UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones insists that he doesn’t must battle Tom Aspinall.

Jones is anticipated to make his first title protection towards Stipe Miocic this November in New York. Jones hasn’t competed since claiming the belt vacated by Francis Ngannou with a fast submission of Ciryl Gane in March 2023, leaving followers annoyed together with his inactivity.

Nonetheless, Jones’ inactivity isn’t by alternative. He was scheduled to face Miocic at UFC 295 final November however withdrew on account of harm. Within the meantime, Aspinall captured the interim title with a first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 and even defended his interim title with one other knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304.

Jones nonetheless refuses to decide to combating Aspinall if he will get handed Miocic. He took a while to reply fan questions on “X” and made it clear simply how pointless he believes a battle with Aspinall is.

Scroll under to see Jones’ feedback.

Jones says he is in a cheerful place

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Jones says it is Aspinall who cannot cease speaking about him

Jones assured he’d run by means of Aspinall

Jones solely centered on Miocic

Jones says resume is incomparable

Jones nonetheless not sure what’s subsequent