Jon Jones, the current UFC heavyweight champion, has indicated a desire to fight only one or two more times in the next five years. This raises concerns about the future of the heavyweight division, as his inactivity has already stalled for nearly two years. With Tom Aspinall as the interim champion, Jones faces a crucial decision: defend his title against Aspinall or risk jeopardizing the UFC's championship integrity.
The UFC heavyweight title has been defended only once since March 2023. The UFC 's most prestigious belt could remain sidelined for another five years, at least according to the reigning champion, Jon Jones . He recently stated that he'd like to win one or two more fights 'Over the next five years.' Both fans and heavyweight contenders remain in limbo, awaiting Jones' decision to defend the belt or prolong the logjam that has stalled the division for nearly two years.
Jon Jones is facing a pivotal decision: retire or fight Tom Aspinall. The British heavyweight phenom is the interim champion, having defended that title in July. Interim champions are entitled to a shot at the undisputed belt, and any move by Jones to fight someone other than Aspinall (without vacating the belt) could raise questions about the legitimacy of the UFC's system. Capitalizing on Tom Aspinall's rising starpower is a race against time, and prolonged inactivity from Jon Jones could prove detrimental
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