Aspinall is one of the few fighters to have defended a UFC interim title, as the prize is usually a placeholder given in the absence of an injured or otherwise unavailable champion with a unification bout following in short order. As the Jones fight has not materialized, Aspinall is now the longest-reigning interim champion in UFC history.

Robert Whittaker is joining the fans in their cries to get Jon Jones off the heavyweight throne if he doesn't accept the Tom Aspinall fight.