Tom Aspinall’s Shocking Claim: “I’m Not Fighting Jon Jones, I’m Coming for His Belt!”

After a dominant win at UFC 295, Tom Aspinall is demanding what he believes is rightfully his: the undisputed UFC heavyweight title. He’s not after Jon Jones—he’s after the one thing that truly matters: total supremacy in the division. With two champions and no clear ruler, Aspinall is ready to unify the belts and silence the critics once and for all. Does he have what it takes to dominate the division and end the debate? The fight for the real heavyweight king is about to get explosive.

Tom Aspinall’s Quest: Unifying the UFC Heavyweight Title

Tom Aspinall isn’t focused on fighting Jon Jones; instead, he’s determined to unify the UFC heavyweight title. After winning the interim heavyweight title at UFC 295 in November 2023, Aspinall has set his sights on securing the undisputed title. His mission is clear: to eliminate the confusion of two champions and bring clarity to the division.

A Stunning Interim Title Victory

Aspinall’s journey to the top began when he stepped in on short notice at UFC 295 to replace an injured Jon Jones. Facing Sergei Pavlovich in the main event, Aspinall delivered a dominant performance, knocking out Pavlovich in just 69 seconds. This stunning victory earned him the interim heavyweight title. He further cemented his status with an impressive defense at UFC 304 in July 2024, where he defeated Curtis Blaydes with a knockout in just one minute.

The Real Goal: Undisputed Heavyweight Champion

Although Aspinall has called for a title unification fight against Jones, his primary motivation is not to face the champion but to claim the undisputed heavyweight title. Aspinall explained, “I want to see if my stuff works against his stuff,” adding that his true interest lies in the championship belt around Jones’ waist. For Aspinall, the goal is not a personal rivalry but to unify the belts and eliminate any division in the heavyweight category.

Two Champions in One Division: A Problem for Aspinall

Aspinall has been vocal about the issue of having two champions in the UFC heavyweight division. With the creation of the interim title due to Jon Jones’ injury, the division is left with two titleholders—a situation Aspinall believes undermines the sport. “There should be one belt, not two,” he asserted. Aspinall finds this situation “weird” and believes it fosters unnecessary debate. In his eyes, MMA should not be like boxing, which often features multiple champions in the same weight class.

Aspinall’s Vision for the Future of MMA

For Aspinall, it’s not just about winning the title but about restoring integrity to the heavyweight division. He firmly believes that there should be only one champion, which represents the pinnacle of the division. “Having one face, one name, one champion from flyweight to heavyweight, that’s what it’s all about,” Aspinall said. His desire to unify the belts stems from a vision that will bring clarity to both the fans and the sport. Aspinall’s mission is to eliminate the debate over who the “real champion” is and bring a single, undisputed titleholder to the heavyweight division.

By achieving this goal, Aspinall hopes to restore the purity of MMA and prove that, when it comes to the UFC heavyweight division, there should be only one true champion.