Jon Jones is poised to face Stipe Miocic in his next bout, a fight that was initially scheduled for UFC 295 but delayed due to Jones suffering an injury. As fans grow increasingly frustrated with the prolonged delay and Jones’ apparent avoidance of interim champion Tom Aspinall, the situation has sparked considerable online debate.
Aspinall claimed the interim heavyweight title by defeating Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, a fight arranged after Jones had to pull out due to his injury. This has led to mounting criticism from fans on social media platform X, with many expressing disappointment over Jones not facing Aspinall. In response to the criticism, Jones has been active online, even engaging directly with fans.
In one notable interaction, a fan labeled Jones an “insecure coward” and urged him to fight Miocic and retire. Jones responded by revealing his upcoming fight earnings, stating:
“I’ve already agreed to make $15 million in my next fight… hell yeah bro. I’m about to beat up this old man. And ride off into the sunset. Hope you enjoy watching Will.”
This exchange underscores the tension between Jones and some sections of the fanbase, who are eager to see him fight Aspinall to unify the heavyweight title.
Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall is set to defend his interim title against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in Manchester, England, on July 28th. This fight is a rematch of their 2022 encounter at UFC London, which ended abruptly due to Aspinall tearing a ligament in his knee.
Jon Jones has weighed in on the upcoming Aspinall vs. Blaydes fight, expressing his belief that Blaydes has a strong chance of winning. On X, Jones shared his thoughts, stating:
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Curtis won, I’ve seen scenarios like this time and time again. Dude prematurely drinking his own Kool-Aid ends up with a huge piece of humble pie. I mean if Sergei [Pavlovich] can touch Tom that easy, I’m sure Curtis can too. When Curtis decides to go, he’s a lot faster than people realize, and he hits hard…”
Jones’ commentary adds another layer of intrigue to the heavyweight division’s ongoing drama. As he prepares for his fight against Miocic, the narrative surrounding his interactions with Aspinall and the broader heavyweight terrain continues to evolve, keeping fans deeply engaged and speculating about the future.
