Since then, Dana White has been trying to convince ‘Bones’ to fight interim titleholder Tom Aspinall.
Many of them were angry, accusing him of ‘ducking’ a fight with Tom Aspinall, who recently claimed that Jon Jones is retired.
Jones seemingly confirmed that to be true while responding to a fan who accused him of being ‘scared’ of the heavy-handed Englishman.
“I get that it’s uncomfortable and I don’t expect people to understand territories that they’ve never been.” What’s next for Tom Aspinall?
Even though he’s missed out on a massive fight, Tom Aspinall is happy to have a resolution.
Jon Jones appears to have declared his retirement from mixed martial arts.
Since knocking out Stipe Miocic to defend his title at UFC 309 last November, the UFC heavyweight champion has not competed.
Dana White has been attempting to persuade “Bones” to challenge reigning champion Tom Aspinall ever since.
Jon Jones hinted on Friday that the fight would not take place because he was leaving the fight.
Has Jon Jones announced his retirement?
The all-time greatest fighter spent his Thursday night responding to fan inquiries on social media.
Since Tom Aspinall recently asserted that Jon Jones is retired, many of them were incensed and accused him of “ducking” a fight.
Responding to a fan who accused him of being “scared” of the domineering Englishman, Jones seemed to affirm that.
Actually, fear has nothing to do with it. The 37-year-old Hall of Famer of the UFC tweeted.
“I wanted to know how much higher someone like me could climb in this sport, so I asked my close friends and family.
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“Building a brand and using that brand to become much more than just an athlete is the aim for athletes.”.
A lot of the fighters and fans aren’t used to witnessing someone win like me.
“I understand that people find it uncomfortable, and I don’t expect them to comprehend places they haven’t visited. “.”.
For Tom Aspinall, what comes next?
Tom Aspinall is relieved that there is a conclusion, despite the fact that he lost out on a huge battle.
Since defeating Curtis Blaydes in 60 seconds at UFC 304 in July of last year, the 31-year-old has not competed.
Since Jon Jones decided not to fight him, he now has a “date and location” to face someone else.
Given how shallow the UFC heavyweight division is at the moment, it is currently unknown who his opponent will be.
