Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall is the most eagerly anticipated UFC fight of 2025.
Talks for the champion vs champion heavyweight clash have been ongoing since ‘Bones’ knocked out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November.
UFC boss Dana White recently revealed the real reason he’s yet to announce the matchup.
It seems Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall just need to settle on a date and location before their fight becomes official.
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Mick Parkin predicts Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall
Jones is widely regarded as the greatest fighter of all time after a nearly perfect career in MMA.
The only mark on his record came when he suffered a controversial DQ defeat to Matt Hamill in 2009.
Still, #13 ranked UFC heavyweight Mick Parkin expects him to fall short against Aspinall.
The 29-year-old has sparred Aspinall countless times and knows just how good he is.
“Jon Jones is amazing, he’s no easy challenge – but he’s maybe not training as intense,” Parkin told Bloody Elbow.
“I don’t know this, this is completely guessing looking from the outside. It doesn’t look like he trains as much, he’s definitely a little bit older, and it’s definitely the time to beat him, if there is a time.
“Tom is just going from strength to strength and he’s just the most dangerous guy. Just the way he moves and everything. He’s a big guy, he’s really, really fast, and he’s coming into his prime now.
“I do think he’d beat Jon Jones.”
Will Mick Parkin ever fight Tom Aspinall?
Parkin is set to face long-time contender Marcin Tybura in the toughest test of his career at UFC London on March 22.
A win would see the Englishman crack the heavyweight top 10 and put a title shot within reach.
Of course, Parkin expects Aspinall to be the man reigning over his division at the end of 2025.
However, he’d only be willing to fight his training partner if they both made an obscene amount of money.
“I’ve still got to beat Tybura,” Parkin added.
“Then there’s potentially still 10 more guys I’ve got to fight to get there.
“So, it’s still a long way off for me. Unless it was for crazy money, I probably wouldn’t be fighting Tom.”