UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones abruptly ended his appearance on the Full Send podcast after being questioned about a potential fight with rising star Tom Aspinall.
Jones, who had been participating in what appeared to be a normal interview, suddenly decided to leave just 15 minutes into the recording when the hosts broached the subject of a potential matchup with the British heavyweight contender.
The awkward moment began when one of the podcast hosts directly asked Jones:
“What would it take to fight Tom Aspinall from the UFC? Like, what does the UFC got to do?”
Jones appeared visibly uncomfortable with the question, briefly responding with
“Said something real wild on off the cuff”
before standing up and announcing,
“I’ll see you guys later.”
The abrupt departure left the podcast hosts momentarily stunned, with one of them managing to say,
“That’s it. Yeah, thanks for the happy being. Jon Jones, the legend,”
as the UFC champion made his exit.
Prior to this unexpected conclusion, Jones had been discussing various aspects of his illustrious career, including his evolution as a man since his 2008 debut and his complex relationship with UFC President Dana White.
The incident highlights the ongoing narrative surrounding a potential matchup between Jones and Aspinall. Earlier in the podcast, before his departure, Jones had described Aspinall as
“awesome”
but suggested that the British man doesn’t necessarily need to face him, and that such a matchup might not even be beneficial for Aspinall’s career.
Jones, who currently holds the UFC heavyweight championship, has been selective about his opponents in recent years. He has previously mentioned that he enjoys “trolling” potential challengers and is not currently excited by a matchup with Aspinall.
The champion has been open about his approach to future matches, stating that he wants to return to competition only when
“the edge comes back”
and is currently focused on building his brand and connecting with fans.
Aspinall, meanwhile, has been vocal about wanting to challenge Jones, creating a tension that apparently became too uncomfortable for the champion during this particular interview setting.
The clip of Jones’ sudden departure has already garnered significant attention online, with MMA fans and commentators speculating about what this might mean for a potential future matchup between the two heavyweight stars.
