Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to social media to express his thoughts on the recent title fight between himself and Tom Aspinall, which concluded in an abbreviated manner. During the encounter, which lasted only a few minutes, Jones was able to secure a victory through a TKO. However, his post-fight comments revealed his disapproval of Aspinall’s performance in the match, particularly his grappling abilities.
Jon Jones, who has a history of being critical of opponents, stated that he felt Aspinall’s skills in wrestling and jiu-jitsu were ‘incredibly overrated.’ He emphasized that while Aspinall did manage to put up a fight, his techniques did not meet the standards he expected from a top-level heavyweight contender. In contrast, Jones expressed greater admiration for Ciryl Gane, the current UFC heavyweight champion. He highlighted Gane’s performance, suggesting that Gane had demonstrated a more refined and effective approach in the ring.
Jones’ comments have sparked a conversation within the MMA community, with many fans and analysts interpreting his critique as a reflection of his own standards for competitors. His remarks also reinforce his position as an outspoken fighter who is not afraid to voice his opinions, whether they are in favor of or against his opponents. The UFC has not yet commented on the incident, but the discussion is likely to continue as the organization evaluates the implications of such public criticism of its fighters.