Jon Jones Shuts Down ‘Duck’ Accusations for Not Fighting Tom Aspinall Says: “I’m Living My Absolute Best Life”

Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones

Jon Jones will turn 38 in a few months, and as time passes, fans are losing hope of seeing the highly anticipated Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall super fight. Many have accused Jones of “ducking” Aspinall, but the heavyweight champion has shut down these accusations with a strong response to his critics.

At one point, the English fighter even showed up with a duck toy in the crowd during a UFC pay-per-view event. As talk of a potential Jones vs. Aspinall fight drags on, fan frustration continues to rise. Many have taken to trolling Jon Jones, accusing him of “ducking” Aspinall. In response, Jones addressed the criticism during an Instagram Live, saying,

“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 won the heavyweight title in 2023 and defended it once against Stipe Miocic. Aspinall, who recently avenged his only UFC loss by beating Curtis Blaydes, has made it clear he’s ready for the fight but is prepared to move on if it doesn’t happen.

Jon Jones Shares His Passion for Guiding Youth Outside the Octagon

Jon Jones

Pound-for-pound #2 and two-division UFC champion Jon Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. Jones has built a legendary career through unmatched dominance in the Octagon. But outside of fighting, Jones recently opened up about what his path might have been if he hadn’t become a professional athlete. In a conversation with Geoffrey Woo, he shared,

“I believe I would either work in the church somehow or maybe with young men, like troubled youth type of thing. I’ve definitely been through my share of controversies in my life, and I feel like I have a lot of knowledge to give to the youth.”

Jon Jones Reveals He Would Either Work In The Church ⛪ Or Help Troubled Young Men If He Weren’t A Fighter :

"I believe I would either work in the church somehow or maybe with young men, like troubled youth type of thing. I've definitely been through my share of controversies… pic.twitter.com/1Lh9p29yWl

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) May 9, 2025

Jones also spoke on societal issues, saying many of America’s problems stem from broken families and absent father figures. While his outside-the-cage interests gave fans a new perspective on ‘Bones,’ attention is now shifting back to the Octagon, with fans eager to know details about his next fight.