The heavyweight saga of John Jones vs. Tom Aspinel has turned into the UFC’s most enduring melodrama, with John Jones working overtime to make sure he is responsible anywhere but his own feet. On social media, Jones skillfully avoided the hint of responsibility for the collapsed battle, throwing hot potatoes instead to the UFC, the rest of the department, and, of course, anyone else but himself.
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When it comes to a stalled battle, Jones insists he’s not the problem. “It’s annoying to see the rest of the department get so slow, but that has nothing to do with me. I don’t pull the string,” he posted, portraying himself as an innocent bystander who happens to be sitting on a belt while the rest of the department waited. He boasts that he has not been trained since his last fight, and the UFC says he prefers him as a champion over aspinol.
“I spoke to the UFC a long time ago about what my future plans are. I’ve really not been going well since my last fight in New York City. Honestly, I think it’s UFC’s biggest concern to continue introducing me as a company champion. Not Tom. I’ve just been in the role of a man in the company, but I’ve done nothing…and I’m holding that position. And honestly, it was an incredibly advantageous. I made more money from Tom, who is the interim champion than himself. It’s annoying to see the rest of the department get so slow, but that has nothing to do with me. Don’t pull the string.“
Interim champion Tom Aspinol has been holding the pattern ever since flattening Sergei Pavlovich in late 2023. UFC heavyweight champion John Jones quickly disappeared from the unification conversation a year after being injured. Fans and UFC executives are pleading for a Jones Aspinel clash, but Jones is busy with everything except the fight. He dabbles on reality television, gathers presidential trinkets, and collects cash on his account by “doing nothing and holding position.”
Online, John Jones created a sport that underestimated the existence of aspinel. He called Aspinel, “There’s absolutely no threat to me,” suggesting that Britt should focus on being the best heavyweight of his time.
“No, honestly, I hope Tommy isn’t malicious. He’s not a threat to me. He should start by trying to become the most heavyweight ever. That goal is enough.
The UFC claims negotiations are ongoing, and Dana White has promised that a fight will eventually take place. However, with John Jones dropping tips on his retirement and Tom Aspinel openly doubting the return of the champion, fans are slowly beginning to wonder if this is just a way to create a lucrative exit. Ultimately, Jones plays a denouncement game with a straight face, avoiding Logjam’s responsibility while swiping through Aspinall qualifications.