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‘Bunch of Cowards’: UFC Legend Blasts Heavyweights Amidst Jon Jones-Tom Aspinall Fight Stalemate

Former former turned-analyst, Chael Sonnen has made a staggering claim about the UFC’s heavyweight division, labelling them as the biggest “cowards” as a collective.

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Jon Jones offers surprised reaction to Dana White’s claim he has ‘accepted’ Tom Aspinall fight

Jon Jones seemed shocked to hear that Dana White had told media he has accepted a UFC title unification. The legendary two-weight world champion has seemed to be farther than ever from putting pen to paper for a fight with Tom Aspinall in recent weeks.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 13

Jon Jones sends another message to his ‘haters’ after being called the best ‘troll’ in MMA

Jon Jones continues to mock those criticizing his UFC heavyweight title reign. Jones achieved two-division glory in 2023, but his time holding the heavyweight belt has been far from smooth.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 12

Former UFC champion: 'Jon Jones is ducking Tom Aspinall'

Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall expects his next opponent to be announced soon but it doesn't seem likely that it'll be undisputed heavyweight titleholder Jon Jones.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 12

Daniel Cormier has strong message for Jon Jones over heavyweight future

For some UFC pundits, Jon Jones has held onto the heavyweight belt for so long that retirement isn't a viable option. 'Bones' remains the heavyweight champion after over 800 days, last defending it in December 2024.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

‘Dana stroked his ego so much’… UFC can’t strip Jon Jones despite fan anger claims former MMA champion

The UFC is facing pressure to act on Jon Jones’ public refusal to fight Tom Aspinall. Not many MMA topics continue to garner as much attention and debate as the heavyweight title picture, which has two champions but no unification fight set.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Khabib Nurmagomedov coach explains why UFC refuse to strip Jon Jones as petition closes in on 200,000 signatures

Fans are growing increasingly frustrated by the UFC heavyweight title picture. A unification fight between the promotion’s two champions, Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, has been on the table since before 2025 began.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Dana White Confirms Jon Jones 'Agreed to Fight' Tom Aspinall, But What Happened Next?

The UFC heavyweight division’s long-standing limbo took a dramatic turn last week as Dana White finally broke his silence on the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 11

Tom Aspinall hints at imminent fight announcement as Jon Jones rumors go cold

The story of Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall's fabled fight continues to unveil new chapters, but this time, the news may not be what most fans want to hear.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 11

New UFC Debate Erupts: Georges St-Pierre, Not Jon Jones, Is the Real GOAT

The never-ending debate on who the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in the UFC is has taken an interesting turn. The debate has always been between 2 or 3 fighters: Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Demetrious Johnson, and the occasional mentions of Khabib Nurmagomedov.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11

Jiri Prochazka pulled off miraculous buzzer-beating finish over former Jon Jones rival to win first UFC title

Jiri Prochazka’s lifelong quest for a UFC title featured one of the craziest championship fights in MMA history. After earning the belt by defeating Jan Blachowicz, Glover Teixeira faced another unorthodox light heavyweight for his first 205 lb title defense.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11

Jon Jones ‘can’t be scared’… UFC star opens up about why the legend isn’t fighting Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones is not scared of Tom Aspinall, according to a fellow UFC heavyweight. Currently, fans are becoming increasingly concerned that the legend isn’t going to face the interim champion.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 10

Jon Jones’s arm nearly snapped in rival’s gruesome submission attempt before using it to tap out UFC Hall of Famer

Then-UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jon Jones’s showdown with Vitor Belfort handed the MMA legend one of the rare cases of adversity of his career. Before becoming the UFC’s lineal heavyweight champion, Jon Jones made himself into a legend in the light heavyweight division.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 10

‘Out of My Hands’: Frustrated Tom Aspinall Blames Dana White & Co. of UFC Politics Over Jon Jones Fight

Whether it’s a positive or a negative for the UFC remains to be seen, but it’s the saga that refuses to end. Tom Aspinall’s ongoing pursuit is approaching 20 months, and the interim champion appears no closer to securing the biggest fight of his career.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 10

‘Active’: Paddy Pimblett Subtly Fires at Jon Jones While Praising Tom Aspinall as ‘Best Heavyweight in the World’

Paddy Pimblett has made it clear who he’s rooting for between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. MMA fans have been going on and on about how ‘Bones’ should vacate his title if he doesn’t plan on fighting the Brit.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 10

‘Have to See’: UFC Champ Jon Jones Sets Eyes on ‘One Important Match’ in Dana White’ Rival Promotion

During his sidelining from action, UFC star, Jon Jones seems to have his eyes on another promotion — namely on the PFL — and in particular, a rather barnburning clash.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 10

'The Glazing is Over' – Dana White’s Hidden Details from Jon Jones Drama Revealed by MMA Insider

In the last few months, Jon Jones has been a constant center of attraction for his title unification bout with Tom Aspinall. As the interim champion, Aspinall is tired and frustrated of waiting for Jones and wants a solution.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Heavyweight Drama: Jones vs. Ngannou 'Biggest Fight in UFC History'

While heavyweight MMA legend Francis Ngannou left the UFC on bad terms, there have been rumblings of his potential return to the organization. Recently, his coach Eric Nicksick even hinted that he might be interested in coming back to fight for Dana White, given the UFC heavyweight division’s stagnancy towards the top of the rankings.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 9

‘The Biggest Fight’ is Happening

According to UFC president Dana White, what is being billed as the biggest fight in UFC history has gotten the green light. Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones has finally agreed to fight Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 6

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

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

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 6

Watch: UFC 316 Presser Hijacked by ‘Strip Jon Jones’ Chants from Loud Crowd

While the UFC tries its best to provide top-notch MMA action with pay-per-view events, fans still expect more frequent elite-level matchups. The promotion hasn’t given a clear picture of several fights, which naturally leads to confusion and rising dissatisfaction.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 5

Jones: 'I don’t know if I want to call it retired'

After months of uncertainty hanging in the air, it seems as if there’s a possible retirement announcement on horizon for UFC champion Jon Jones. After only competing for one title defense in over two years, fans seem to be growing tiresome in waiting for ‘Bones’ to return to the octagon.