Tom Aspinall has been patiently waiting for Jon Jones for the past five-and-a-half months, hoping to unify the heavyweight title. But as time goes by, there are concerns that he may be left waiting indefinitely, much like Michael Chandler was for Conor McGregor for nearly two years. McGregor’s fight with Chandler turned out to be nothing more than a mirage, leaving Chandler with nothing to show for his time and patience.
It’s unclear what Jones wants to do, but it’s evident that he enjoys playing hard to get. Aspinall’s patience may be wearing thin, especially as he just celebrated his 32nd birthday, a reminder that time waits for no one. Life is too short to wait on someone else’s timetable.
Many speculate that Jones is hesitant to fight Aspinall due to a reluctance to risk his legacy against a newer contender. Jones has fought only twice since 2020, raising questions about his willingness to defend his title. If Jones continues to delay the fight with Aspinall, it may be time for the UFC to take action and strip him of the title.
Aspinall has been waiting patiently for Jones, but how much longer can he wait? The interim champion has been left in limbo for nine months, with no clear indication of when the fight will happen. If Jones doesn’t make a decision soon, the UFC may need to move on without him.