Jon Jones has declined a UFC heavyweight title fight against Tom Aspinall, leaving Ciryl Gane as the frontrunner for Aspinall's first title defense. Aspinall, currently the betting favorite, is eager to fight and expects an official announcement soon. Gane, likely to become the No. 1 contender, is a strong opponent, having previously defeated other top heavyweights. Aspinall aims for an active championship reign.

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