It's no secret that Tom Aspinall likes to cause a stir in the UFC, but his latest provocation against Jon Jones was on another level. In the midst of the holiday season, the Briton used humor and irony to poke fun at the current heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg). The weapon? An edited photo where 'Bones' head appears on a roasted duck, accompanied by an ironic caption.
“Christmas dinner is served,” Aspinall wrote on his social media, alluding to the festive atmosphere and 'roast duck'.
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The "roast duck" has become a symbol — a taunt by those trying to make Jones an easy target. The idea? That the current heavyweight champion is somehow avoiding a direct confrontation with the young and feared challenger.
The duck metaphor is interesting. While duck is a traditional Christmas dish, it's also seen as an easy animal to catch, a symbol of vulnerability. And that's exactly what Aspinall suggests: Jon Jones , one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, might be avoiding new challenges, more specifically, the challenge of facing him.
Aspinall who has a wife and kids decided to post this meme of Jon Jones on Christmas day… pic.twitter.com/wy68tT0mHh
— SickydoesMMA (@SICKYDOESMMA) December 25, 2024
Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones , at 37 years old, is one of the greatest legends of MMA. With 28 wins, one loss, and one 'no contest' on his record, he has an impressive list of victories over athletes such as Daniel Cormier , Stipe Miocic , Alexander Gustafsson , Lyoto Machida , and many others. Currently, the American is the undisputed heavyweight champion, a status he continues to defend tooth and nail. However, Aspinall's provocation came to challenge this image of invincibility, suggesting that perhaps 'Bones' is, in fact, avoiding some of the most dangerous fights of his career.
On the other hand, 31-year-old Tom Aspinall continues to establish himself as one of the most promising stars in the division. With a record of 15 wins (12 by knockout) and three losses, he won the interim heavyweight title in 2023, defeating athletes such as Curtis Blaydes , Andrei Arlovski , and Sergei Pavlovich.
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