Journalist Ariel Helvani declares the collapse of the Jones-Aspinal competition.
Score a Freebee! MMA journalist Ariel Helwani dropped a bombshell about the eagerly-anticipated heavyweight championship clash between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. If you pay attention, you'll notice Dana White glossed over a small detail in his statement that Jones agreed to the fight. But here's the real scoop – according to Helwani, Jones made an initial commitment, only to reverse it later on. He spilled the beans on his YouTube channel:
"Dana White skipped over the part where Jones flipped his lid and changed his mind. Yep, Jones pulled a fast one, and the UFC will try to deflect blame when fans start questioning this fight's no-show. Let me tell ya, I've been saying this since the beginning, and now Dana's given me a semi-confirmation – expect an official announcement soon."
In case you missed it, here's the chaos surrounding current and interim UFC heavyweight titleholders. Fans aren't sugar-coating their feelings of dismay as they grapple with the potential cancellation of one of the most-hyped fights in recent memory.
💡 By the Way:
- Dana White Dishes on Jones "Agreeing to the Fight" with Tom Aspinall
- Aljamain Sterling Picks His Preferred Opponents
- Alex Pereira Steps Up His Prep for a Possible Rematch with Magomed Ankalaev
The gist? While Jones hasn't officially thrown in the towel, the going gets murky with his retirement whispers in the air. It's still uncertain whether the big dance between Jones and Aspinall will go down, with ongoing discussions about the fight and Jones' UFC career status.[1][2]
Bookmakers might find it challenging to set odds for the sports event between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, given Jones' fluctuating commitment to the fight. With Jones' retirement whispers, sports enthusiasts could be in for surprise announcements about the heavyweight championship clash.
