Fans Have Grown Impatient with Aspinall vs. Jones Negotiations

Even while it seems that Jon Jones isn’t focused on negotiating the terms of what could be the UFC’s biggest fight in history, Jones is having a hard time dodging questions from the media on whether or not he’s the one holding up the negotiations or not.

Jon Jones is currently in preparation to co-host an Ultimate Fighter-style program in Russia with Nate Diaz.

UFC fans are chomping at the bit for the heavyweight matchup against Interim Heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall.

Aspinall has mentioned in multiple interviews as of late that he is disillusioned with the waiting game.

Fans have even begun to troll Jones on the internet.

‘Bones’ took to Instagram live to make a statement on Tuesday to respond to critics and fans alike who have said he’s ducking Aspinall.

“I’ve got people in chat calling me a duck. Meanwhile, I’m living my best life,” Jones remarked on Instagram Live. “I don’t know if it’s considered ducking when you’re living good. I don’t think it works like that.”

“It still very much works like that,” MMA personality Ben Davis wrote.

“Clearly Jon doesn’t understand the meaning of ducking,” Another wrote. “Nothing to do with how you’re living your life buddy, but everything to do with you avoiding a true and deserving opponent while holding the best hostage.”

“It’s called retiring for most people, but Jon still holds the belt,” One user commented.

As fans continue to wait, UFC president Dana White has confirmed multiple times this year that the fight will happen. It is likely that the fight will happen at the later part of the year.