UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Aspinall Announces Next Fight Date, Location

Tom Aspinall, the UFC interim heavyweight champion, has announced that he has a confirmed date and location for his next fight, signaling potential movement in the stagnant heavyweight division. Despite fans' hopes for a unification bout, Aspinall indicated that reigning champion Jon Jones is likely retired and has not committed to fighting him. Jones's reluctance and mixed signals about his fighting future have frustrated fans and Aspinall alike, who emphasized the division has been inactive for too long. Speculation suggests Aspinall's upcoming opponent could be Ciryl Gane or Alexander Volkov, as the UFC prepares events in the coming months. Aspinall expressed eagerness to fight and move the division forward, contrasting with Jones’s apparent disengagement and focus on other pursuits. This situation has left the heavyweight title picture uncertain, with calls for Jones to potentially be stripped of the title if he remains inactive.