White has long maintained the claim that the fight will happen, something he reiterated again and again Saturday. He also put forth a claim that many following the social media saga might be surprised by. According to White, Jones agreed to fight Aspinall, but has not yet signed paperwork.

Dana White responds to fans’ petition demanding Jon Jones be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title amid rising frustration.

It remains to be seen whether Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall will fight each other, but the former took to social media to suggest he will give up his heavyweight title before it is stripped.