Jailton Malhadinho wastes no time and goes after Tom Aspinall for the UFC title: 'a fight that makes sense'

Jailton Malhadinho He is a Brazilian standout in the UFC heavyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFCBrasil

Tom aspinall is the new UFC linear heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg). The best-ranked Brazilian in the division wasted no time and has already made himself available to fight for the belt. Jailton Malhadinho spoke out asking for the fight. The British was elevated to the throne after the announcement of the retirement of Jon Jones made by Dana White this Saturday (21), after the UFC Baku.

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“Congratulations, champ. You deserve it. Now, let’s make the only fight that makes sense! Aspinall vs. Almeida for the undisputed world heavyweight title. Gane has beaten us before, he’s fought for the belt and lost twice, and his last win was a steal.”, he said. Jailton Malhadinho in a post made on 'X' (old Twitter). 

Malhadinho's post has an address. He directed the publication to Tom aspinall, Dana White and director Mick Maynard. The official profile of the fighter from Bahia also sent out several messages in response to posts related to his retirement. Jon Jones, arguing that Jailton Malhadinho x Tom aspinall it is the struggle that makes sense.

Congrats champ. You deserve that
Now, lets make the only fight that makes sense! Aspinall vs Almeida for undisputed HW title of the world
Gane ducks you and me before, already fought for the belt and lost 2-times, and his last win was a robbery@AspinallMMA @danawhite @ Mickmaynard2 pic.twitter.com/RiTrNu4CCj

— Jailton Almeida “Malhadinho” (@Malhadinho_UFC) June 21, 2025