Jon Jones has issued a sharp remark directed at Tom Aspinall, as uncertainty continues to surround their potential clash to unify the heavyweight title.
A significant fight between the two fighters, aged 37 and 32 respectively, has been anticipated since November of last year.
Despite the UFC reportedly agreeing to pay Jones substantial money for the bout, the fight has yet to materialize.
MMA enthusiasts are expressing growing frustration over the prolonged situation, which has kept Aspinall out of action for nearly a year.
Jones recently directed a provocative message at his critics and Aspinall following the announcement of an upcoming training seminar in Thailand.
Commenting on a joint Instagram post with Bangtao MMA, he simply stated: “Everything but fighting.”
His comment sparked anger among fight fans online. One user responded directly: “Fight Tom Aspinall, you duck.”
Another user commented: “At least you know you`re ducking.”
A third person added: “Well, at least you`re aware of that, duck.”
One comment pointed out: “Literally everything except fighting Tom.”
Another user echoed the sentiment: “That`s fine, we all know who the real champ is.”
Jones` social media remark came less than two days after UFC President Dana White **GUARANTEED** the fight with Aspinall would eventually happen.
Speaking during an Instagram Live session, White stated: “We`ll get Aspinall vs Jones done.”
“The heavyweight fight will happen. Just relax, I`ll announce that soon.”
Jones, a Hall-of-Famer, has been notably irritated by suggestions that he is “ducking” Aspinall. He addressed these claims during his own Instagram Live session.
He said: “I’ve got people in the chat calling me a duck. Meanwhile, I`m living my absolute best life.”
“I don’t know if it’s considered ducking when you’re living good. I don’t think it works like that.”
Jones` response to the “ducking” accusations came after he publicly **DISMISSED** any talk of retirement, asserting that his prime is “yet to come.”
In an Instagram post showing a room in his house adorned with posters from his past fights, he wrote: “Now, as you can see… still haven’t framed or hung the Stipe fight yet.”
“Been moving a million miles an hour lately. But there’s one last perfect spot left on my wall of victory.”
“And looking at this wall, it really hits me. This isn’t just artwork.”
“It’s legacy. Every poster tells a story. Different chapters.”
“Different homes. Different battles. Wins that meant the world at the time. Fights that made history.”
“I’ve said it before, my career hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been undeniably legendary. Epic. Special.”
“Just a few words that come to mind. Legend after legend. Era after era.”
“What I’m most proud of? I’ve evolved. I’m so much more than just a fighter.”
“I’m a man growing stronger in my faith, a family man, a loyal brother to my team, a businessman, a leader, a man for my community.”
“And I know – without a doubt – my mother would be proud of the man I’ve become.”
“The wall’s almost filled… but trust me, the story’s still being written.”
“The best is yet to come.”
