Jon Jones throws shade at Tom Aspinall in a tweet, reminding everyone of his dominance as the reigning heavyweight champion. Aspinall’s win has reignited the hype around him, but Jones does not view him as a legitimate threat to his title reign.
Jon Jones Throws Shade at Tom Aspinall in Tweet
After his recent win over Marcin Tybura in London, Tom Aspinall expressed his ambitions for the future, including a desire to dethrone Jon Jones as the heavyweight champion. In response, Jones took to Twitter to throw some shade at Aspinall and the hype surrounding him. Jones reminded everyone of his experience as a champion and how many times he has seen fighters touted as the ‘next big thing’ only to defeat them and make them irrelevant. This tweet has since been deleted, but the message was clear: Jones is not impressed with Aspinall’s aspirations.
Aspinall’s win in his comeback fight after an injury has reignited the hype around him as a potential future UFC heavyweight champion. However, it seems that Jones is not buying into the hype and wants to remind everyone of his own dominance in the division.
Jones stated, ‘Everyone’s the next big thing until I beat them. And then it’s like well. Who was that guy anyway? Just a few months ago Gane was the absolute future of MMA. Best foot work, fastest heavyweight we have ever seen. The most athletic. Now everyone’s like who the hell is that guy.’
This tweet from Jones serves as a reminder to Aspinall and the MMA community that he is still the reigning heavyweight champion and that he has defeated many fighters who were once considered the future of the sport. It is a clear message that Jones does not view Aspinall as a legitimate threat to his title reign.
Aspinall’s win over Tybura was impressive, but it seems that he still has a long way to go before he can challenge someone like Jones. While Aspinall may have the potential to become a top contender in the heavyweight division, he will need to prove himself against tougher competition before he can earn a shot at the title.
In the meantime, Jones will continue to defend his title against the best challengers the division has to offer. Aspinall may be confident in his abilities, but he will need to back up his words with actions if he wants to earn a shot at the heavyweight title.
Overall, Jones’ tweet serves as a reality check for Aspinall and a reminder to the MMA community that he is still the dominant force in the heavyweight division. Aspinall may have aspirations of dethroning Jones, but he will need to prove himself against tougher competition before he can be taken seriously as a title contender.
Fight Results
| Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Aspinall | Marcin Tybura | Win |
Key Points
- Tom Aspinall expressed his desire to dethrone Jon Jones as the heavyweight champion
- Jon Jones threw shade at Aspinall and the hype surrounding him
- Jones reminded everyone of his experience as a champion and how many times he has seen fighters touted as the ‘next big thing’ only to defeat them
- Aspinall’s win in his comeback fight has reignited the hype around him as a potential future UFC heavyweight champion
- Jones does not view Aspinall as a legitimate threat to his title reign
Persons
- Jon Jones
- Tom Aspinall
