No fight with Tom Aspinall? Jon Jones reveals he's 'done' in leaked video

Fans eagerly await the clash between Jones and Aspinall. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER LUTAS

The saga surrounding a potential UFC heavyweight title unification bout between undisputed champion Jon Jones and interim champion Tom Aspinall may have an unhappy ending for fans. This is because the chances of 'Bones', the undisputed GOAT of the organization, returning to the octagon may be over. Or rather: 'finished', as he himself said in a new video leaked online.

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Jones began his UFC career in 2008 in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg). He won the title in 2011 against Mauricio Shogun and, since then, has reigned in the division. He moved up to heavyweight in 2023, when he won the vacant title by defeating Ciryl Gane via guillotine choke at UFC 285. 'Bones' made his first title defense in the new weight class against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last November, winning by knockout.

Soon after defeating Miocic, Jones began receiving a series of advances from Aspinall for a heavyweight title unification fight. The organization's president, Dana White, guaranteed '100%' that the fight between the pair would take place in 2025, but so far there has been no agreement. After 17 years of service in the UFC, everyone knows that 'Bones' is very close to saying goodbye.

And perhaps that day has finally arrived. In a leaked video, Jones appears on a video call with his Russian friend Kamil Gadzhiev, who is an MMA promoter, stating that he is 'done' with fighting.

“You are still active, 10 years to go!” Gadzhiev exclaimed.

With a slightly 'yellow' smile, Jones responded to his longtime friend.

“No, I’m done. I’m done. I can’t wait to see you again, Kamil. You look great,” he said. (see below)

Jon Jones: “I'm done. I'm done.”

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— MMA Mania (@mmamania) May 20, 2025

Jones blames UFC for withholding information

Before the Jones video leaked, the heavyweight champion responded on social media to fans' accusations that he was avoiding the fight against Aspinall. One fan said that 'Bones' should vacate the belt because he wouldn't accept the fight with the Brit. However, the GOAT blamed the UFC for fans' frustration by not revealing what their plans are yet.

“You guys are barking up the wrong tree, I told the UFC my plans a long time ago. I have no idea why they haven’t shared them with you yet,” he wrote. (see below)

Yall barkin up the wrong tree, I told the UFC my plans a long time ago. I have no clue why they haven't shared them with you guys yet. https://t.co/sB4gPaqlzU

— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) May 19, 2025

Will Jones really face Aspinall? Or is the UFC legend ready to hang up his gloves without a farewell fight?

The doubts and chapters of this saga only increase. And so does the impatience of the fans and Aspinall. Recently, Jones' former rival, Anthony Smith, who retired last month, said that making Tom wait is part of a... 'mind game' created by the 'Bones handler'.