Jon Jones has hinted that a fight between him and Tom Aspinall is done.
The UFC heavyweight champion hasn’t fought since knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November.
Since then, Jon Jones has been in talks for a unification bout with interim titleholder, Tom Aspinall.
More than 150,000 fans frustrated by the American’s apparent hesitation to take the fight have signed a petition calling for him to be stripped – but that may not be necessary after his latest update on the situation.
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Jon Jones is asked when he’ll fight Tom Aspinall
On Saturday, Jon Jones dropped a two-word hint that suggested he won’t fight in 2025.
Less than 24 hours later, the greatest fighter in MMA history has raised the hopes of fans again.
‘Bones’ recently answered fans questions after hosting the biggest seminar in Phuket’s history
A fan unsurprisingly asked: “When are you fighting Tom?”
Jones didn’t give a direct answer, but his response suggests an agreement has been struck.
“I was waiting for it,” he said when the Aspinall fight was brought up.
“The UFC, I, and Tom, we’ve all got a lot of stuff happening behind the scenes.
“They’re one of the biggest organizations in sports. Right now, Tom and I have agreed to wait for the UFC to make their announcements.
“So, legally I can’t really talk about it.”
Fans react to Jon Jones’ cryptic fight tease
UFC fans took to the viral video’s comment section to react to Jon Jones teasing fight news.
“Holy s— I told all of you,” one fan wrote. While another added: “It better be November MSG at the latest.”
“NO WAY IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING,” an excited X user tweeted.
“The GOAT has spoken,” someone else commented.
“This is BS,” one skeptical person wrote.
“First time @JonnyBones has cared about the legality of f—— anything,” a sixth UFC fan joked.