Dana White issues telling three-word response when asked about Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall amid pull-out rumours

Dana White issued a telling three-word response as he provided a major update on the blockbuster UFC fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall.

The UFC are looking to match champion Jones against interim title holder Aspinall, but an official announcement has yet to be made as talks stall.

It was reported that Jones had pulled out of the contest, with a shock fighter replacing him to face Aspinall.

UFC commentator Joe Rogan shared his thoughts on the proposed bout between Jones and Aspinall as he made a defiant claim.

Speaking after Saturday's UFC event in Kansas City, where Ian Garry outpointed Carlos Prates in the main-event, White was asked about Jones vs. Aspinall.

He hit out at the 'bullsh*t' rumours before saying he is 'still super confident' that the monstrous clash takes place this year.

Asked about Jones vs. Aspinall, White replied: "Everything you hear is bullsh*t until we say it.

I’ve said it many times, that’s the fight we want to make this year."

The UFC CEO added: "Still super confident [it happens]."

Aspinall, who hasn't fought since his victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 last summer, gave his own update amid negotiations.

"I know everyone wants fight news, but I do know what’s happening now,” he said.

“I have been sworn to secrecy for a little bit, so stay tuned... but there will be news coming, hopefully very soon."

Tom Aspinall looks on as Jon Jones speaks after his UFC 309 victory. Image: Getty

Aspinall defended his interim title against Blaydes and avenged his lone UFC defeat in the process.

He's won three fights in a row since his freak defeat to Blaydes, including a victory over Sergei Pavlovich to claim the interim UFC heavyweight title.

As for Jones, he beat Ciryl Gane to win the vacant UFC heavyweight title and made the first defence of his championship against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last November.