Jon Jones snubs Aspinall for UFC grudge match with ex-champ

Originally posted on MMA on SI | By Mathew Riddle | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 5:29 PM ET

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Jon Jones continues taunting Tom Aspinall on Twitter, now pointing to a potential 'super fight' that he values higher than the British interim champion.

Fans are at their wits' end with the UFC as 'Bones' has admitted his retirement in a dozen different ways, effectively holding the heavyweight title hostage while Aspinall waits in the wings.

Now, whether genuine or trolling, Jones has registered his interest in a potential fight with an ex-champion, who is reportedly open to a UFC return...

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Jon Jones entertains fight with Francis Ngannou as Tom Aspinall talks boil over

Coach Erik Nicksick told Home of Fight that Ngannou is open to sitting down with the UFC to discuss a return. This is despite Ngannou being involved in a fatal motorcycle accident over the Easter Holidays, and his rough history with the promotion.

'The Predator' left the UFC in 2023 after many contract disputes. This was during Jones' transition to heavyweight, and 'Bones' had roughly 2.5 years to challenge for the belt. He coincidentally made his heavyweight debut for the vacant title shortly after Ngannou left.