SHOCKING: Tom Aspinall Issues THREATENING Warning to Jon Jones Ahead of Fight—‘I’ll F*ck That Drug Addict in 2 Rounds!’

Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has escalated his feud with Jon Jones to a boiling point, delivering a chilling and expletive-laden warning to the undisputed champion ahead of their long-awaited title unification bout. During a fiery interview with Sky Sports on April 29, Aspinall didn’t hold back, vowing to “f*ck that drug addict in 2 rounds” in a shocking statement that has sent shockwaves through the MMA community and reignited debates about Jones’s controversial past.

Aspinall’s Explosive Threat

The 32-year-old British powerhouse, who has been vocal about his frustration with Jones’s reluctance to unify the heavyweight titles, took his trash talk to a new level during the interview. When asked about his mindset going into the fight, Aspinall unleashed a scathing attack on Jones, saying, “I’m coming for Jon Jones, and I’m not messing around. I’ll f*ck that drug addict in 2 rounds—mark my words. He’s been ducking me for too long, and now he’s gonna pay for it.” The comments, which were partially bleeped on air but widely circulated on social media, reference Jones’s well-documented history of failed drug tests, including a 2015 hit-and-run incident and multiple PED violations, as reported by BBC and Bleacher Report.

Aspinall’s threat comes on the heels of his recent dismissal of pound-for-pound rankings, where he called the concept “totally rubbish” during a Manchester press conference, slamming a reporter for labeling Jones the P4P king. The interim champ has been relentless in his pursuit of Jones, accusing the 37-year-old of stalling the division and avoiding a true challenge. Aspinall’s latest comments, however, have crossed into deeply personal territory, drawing both support and criticism from the MMA community.

The Feud Reaches a Breaking Point

The bad blood between Aspinall and Jones has been simmering for over a year, ever since Aspinall won the interim heavyweight title by knocking out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 in 2023. Jones, who claimed the undisputed belt by submitting Ciryl Gane earlier that year, has fought only once since, defeating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November 2024—a fight Aspinall publicly criticized as a “legacy” matchup that ignored the division’s top contenders, per Mirror Online. Aspinall has repeatedly called for the UFC to strip Jones of his title, a sentiment echoed by fans on Reddit, where users have labeled Jones a “cherry picker” for allegedly ducking both Aspinall and Francis Ngannou.

Jones, who has a history of engaging in verbal warfare with opponents, has yet to respond directly to Aspinall’s latest remarks. However, a now-deleted social media post from Jones in April 2025, which appeared to mock Aspinall’s interim status, drew significant backlash, with one X user calling it a “weird flex” for avoiding the fight. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed in January on The Jim Rome Show that the unification bout was in the works, and Aspinall expressed optimism after a meeting with UFC brass at UFC London in March, per SPORTbible. The fight is now rumored to headline UFC 318 in July 2025 at Madison Square Garden, according to MMA Junkie.

The MMA World Reacts

Aspinall’s threatening warning has sparked a firestorm of reactions across the MMA community. On X, the hashtag #AspinallVsJones trended worldwide within hours, amassing over 500,000 posts. Some fans praised Aspinall’s boldness, with one user writing, “Tom’s speaking facts—Jones has been dodging him forever, and the drug history is fair game!” Others, however, condemned the personal nature of the attack, with a user commenting, “Aspinall’s crossing a line here. Keep it about the fight, not Jon’s past.”

Prominent figures in the sport have also weighed in. Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier, a longtime supporter of Jones, told ESPN MMA, “Tom’s trying to get under Jon’s skin, but he might regret this. Jon thrives when he’s pissed off—you don’t want to wake that beast.” Meanwhile, Henry Cejudo, who predicted an “easy” win for Jones on the Pound 4 Pound podcast in January 2025, suggested that Aspinall’s comments could backfire, saying, “Tom’s talking a big game, but Jon’s been in these wars before. He’s gonna use this as fuel.”

Jones’s Controversial Past in the Spotlight

Aspinall’s reference to Jones as a “drug addict” brings renewed attention to the American’s troubled history. Jones has failed multiple drug tests throughout his career, including testing positive for clomiphene and letrozole in 2016, which led to a one-year suspension, and trace amounts of Turinabol in 2017, as documented by Bleacher Report. His 2015 hit-and-run incident, where he fled the scene after colliding with a pregnant woman’s vehicle, resulted in a guilty plea and probation, per BBC. While Jones has since cleaned up his image and maintained a relatively controversy-free run since moving to heavyweight, his past remains a lightning rod for criticism, with Reddit users frequently debating his legacy, some calling it “tainted” despite his 27-1 record.

Aspinall, who has a clean record and a reputation as a humble family man, has previously avoided personal attacks, focusing instead on Jones’s inactivity. However, his latest comments suggest a shift in strategy, possibly aimed at provoking Jones into a more aggressive—and potentially reckless—approach in the Octagon.

What’s Next for Aspinall and Jones?

The stage is set for one of the most heated heavyweight title fights in UFC history. Aspinall, with a record of 15-3 and a 100% finish rate in his UFC wins, is coming off a first-round knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, avenging his only promotional loss. Jones, meanwhile, is 2-0 at heavyweight but has fought sparingly since 2020, leading to accusations of stalling the division. If Aspinall can back up his bold prediction and finish Jones in two rounds, he’ll not only unify the titles but also cement himself as a new face of the UFC.

For Jones, the fight is a chance to silence his doubters and add another chapter to his storied career. But Aspinall’s threatening warning has raised the stakes to a personal level, ensuring that their clash—whenever it happens—will be nothing short of explosive. The MMA world is watching, and Tom Aspinall has made it clear: he’s coming for Jon Jones with everything he’s got.