In a revealing interview with Kevin Iole prior to UFC 309, heavyweight champion Jon Jones made clear his stance on his future in the Octagon. It seems he is prioritizing a possible confrontation with Alex Pereira and ruling out interim champion Tom Aspinall,

Ahead of UFC 309, Jones vehemently pushed aside a possible fight with Aspinall. He claimed Aspinall “hasn’t done anything” worthy of a lineal title shot, despite winning the interim belt last year on days’ notice.