Jon Jones has faced heavy criticism and trolling, mainly for not agreeing to fight Tom Aspinall. The backlash has grown so much that over a hundred thousand fans have signed a petition calling him to vacate the heavyweight title. In the middle of all this, Jones has responded in his own way, subtly throwing shade at Aspinall and the fans. While he hasn’t directly addressed the calls to vacate, his recent comments suggest he’s aware of the noise and isn’t letting it slide quietly.
Jones took to social media after hosting what he called the biggest seminar in Phuket’s history. He shared his excitement about the overwhelming turnout, especially noting that half the crowd flew in from the UK. He gave a cheeky shoutout to Tom Aspinall for all the “free promo,” referencing the ongoing buzz around their potential fight.
Just wrapped up the biggest seminar in Phuket history 🙌🏾🔥
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) May 31, 2025
Half the crowd flew in from the UK—how wild is that?! 🇬🇧💥
Massive shoutout to my guy Tom for all the free promo… couldn’t have done it without you 😎
Seriously though, I’m beyond grateful for this brand new UK…
Jones also expressed gratitude for his growing UK fanbase and the love they showed. He ended by urging fans to keep the momentum going and sign the petition which, ironically, is calling for him to vacate the heavyweight belt for not fighting Aspinall.
Alexander Volkov Claims UFC Protects Jon Jones Due to His Star Power and Financial Value
Volkov recently shared his thoughts, saying the UFC supports Jon Jones mainly because of how much money he brings in. Jon Jones has been a top heavyweight for years, and many people see him as a legend. Volkov believes this star power is why the UFC gives him so much freedom and hasn’t taken away his title. From a business point of view, Jones is still valuable, and that’s what keeps him in the spotlight.
Jones stepping into the cage with Tom Aspinall would be fascinating—especially since he’s already hinted at retiring. The buzz around this matchup is enormous, and with Aspinall gaining momentum and fan support, it could be a massive event. Jones may have already given the perfect promo without even trying, but now it’s just a matter of whether he decides to back it up in the Octagon.
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