Jones (27-1, 1 NC) will make the first defense of his heavyweight title on Saturday at New York's Madison Square Garden when he headlines UFC 309 against former champion Stipe Miocic (20-4), who is widely considered the most accomplished heavyweight in promotional history.

If Jon Jones is claiming that fighting Tom Aspinall wouldn't improve his legacy, what on earth would 'The Black Beast' or 'Sweet Dreams' do for it?

Among the potential opponents, Jones mentioned were Jamahal Hill and Derrick Lewis—fighters who bring unique challenges but aren’t necessarily title contenders. Jones hinted at meeting Hill at a catchweight of 220 pounds, a matchup he described as “interesting” given his current flexibility to compete with both light heavyweights and heavyweights.