'He went back on his word' - Ariel Helwani on Dana White's statement indicating a silent exit by Jon Jones from heavyweight title unification bout
Jon Jones and Dana White. Photo via Getty Images
The
Ariel Helwani
Show highlighted some of the real answers that UFC boss
Dana White
has provided fans regarding the future course of action within the heavyweight division of the promotion. Helwani, in his recent episode, condemned the attitude being displayed by the current
heavyweight
champion,
Jon Jones
, regarding the highly anticipated
title unification bout
.
In one of the segments of the episode, it was also revealed that Bones had previously accepted a fight against the interim champion but later backed out for reasons that have not been disclosed publicly yet.
Ariel Helwani analyses the recent comments by the UFC boss Dana White on the title unification bout, confirms further revelations to come on the issue
Jon Jones' last bout within the Octagon was against Stipe Miocic, where the fighter retained his heavyweight championship belt. The only loss in his professional career came from his fight against Matt Hamill, and with a pro-MMA record of 28-1-0, the fighter has established himself as one of the toughest heavyweight contenders of all time.
However, in recent times, Jones' ignorance to leave a positive sign upon his return to the Octagon against the longest reigning interim champion Tom Aspinall has stirred controversies and criticism towards the fighter.
While, for the longest time, MMA fans had believed that the Bones had been ducking Aspinall, a recent episode of the Ariel Helwani Show, it has not always been the same. According to Helwani, 'Dana White said Jon Jones was offered the deal and accepted the deal.
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The problem is he didn't tell you the whole story.'
He further said, 'He didn't tell you how he went back on his word. Eventually, that part will come out.'
"I'm TIRED of It!" - Ariel Helwani on Jon Jones 'Disrespecting' UFC Title, Tom Aspinall Fight Update
Helwani, through his show, reflected on Dana White's recent comments and the change in the statement made by the UFC boss. While the promotion guaranteed a fight between Jones and Aspinall, Dana's comment in his latest press appearance tells a different story. The UFC boss is seen kind of giving up on the entire issue, 'If Jon doesn't want to fight.
We can try to make him fight. Throw things at him that inspire him to fight.
But we will figure it out.'
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'It will explode' - Ilia Topuria makes a chilling statement ahead of lightweight title run against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317
Jon had recently expressed his interest in fighting the former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, post the rumors of the latter's return to the Octagon. With the recent developments, the chances of Jon Jones facing Tom Aspinall for the title unification bout has got slimmer and there are no chances of fruition.
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