Tom Aspinall taunts Jon Jones with symbolic gesture and takes 'duck' to UFC London audience; watch

J. Jones (left) meeting with T. Aspinall (right). Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

In a scenario marked by strategic provocations, Tom aspinall raised the tone of the rivalry with Jon Jones during the UFC London, an event held last Saturday (22). The British, current interim heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), walked around the event's audience holding a plastic duck — a direct reference to the slang 'Duck' (duck, in English), which also means 'to run away from a fight' in the context of fighting.

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The move was interpreted as criticism of his division colleague, who was publicly accused of postponing the fight between the two. According to reports in the American press, Jones had demanded six months of preparation. Aspinall, in turn, argued that the linear champion had no 'valid alternatives' other than accepting the challenge.

The British fighter's position has gained institutional support. UFC president Dana White confirmed that the fight is the promotion's main goal for next year. The scenario has taken on new contours after the defeat of Alex Poatán No. UFC 313, eliminating speculation about a possible route diversion.

Tom Aspinall taunts Jon Jones with symbolic gesture and takes 'duck' to UFC London audience; watch

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