MMA enthusiasts are increasingly weary of the prolonged situation surrounding heavyweight champion Jon Jones and the potential matchup with interim titleholder Tom Aspinall.
For the past year, the possibility of a heavyweight title unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall has been one of the most discussed topics in mixed martial arts. Unfortunately, the bout seems no closer to actually happening. This protracted delay is understandably frustrating for Aspinall, who now holds the record as the longest-reigning interim champion in UFC history. Crucially, the fans` patience is also visibly wearing thin.
The dialogue surrounding Jones` controversial tenure as champion was recently reignited. On Monday, Jones responded to fans on Twitter, asserting that he had communicated his intentions to the UFC organization “a long time ago” and stated that he would not be concerned if the promotion chose to strip him of his championship belt. Predictably, these comments were met with significant negative reaction from a fanbase eager to see the undisputed champion finally face the interim champion and clarify the division`s hierarchy.
