In a stunning display of skill and power, Tom Aspinall defended his interim heavyweight title with a lightning-fast knockout of Curtis Blaydes in just 60 seconds at UFC 304 on Saturday night in Manchester. The victory catapulted Aspinall's confidence sky-high as he promptly called for a unification bout with Jon "Bones" Jones, the current holder of the UFC heavyweight title.

Aspinall's request came in the aftermath of his dominant performance, as he made it clear that he is ready to take on the legendary fighter. During the post-fight press conference, Aspinall addressed Jones directly, stating, "Jon's the undisputed champion, but I'm the best in the world, if that makes any sense. We know what Jon's doing. Jon was there, crossing his fingers and toes tonight hoping I'd lose to Curtis, let's not bullshit about it. That didn't happen, so that's the fight I want next."

Jon Jones, after much anticipation, finally broke his silence on Aspinall's comments through a tweet, giving his first public reaction. The former light heavyweight champ stated, "I hear you, Tom. Impressive win. Keep grinding," accompanied by the hashtag #HeavyweightShowdown.

However, it appears that Jones may have other plans in mind before potentially facing Aspinall. He is slated to defend his heavyweight title later this year against Stipe Miocic, a matchup that UFC CEO Dana White is determined to see happen. Despite the majority of the community expressing their desire for a Jones versus Aspinall matchup, White remains steadfast in his preference for a Miocic clash.

Meanwhile, Aspinall has been making waves in the UFC with his exceptional performance and impressive record. The rising star has caught the attention of fans and fellow fighters alike, with his lightning-fast knockouts and formidable skill set. With his recent victory over Blaydes, Aspinall continues to assert his position as one of the top contenders in the heavyweight division.

While the potential matchup between Aspinall and Jones is highly anticipated by fight enthusiasts, it remains to be seen whether Jones will indeed face Aspinall after his bout against Miocic. Furthermore, Jones has also been teasing retirement and has been exploring the possibility of a fight with current 205-pound titleholder Alex Pereira, adding another layer of uncertainty to the mix.

As the speculation surrounding the future of the heavyweight division intensifies, fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation on who Jon Jones will face next. Whether it's against Tom Aspinall or another worthy challenger, one thing is for certain – the heavyweight division is in for an exhilarating showdown in the coming months.

Only time will tell if Aspinall's plea for a unification bout with Jon Jones will come to fruition, but one thing is clear – the excitement and anticipation in the MMA world for this potential matchup are at an all-time high.