Chael Sonnen: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Fight Agreed, Date Finalized

Multiple sources, including former UFC title challenger and analyst Chael Sonnen, report that a heavyweight title unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall has been agreed upon. Sonnen asserts the bout is finalized down to the date, though there's speculation about whether it will occur during International Fight Week or later in the year at Madison Square Garden. Both fighters and UFC President Dana White have teased imminent announcements, with White calling it the 'biggest heavyweight fight' in UFC history and insisting it will happen this year. Sonnen also addressed rumors of Jones avoiding the fight, stating that Jones has not ducked Aspinall and that media narratives suggesting otherwise are inaccurate. Aspinall and Jones have both hinted at knowing details but remain under instructions to keep specifics confidential until the official announcement. The fight has been highly anticipated since Aspinall won the interim title and Jones defended his championship, setting up this major showdown.