Aspinall upgraded to undisputed UFC champion as Jones retires
Summary
Tom Aspinall from Manchester is now the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion after the retirement of Jon Jones. The announcement came seven months after uncertainty in the heavyweight division, and Aspinall is expected to defend his title against Ciryl Gane this summer or fall.Key Facts
- Tom Aspinall is from Manchester, UK, and is now the UFC heavyweight champion.
- Jon Jones officially retired, which led to Aspinall's promotion to undisputed champion.
- Aspinall was the interim champion for 19 months before being named the undisputed champion.
- Jon Jones won the heavyweight title in March 2023 and defended it against Stipe Miocic in November 2024 before retiring.
- Aspinall has not fought since July 2024 and has only spent a little over three minutes in the octagon since 2023.
- Dana White, the UFC president, announced the news after a UFC Fight Night event.
- Aspinall is expected to face number-one contender Ciryl Gane in his next fight.
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