Jon Jones drops savage one-liner as MMA fan predicts KO loss for the UFC heavyweight champion
Jon Jones is perhaps enjoying the outrage from the MMA community based on recent exchanges. He's dishing out sharp replies to fans who suggest that the UFC heavyweight champion is avoiding a title unification clash against Tom Aspinall.
A fan recently predicted on X that Jones would get knocked out in a potential fight against Aspinall. This prompted the champion to fire back with a short and brutal response.
The fan said that the anticipation around the Jones vs. Aspinall fight will only make the American fighter's potential loss more rewarding:
"Keep trolling, Dwight, it’ll just make seeing you get flat-lined that much more appealing."
Jones fired back, writing:
"How many years have you been waiting now?"
Check out the full exchange below:
The exchange comes at a time when anticipation is building for a long-overdue unification bout between Jones and interim champion Aspinall. The division has remained stuck for months with no confirmed plans from the UFC. However, recent signs suggest the wheels may finally be turning.
Jones addressed the situation during what appeared to be an informal Q&A in Thailand and shared some positive news. While he didn’t reveal any concrete details, he acknowledged that discussions are ongoing.
Jones revealed that all parties are waiting on the UFC. It marked a noticeable change in tone from previous interactions where Jones hinted towards retirement.
Tom Aspinall reacts to Jon Jones' sarcastic message for him
Jon Jones appears unfazed by the pressure to fight Tom Aspinall or vacate his UFC heavyweight title. While fans are pushing for the growing petition calling for Jones to be stripped, the champion used social media to mock the effort and thank Aspinall for the attention.
Jones spoke about the success of a recent seminar in Thailand, joking that UK fans flew in thanks to Aspinall’s online campaign. He wrote:
"Just wrapped up the biggest seminar in Phuket history. Half the crowd flew in from the UK. How wild is that?! Massive shoutout to my guy Tom for all the free promo… couldn’t have done it without you."
Aspinall responded with a subtle dig, writing:
"My pleasure, Jon. Told you I’m not an a**hole. Glad you’re enjoying retirement."
Check out Tom Aspinall's comments below: