UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones Deletes Post Seemingly Referencing Potential Opponent Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones briefly posted about Tom Aspinall on social media before deleting it. Aspinall has long been considered a top contender for Jones' heavyweight title, but Jones has shown reluctance to face him. Instead, Jones has secured dominant wins over Ciryl Gane and Stipe Miocic, solidifying his reign as heavyweight champion.

Jon Jones' deleted post about Tom Aspinall contrasts with his past willingness to face top challengers in the light heavyweight division. Fans have been pressuring Jones to fight Aspinall, and speculation suggests the deleted post may be related to this mounting pressure as the current heavyweight champion.

Seemingly referencing Aspinall, Jones wrote: "The guy who was known for calling out Jon Jones, and didn’t end up being great at all." He later deleted the tweet.

Jon Jones seems uninterested in fighting Tom Aspinall, instead showing preference for a bout against Alex Pereira, which contrasts sharply with UFC president Dana White's apparent enthusiasm for a Jones-Aspinall fight.

While the fans are eagerly waiting for its announcement, the Jones-Aspinall fight at UFC 317's International Fight Week seems unlikely, with matchups like Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev or Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev appearing more feasible. If Jones chooses to fight someone other than Aspinall, it might impact the perception of his career trajectory, given Aspinall's impressive record against top opponents.