It’s the debate that just won’t go away. Jon Jones versus Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira, who deserves the fight of a lifetime? If you’re a UFC fan, you’ve probably heard every angle dissected, debated, and screamed into the social media void. And yet, here we are. Why? Because the stakes are too high to ignore. UFC’s biggest names, its loudest voices, and even interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall himself won’t let this one go. So, who’s really in the driver’s seat?

UFC lightweight royalty Michael Johnson certainly has his pick. “Honestly, I love Pereira and what he does,” he revealed on the Overdogs Podcast with Mike Perry. “But I think Jon would slice through him. Size-wise, skill-wise, it’d be a little too easy for him.” Instead, Johnson sees Aspinall as the real threat. “I think, the Aspinall fight would be a better matchup. It’s a little bit more of a challenger match-up.” But in no sense is Khabib’s formal rival questioning Jones’ skills, “He’s always progressing seems like he’s always adding in new things to his game. He’s another guy that’s getting better always.”

And if anyone’s working overtime to make this fight happen, it’s Tom Aspinall, himself. Forget subtle hints or polite call-outs, the Englishman is practically begging to get the heavyweight champ inside the Octagon. And he’s not above using some good old-fashioned holiday humor to keep the pressure on. Just after Christmas, Aspinall posted a hilariously edited photo of Jon Jones’ head photoshopped onto a roasted duck, captioned, “Christmas dinner is served.”

Sure, it was funny, but it was also calculated. Aspinall’s keeping his feud with Jones alive in the most public way possible. He’s not just asking for the fight, he’s making sure the entire UFC world knows he’s ready for it. For ‘Bones’, ignoring the interim champion is becoming harder with each passing day.

But here’s the twist, Jones has repeatedly expressed his preference to fight Alex Pereira instead. And why not? Pereira’s striking power and highlight-reel knockouts make him a dream opponent for any UFC headliner. But is it the right fight? That’s where fans and experts seem divided.

Why Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall is the only answer for UFC in 2025?

At this point, even hardcore UFC fans are probably rolling their eyes at this saga. The Jones-Aspinall-Pereira triangle has been dominating headlines for what feels like forever. But here’s the truth: this isn’t just another UFC matchmaking dilemma. It’s a battle for legacy, entertainment, and the future of the heavyweight division.

Jon Jones knows this. That’s why his moves are so calculated. Does he go for ‘Poatan’, an opponent of the same age with incredible striking but questionable grappling? Or does he face Aspinall, a younger, bigger, and arguably hungrier fighter who has been chasing him with everything he’s got? For ‘Honey Badger’, this isn’t just about winning a title, it’s about proving he’s the man to dethrone the GOAT. And while his Christmas duck joke may have been playful, the message behind it is serious.

And UFC CEO Dana White seems to be on board with the Englishman’s claim. He’s hinted that a Jones-Aspinall superfight could headline a massive UFC event in 2025. But will Jones risk it? Or will Pereira swoop in and claim the spotlight? Let’s talk about Alex Pereira for a moment. The Brazilian knockout artist has been making waves ever since his move up to light heavyweight. But his style comes with a glaring weakness, wrestling.

Rumors are swirling about a potential fight between Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev, a matchup that could either catapult Pereira into the highest echelon of superstardom or expose his inability to deal with elite grapplers. The UFC heavyweight picture may be murky, but one thing is crystal clear: Tom Aspinall isn’t waiting quietly in the wings. He’s calling out Jon Jones with everything he’s got- jokes, fights, and a track record that speaks for itself.

So, what do you think? Should Jon Jones give Aspinall the fight he’s been begging for? Or is Pereira still the bigger draw? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!