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It’s no secret the general MMA fanbase has been less than enthused with the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s plans for its heavyweight title. Rather than acquiescing to the fans’ desires to see interim champion Tom Aspinall challenge incumbent titleholder Jon Jones for the undisputed heavyweight crown, the organization is dead set on Jones defending his belt against Stipe Miocic.