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Jon Jones Avoided: Dana White Reveals Opponent - News Directory 3

Jon Jones Avoided: Dana White Reveals Opponent

June 23, 2025 Catherine Williams Sports
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  • UFC CEO ‍Dana White refuted claims that Jon Jones avoided a fight⁣ with Tom Aspinall.
Original source: bloodyelbow.com

Dana White has spoken!⁢ The UFC CEO vehemently denies that Jon Jones ever ducked a fight against Tom Aspinall. Instead, White reveals that ‍Jones’ recent retirement was the catalyst for ‍Aspinall’s rise.⁢ The MMA⁤ world was buzzing ‍with speculation, but White clarifies the situation, ⁤stating the⁢ only time Jones‍ avoided a fight was with Chael Sonnen.This shocking twist offers clarity ⁣amidst the chaos of heavyweight title⁤ contention. ⁤Dive into the full story with inside insights from News Directory 3 ⁤and uncover the real reason behind Jones’ decision. Discover what’s next …







Dana⁤ White Defends Jon Jones: No Ducking Tom Aspinall in UFC













Key ⁢Points

  • Dana White denies Jon Jones ducked ⁤Tom Aspinall.
  • Jones retired after Aspinall unification bout talks.
  • White says Jones only avoided Chael Sonnen in the past.

Dana White Defends Jon Jones: No Ducking ‍Tom aspinall in UFC

Updated June 23, 2025

UFC CEO ‍Dana White refuted claims that Jon Jones avoided a fight⁣ with Tom Aspinall. The⁣ two UFC heavyweight champions⁤ had been in talks for a unification ⁤fight throughout the year.However, Jones announced his retirement Saturday,⁢ leading⁢ to Aspinall’s elevation to undisputed champion. Some fans accused jones, considered by some to be ‍the greatest ‍fighter in MMA history, of‍ ducking aspinall.

Jon Jones looks on before facing Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in ⁣New York City.
Jon ⁣Jones before‍ UFC 309 in⁢ New ‍York City.(Photo by ⁣Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

Speaking at the ⁢Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford press conference Sunday in New York,⁤ White ⁤addressed the⁤ situation. ‍He stated that the only instance of Jones avoiding a fight was ‍his refusal to face Chael Sonnen on⁣ short notice in September

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