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January 9, 2024 1:25 pm ET
Editor’s be aware: Put up accommodates new collection of Jones posts on X after hours of silence.
Tom Aspinall’s endurance is working skinny, and UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is getting uninterested in his callouts.
Aspinall, the present interim heavyweight champ, needs to unify his belt with Jones, however he’ll have to attend some time. Jones is at present recovering from a torn pectoralis tendon, in addition to a procedure he just underwent on his elbow.
However Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) gained’t be going through Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) upon his return. As a substitute, the UFC intends on rebooking Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, with each males on board, as properly. And that has Aspinall pissed off.
Aspinall repeatedly has expressed his discontent, and Jones, uninterested in listening to it, has reached a boiling level. Try their exchanges beneath.
Jones mocks Aspinall’s callouts
Solely 4 recognizable opponents, and already the king of England, should be good. There might be legendary tales instructed about you and your notorious name outs. 😒
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
Jones questions Aspinall’s resume
I imply, it doesn’t actually work like that. I used to be a champion once I was 23 years previous, you’ll be able to’t present up at age 30 pretending such as you’ve been chasing me your complete life. I’ve no clue who 90% of his résumé is, in the meantime, I’ve been highlighting UFC occasions my whole profession. https://t.co/aJdJT8UpGm
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
Aspinall responds
Jon you’re letting your ego run wild right here mate. I’m not downplaying you’re résumé, it’s unbelievable. Far superior to mine. You might be referred to as the very best fighter ever, and that’s EXACTLY why I need to beat you. Absolutely you’ll be able to perceive that? https://t.co/jCo4Obz9pY
— Tom Aspinall (@AspinallMMA) January 9, 2024
Jones reminds everybody of his accolades
It’s a wild world we stay in! Folks could be so fast to attempt to substitute you, throw you away, discredit your work. That’s the very best factor about them stats or simply having the ability to see the fruits of your labor. Be an absolute savage at what you do, at no matter capability which may be. Let…
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
Aspinall accuses Jones and Miocic of ducking him
Jon Jones: “it’s worthwhile to combat individuals who construct your legacy”
Me: “nice concept. Completely”
UFC: “do you wanna combat Tom?”
Stipe: “no”
Jon: “no”
Me: “🤔— Tom Aspinall (@AspinallMMA) January 9, 2024
Hours go by, Jones retains going
I really like how a fighter can do an interview about me each week, make foolish memes on the Web. After which, once I reply, they play the sufferer function. Lol
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
Jones will get nasty, mocks Aspinall’s ‘imaginary championship’
Tom, you speaking about somebody’s ego working wild is among the most hypocritical issues ever., You actually haven’t saved my balls out of your mouth because you gained that imaginary championship. Each you and Serge have zero championships between your identify. It’s humorous that you just…
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
Jones says ‘unfinished enterprise’ with Miocic
My stipe combat was booked properly earlier than yours got here alongside, you weren’t even the again up fighter.. Belief me you’re the one who’s coming round right here with the inflated ego and entitlement. That intern championship means completely nothing should you severely haven’t seen but. All of your…
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
‘What a rooster’
Yep, I’m terrified. Regardless of who would’ve gained that interim, championship, the narrative nonetheless could be the identical. The goat is getting older now, and is working from fights. 36-year-old lifelong champion beginning to ponder retirement. What a rooster. https://t.co/yCc6YNG2QM
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
‘I got here, I noticed, and I conquered’
What I refuse to do is be like numerous these different fighters who caught round too lengthy. That simply gained’t occur. Your boy Bones Jones over right here, regardless of what lots of people might prefer to suppose. Ive set myself up fairly properly in life. I would like Stipe for my résumé, exterior of that, I…
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
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