JON JONES has brutally taunted Tom Aspinall amid the continued delay of their heavyweight title unification bout.
A mammoth melee between the pair, 37 and 32 respectively, has been on the cards since last November.
Jon Jones’ heavyweight title unification bout with Tom Aspinall is the most anticipated fight in all of MMA
Jones has been accused of ducking the fight by MMA fans
INSTAGRAM@JONNYBONESJones took aim at his critics and Aspinall with a sly jibe on social media[/caption]
But despite the UFC meeting Jones’ demands to be paid “f**k you money“, the fight has yet to come to fruition.
MMA fans are growing frustrated by the saga, which has resulted in Aspinall being sidelined for nearly a year.
And Jones sent a cheeky message to his detractors and Aspinall after announcing an upcoming training seminar in Thailand.
Commenting on a joint Instagram post with Bangtao MMA, he wrote: “Everything but fighting.”
His comment enraged fight fans, with one replying: “Fight Tom Aspinall, you duck.”
Another said: “At least you know you’re ducking.”
And another said: “Well, at least you’re aware of that, duck.”
One remarked: “Literally everything except fighting Tom.”
Another chimed in: “That’s fine, we all know who the real champ is.”
Jones’ social media jibe came less than two days after UFC supremo Dana White GUARANTEED he’ll share the octagon with Aspinall.
During an Instagram Live, the veteran promoter said: “We’ll get Aspinall vs Jones done.
“The heavyweight fight will happen. Just relax, I’ll announce that soon.”
Hall-of-Famer Jones has been irked by claims he’s “ducking” Aspinall, so much so that he took to his own Instagram Live to send a message to fans.
He said: “I’ve got people in the chat calling me a duck. Meanwhile, I’m living my absolute best life.
“I don’t know if it’s considered ducking when you’re living good. I don’t think it works like that.”
Jones’ response to “ducking” claims came after he publicly DISMISSED retirement talk and insisted his best is “yet to come”.
In an Instagram post featuring a room in his house with fight posters from cards he’s fought on, he wrote: “Now, as you can see… still haven’t framed or hung the Stipe fight yet.
“Been moving a million miles an hour lately. But there’s one last perfect spot left on my wall of victory.
“And looking at this wall, it really hits me. This isn’t just artwork.
Everything but fighting.”
Jon Jones on Instagram
“It’s legacy. Every poster tells a story. Different chapters.
“Different homes. Different battles. Wins that meant the world at the time. Fights that made history.
“I’ve said it before, my career hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been undeniably legendary. Epic. Special.
“Just a few words that come to mind. Legend after legend. Era after era.
“What I’m most proud of? I’ve evolved. I’m so much more than just a fighter.
“I’m a man growing stronger in my faith, a family man, a loyal brother to my team, a businessman, a leader, a man for my community.
“And I know – without a doubt – my mother would be proud of the man I’ve become.
“The wall’s almost filled… but trust me, the story’s still being written.
“The best is yet to come.”
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