Jon Jones 'overweight' picture surfaces, fans react
23/08/2024 11:52
UFC fans had a field day reacting to a recently released and fairly unflattering picture of Jon Jones' physique.
'Bones' is currently in the tail-end of his career and likely doesn't make many more walks to the octagon. While it is yet to be announced, all signs are suggesting that the heavyweight champion will put his title on the line against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.
With less than three months until his legacy fight, a recent image circulated on social media of Jon Jones physique. Though he looked strong, Jones' shape left a lot to be desired and fans were quick to react.
One man who responded to the recent images of Jon Jones was fellow heavyweight standout, Tom Aspinall. The Brit fired shots at his division rival during an interview with Michael Bisping.
"Jon Jones was praying I lost that fight against Curtis Blaydes," Aspinall said. "We know he's a bit overweight these days."
"The guy was sat there, mate, with the cheeto fingers. The doritos on his fingers, waiting for me to get knocked out so he can start tweeting about it."
Aspinall said it best: pic.twitter.com/VVYMzXPCXg
— Talking Lizard 🦎 (@Lizard69Talking) August 21, 2024
Fans got in on the act, making jokes about Jones' build.
He fell off frpic.twitter.com/UGcuUGTIjY
— Knockout of the day (@KOofTheDAY) August 21, 2024
Jon Boneless Wings Jones.
— Nick The Trader (@nickth3kid) August 21, 2024
Dude lookin like Jamahal Hill on a good day.
— Joshua Sia (@Slayer_Tip) August 22, 2024
Jon Scones Jones
— Hempstead Tires (@HempsteadTirez) August 21, 2024
Fit to eat some BBQ
— Antony (@B_M_O_T_84) August 21, 2024
Lookin Fat*
— One Time Sports (@onetimecards) August 21, 2024
Correction: fat
— VonWeeden🛑 (@Von_Weeden) August 21, 2024
Jon Cormier
— Rumble (@WhatsALegKick) August 21, 2024
"Jon Jones could beat Joey Chestnut in an eating contest." -Dana
— Crypto Wet Blanket (@real_wetblanket) August 22, 2024
He's a heavyweight alright pic.twitter.com/ZOjQDCjtu1
— Crypτo τom 💾 (@Crypto_Tom111) August 21, 2024
— big money playa (@crispyzucchinii) August 21, 2024
Related: 'Pissed off' Tom Aspinall says, 'I want what's mine'
As a tough task in Stipe Miocic lies ahead, Jon Jones has a serious question to answer about his future in the sport.
Jones suggested that he could remain in the sport following the Miocic clash if the money is right, though seemingly has no interest in a fight with rising talent Tom Aspinall.
The heavyweight title is rumored to be on the line in the headlining bout of the previously mentioned UFC 309.
Jones will likely give Miocic the chance to reclaim the gold that he lost over three years ago. If booked, the long awaited affair will unfold at Madison Square Garden on November 19.
