Tom Aspinall defends Jon Jones, but points out the former champion's inconsistency in a past controversy.

Jon Jones (left) in meeting with Tom aspinall (right). Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

Tom aspinall don't believe that Jon Jones He is afraid to face him, but finds it strange that the former champion refused the fight. Throughout 2025, Dana White worked hard to make the fight between the two happen, which would unify the interim and undisputed heavyweight titles (up to 120,2 kg). Despite a proposal considered significant by the UFC president, the fight ultimately did not materialize.

In an interview with FFTV, the Briton indicated that the decision of Jon Jones It was more related to financial issues than to any sporting concerns, highlighting that the offer made by the organization was around 30 million dollars (approximately 120 million reais), an amount he described as extremely high.

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“I don’t think he’s afraid of anyone. I think he wanted the right amount of money. But he received an offer of 30 million dollars. That’s a lot of money,” he said. Tom aspinall.

Tom Aspinall becomes undisputed champion after Jon Jones' retirement.

After months of stalemate and exchanges of provocations between Jon Jones e Tom aspinallDana White ended the situation and, in June 2025, announced his retirement 'Bones'. With this, the Briton, who until then was the interim champion, was officially named the new holder of the undisputed heavyweight title.