify the titles or be stripped of his belt. Jones, however, has been inconsistent, teasing fans and Aspinall with daily shifts in his stance.
Recently, Aspinall claimed Jones is effectively retired, a sentiment Jones has toyed with, though the UFC has yet to confirm anything. Over the past few months, Jones has belittled Aspinall, dismissing the idea that the interim champion belongs in the same conversation as him and has welcomed the idea of other challengers such as Alex Pereira. Fights, some fans may say, are an easier matchup
This week, rumours surfaced about Francis Ngannou’s potential UFC return, igniting fresh debate. Who would Ngannou face? Would he target Jones, whom he has unfinished business with, or challenge Aspinall, the active interim champ? Jones has shown more interest in an Ngannou fight in recent days than he has for an Aspinall bout over the months.
Jones may be playing mind games, a tactic he’s mastered over his career. Is he toying with Aspinall, hyping a potential superfight for media buzz, or avoiding the matchup altogether? The uncertainty leaves fans and fighters alike frustrated.
The UFC must act decisively. The division is at a standstill, with contenders losing opportunities for title shots and their careers stalling. Stripping Jones and crowning Aspinall as the undisputed champion could resolve the logjam.
With news of Aspinall getting a fight date and Jones seemingly retired. Are the UFC creating hype for one of the most anticipated heavyweight bouts in UFC history?
- Will Jones finally face Aspinall?
- Will Ngannou return to the UFC?
- Or is Jones gone for good?
The heavyweight division deserves clarity, and fans deserve answers.
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