In a second of misfortune for Tom Aspinall, long-term rival Jon Jones wasted no time in firing photographs at his outdated nemesis.
The Brit has established himself as one of many greats in right this moment’s blended martial arts, and needed to show that with a win over Jones. Although that battle by no means got here to fruition, the pair have been in a relentless back-and-forth, hurling insults at one another at each alternative.
That grudge worsened when Tom Aspinall suffered an unintended eye poke in his major occasion conflict at UFC 321, forcing the bout to finish prematurely. As was the case for a lot of spectators, Jon Jones wasn’t finest happy with Aspinall’s response to the unlawful maneuver.
Persevering with their feud, Jones up to date his duck profile image on social media, a photograph that stemmed from his rivalry with Aspinall. The Albuquerque native added a watch patch to the duck, mocking the 32-year-old.
Jon Jones reacts to Tom Aspinall's newest battle by altering his profile image to a duck with a watch patch 😬 #UFC321 pic.twitter.com/K9GWrnc7DH
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 25, 2025
Forward of UFC 321, the consensus was that Jon Jones averted combating Tom Aspinall to protect his primarily unbeaten report.
‘Bones’ retired as an alternative of accepting a battle in opposition to the now undisputed heavyweight champion, regardless of reportedly being provided a staggering sum of money.
After the fallout of Saturday night time, the debates are far more blended relating to a fantasy matchup between Jones and Aspinall.
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Whereas the rumors of the 2 combating at some point persist, Jon Jones nonetheless is not bought on the thought. Posting on X following the occasions in Abu Dhabi, Jones hinted at who his subsequent opponent may very well be.
“Alex [Pereira], I might be all the way down to carry the best talent stage to the White Home,” Jones stated, calling out Pereira over Aspinall.
Jones and Pereira are part of the unique listing of two-division champions in UFC historical past. In a extra respectful method than his feud with Aspinall, Jones has been linked to a possible conflict with Pereira for years.
With ‘Poatan’s current title victory and Aspinall’s less-than-impressive outing this weekend, followers favor a Jones vs. Pereira matchup.
“I admire the respect you confirmed,” Jones continued. “Let’s dance.”
Alex, I’d be all the way down to carry the best talent stage to the White Home. I admire the respect you confirmed, let’s dance.
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2025
