The Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga continues to captivate the MMA world, with fans eager for answers on what may be the biggest heavyweight fight in years. Two champions, one category, and no official clash in sight—yet the anticipation gets even louder. With Dana White still silent and Jones’ intentions still unknown, all eyes are now on the Briton, who refuses to let the excitement go down. As the wait continues, Tom Aspinall is ensuring that his message to ‘Bones’ is heard throughout the sport’s gyms and arenas.
In his most recent move, Aspinall took to Instagram with a subtle yet scathing message. He posted a video of himself performing quick combos on a heavy bag, captioned “Blink and you’re in danger.” The caption may appear mysterious to some, but fans who have been actively following the sport would understand exactly what he is implying. ‘ The Briton has often accused ‘Bones’ of “ducking” a unification bout, even bringing a rubber duck to a UFC event in front of the cameras. It’s another jab in Jones’ ongoing mind game—one that many believe Jon Jones can’t continue to ignore.
The tension arises at a time when things may finally be changing behind the scenes. This past weekend in London, Aspinall and his team met with UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell to discuss what comes next. Though no fight was announced, Tom Aspinall departed the meeting with a sense of optimism that Dana White will now provide him with a clearer path towards earning the UFC gold. In an interview with The Ariel Helwani Show, he said, “We had a fantastic meeting… I understand my position now, I understand what the company’s doing now, and you’ve got to stay tuned because there’s some big news coming.”
Despite the delays, Aspinall isn’t letting the layoff affect his mindset. Dismissing the idea that Jones is holding up his career, he pointed out it’s only been seven months since his last bout. “I’m in a really, really good spot,” the Briton said. “It’s exciting times.” Whether ‘Bones’ steps up next or not, the interim heavyweight champion is prepared—and based on his most recent warning, he’s not just waiting for the call. He’s daring Jon Jones to blink. However, it is worth noting that ‘Bones,’ too, is making sure that the jibe game remains a two-player activity by taking some shots of his own.
Jon Jones hits at Tom Aspinall through a deleted tweet
Tom Aspinall may have fired the most recent shot, but Jon Jones moved first. The UFC undisputed heavyweight champion had already stirred the pot with a tweet that felt as premeditated as any strike he had thrown inside the Octagon, just a day before the Brit’s five-word warning hit Instagram. It didn’t name names, but it was clear who it was targeted at. “The guy who was known for calling out Jon Jones and didn’t end up being great at all.” That’s all it said—before it mysteriously disappeared.
The words landed, whether they were deleted or not. Aspinall’s name did not appear in the tweet, but his presence haunted every word. ‘Bones’ was doing what he always does best: controlling the narrative, even when he pretended not to care. What’s the message? Tom Aspinall may have an interim gold around his waist and momentum on his side, but to Jon Jones, he’s simply another name in the queue. The tweet is gone, but the message remains: Jones does not consider Aspinall a threat, at least not one worth tweeting about.
What makes this more intriguing is that Dana White seems to be leaning toward the fight taking place. While the UFC CEO warms to the prospect of unification, ‘Bones’ is colder than ever. His attention appears to be shifting to other fighters instead. But with Aspinall pushing harder than ever and the division on edge, it’s only a matter of time before Jones runs out of options. What do you think? Will we get to see the two fight in 2025? Let us know in the comments.
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