Jon Jones has one thing to say to those that suppose he’s ducking Tom Aspinall.
Many followers have grown uninterested in the delay in crowning an undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. Jones has held the gold since March 2023, whereas Aspinall has been the interim champion since Nov. 2023. Each Jones and Aspinall have efficiently defended their titles as soon as, but a matchup between the 2 has but to be made official.
“Bones” has by no means shied away from some social media banter with followers, and he not too long ago responded to these ducking accusations.
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Jones’ Message for Annoyed Followers
Throughout a dwell stream on Instagram, Jon Jones was nicely conscious of sure followers claiming he’s been ducking a title unification combat towards Tom Aspinall. The long run UFC Corridor of Famer fired again (through MMAFighting).
“I’ve obtained individuals within the chat calling me a ‘duck,’” Jones mentioned. “In the meantime, I’m residing my best possible life.
“I don’t know if it’s thought of ducking once you’re residing good. I don’t suppose it really works like that.”
Jones final stepped contained in the Octagon again in Nov. 2024. He scored a third-round TKO victory over Stipe Miocic to retain the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Aspinall was sitting within the crowd, and he hoped that “Bones” would point out his title throughout his post-fight interview. That didn’t find yourself taking place.
4 months previous to Jones’ combat, Aspinall defended the interim gold towards Curtis Blaydes. He scored a first-round knockout victory. Aspinall hasn’t competed since, and his personal father has mentioned he feels the prime of his son’s profession is being wasted.
UFC CEO Dana White has persistently expressed optimism in reserving Jones vs. Aspinall in some unspecified time in the future this 12 months. White has mentioned it’s solely a matter of time. The extra combat bulletins he teases, the extra followers are hoping that the heavyweight title unification bout is lastly made.
