Demetrious Johnson believes if Tom Aspinall beats UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, his star power would reach unparalleled heights.

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.

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is continuing to show signs that the highly anticipated unification fight between him and interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall won't be happening.