Despite some current frustrations from fans, Jon Jones still drew a crowd during one of his recent activities outside the octagon.
While there`s ongoing debate about whether the UFC should strip the heavyweight champion, he continues to have a base of supporters who defend him.
Judging by his recent social media posts, it appears `Bones` is not currently preparing for a fight camp and is instead enjoying time away from competition.
Jones even referenced the common criticism that he`s `doing everything but fighting` when he recently announced a new venture.
In a recent online post, the fighter widely considered the greatest of all time offered praise for fellow UFC champion Tom Aspinall, a notable shift from their previous online exchanges.
Jon Jones Reacts to Title Petition and Thanks Tom Aspinall for Promotion
During his recent visit to Thailand, Jon Jones announced he would host a seminar at the well-known Bangtao gym in Phuket.
Attendees had the chance to meet him in person, and Bangtao promoted the seminar by highlighting that Jones would teach techniques that contributed to his legendary career.
The event was dubbed the biggest seminar in the gym`s history and attracted significant attendance, which was expected given the rare chance to learn from a fighter like ‘Bones’.
Jones shared his reflections on the seminar experience via social media shortly after it concluded.
He specifically pointed out the large number of participants who had traveled from the UK, humorously crediting Tom Aspinall for providing him with “free promotion.”
Although he followed up with sincere thanks to everyone who attended and trained with him, ‘Bones’ quickly returned to making light of the ongoing situation in the heavyweight division.
He playfully urged fans to sign the petition calling for him to be stripped of his title, acknowledging the significant attention it has garnered.
Tom Aspinall Engages in Playful Banter Regarding Jon Jones` Trip to Thailand
Meanwhile, interim champion Tom Aspinall has recently spent time with prominent combat sports figure Craig Jones.
It wasn`t long before the elite grappler Craig Jones began making jokes about Jon Jones while in Aspinall`s company.
Craig Jones posted a video on Instagram featuring a skit that parodied a viral clip of Jon Jones in Thailand riding on the back of a motorcycle and pulling the driver`s hair.
Aspinall participated in the skit, portraying someone trying to go about his day before his motorcycle ride was comically interrupted.
Jon Jones saw the video and commented “rent free” beneath the post, suggesting that Aspinall is preoccupied with thoughts of him.
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