Jon Anik Hopes Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall Heavyweight Title Fight Happens December Las Vegas Amid 200,000-Signature Petition

A petition to strip Jon Jones of his undisputed UFC heavyweight title due to his reluctance to fight interim champion Tom Aspinall has gained significant traction, amassing nearly 200,000 signatures. Despite Jones dismissing Aspinall's calls for a unification bout and rumors of demanding a high purse, UFC commentator Jon Anik remains hopeful the fight will happen in December in Las Vegas, emphasizing the bout's importance if both fighters hold titles. Anik, filling in for UFC president Dana White at the UFC 316 pre-fight press conference, noted Jones appears unfazed by the possibility of being stripped, suggesting the fight will proceed regardless. Dana White has remained silent on the petition, while Jones and Aspinall are reportedly negotiating terms, with no official fight date yet announced. The UFC community, including fans and former fighters, continues to pressure for the fight to move forward to keep the heavyweight division active. Overall, the situation highlights tension between Jones' status as champion, fan impatience, and UFC officials' handling of the heavyweight title picture.