With the world’s premier MMA promotion now on a nearly month-long hiatus after closing out the year with UFC Tampa, fans need to look ahead to next year and reflect on what the UFC has been able to do plan beyond the first events already planned for 2025.

Dana White Teases Secret UFC 2025 Fight Fans ‘Will Never See Coming’

UFC CEO Dana White revealed plans for a seemingly high-profile new matchup immediately following the conclusion of UFC Tampa, but as intriguing as this unknown fight may be, most combat sports fans have a heavyweight title unification fight between Jones and Aspinall high or on their wish list. for next year.

“Bones” was largely dismissive of the fight that led to his heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, but seemed more open to the idea after that event, and now the future UFC Fall of Famer received comments from an unexpected source. regarding the amount of money he should demand for this match.

Paul is coming off a big year himself after notching three victories in the boxing ring, the second being a victory over former UFC and current BKFC star Mike Perry in July before meeting the boxing legend. boxing Mike Tyson in a postponed match at AT&T Stadium in November. the 27-year-old won by unanimous decision.

Claiming that the UFC wants Jones to lose “so they can create the next man up” seems a bit bold given White’s commitment to the idea that the 37-year-old should sit atop the rankings pound for pound of the sport, but interim champion Aspinall would certainly achieve superstar status if he beat “Bones” and unified the heavyweight titles.

UFC CEO Dana White Guarantees Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Title Fight in 2025

It seems unlikely that Jones will factor in Paul’s contribution for the Aspinall fight, but given that retirement appears to be on the horizon for the UFC great, it certainly makes sense that he would want to get the most big pay possible for what could possibly be the case. will be his final trip to the Octagon.

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