The Jon Jones and Tom Aspinal feud has been causing a lot of drama in the UFC’s heavyweight division, driven by accusations that Jones is ducking the interim champion. Aspinall’s patience is wearing thin, as he’s voiced multiple times on social media, his YouTube channel, podcasts, frustrated by waiting over 300 days since his last fight for the heavyweight belt. UFC CEO Dana White has repeatedly promised the fight, at first teasing as summer 2025 announcement, yet no date is set, leaving fans frustrated. <\/p>
Jones, meanwhile, has stirred confusion with various social media posts, hinting at retirement with phrases like “I’m done” while also claiming that he could “Pop out and Show’em,” leaving fans, media, and Aspinall confused about his intentions. His Instragram live sessions, where he dismisses ducking claims by saying he’s “living my best life,” only to add to the drama. <\/p>
Aspinall has turned this feud into a social media show, posting memes mocking Jones’ evasiveness from the fight. One viral video shows Jones playfully running from someone, which was later edited by Aspinall to depict him dodging the fight. Not to mention the duck emojis barrage and a toy rubber duck stunt in the past UFC event. Jones has, however, leaned into the joke and changed his Instagram<\/a> and X’s<\/a> profile picture with a cartoon duck holding a UFC belt. <\/p>