The UFC heavyweight division continues to be a whirlwind of speculation, negotiations, and shifting demands. With numerous twists and turns at the top, rumors are swirling about the latest developments in one of the most highly anticipated matchups in recent history.

Interim heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall's father just wants his son to compete for the undisputed championship.

In contrast, Jones’s two-time UFC rival Daniel Cormier scoffed at the idea of Jones wanting six months to prepare for Aspinall, suggesting that the heavyweight champion is using the request as a negotiation tactic. Jones and Cormier had arguably the most heated rivalry in UFC history, making Cormier’s assertion compelling.