Why do you think the UFC won’t strip Jon Jones?

[theincognito]

He just fought, but it's not like he actually defended, and has been pretty vocal about continuing to not actually defend.

A champ that isn't even attempting to fight contenders isn't a champ

Gane was THE contender when Jones entered the division.

And Jones-Stipe was planned even still before Aspinall was in the picture.

Now Aspinall is the clear next in line. If Jones doesn't take that fight, then yes he should be stripped.

But not yet. Having just fought, he still has a window to make up his mind. I'd say November.

 

[Doctor Grudge]

Gane was THE contender when Jones entered the division.

And Jones-Stipe was planned even still before Aspinall was in the picture.

Now Aspinall is the clear next in line. If Jones doesn't take that fight, then yes he should be stripped.

But not yet. Having just fought, he still has a window to make up his mind. I'd say November.

Jon Jones defended his title in November in 2024. And you're saying he has until November 2025 before he decides to fight anyone again - and THEN he can be stripped?

 

[theincognito]

Jon Jones defended his title in November in 2024. And you're saying he has until November 2025 before he decides to fight anyone again - and THEN he can be stripped?

That's what I would say (defend by November 2025). UFC would probably say even longer. It was March 2023 to November 2024 for him last time.

 

[Doctor Grudge]

That's what I would say (defend by November 2025). UFC would probably say even longer. It was March 2023 to November 2024 for him last time.

March 23 to Nov 24 is the gap between when he fought. He was signed to fight Stipe shortly after he fought Gane and the fight got delayed a couple of times. Jones made his intentions to fight Stipe very early.

You're saying that he shouldn't even need to sign a fight or have any plans to for a full year?

 

[theincognito]

March 23 to Nov 24 is the gap between when he fought. He was signed to fight Stipe shortly after he fought Gane and the fight got delayed a couple of times. Jones made his intentions to fight Stipe very early.

You're saying that he shouldn't even need to sign a fight or have any plans to for a full year?

No, defend by. He should be in the cage by November.

 

[Mick Dojang]

Every other day there is a new thread from a sherdogger in his feels over this fight not occurring. I don’t think a single thread had the one piece of intellectual honesty that would make the truth self evident and it not a progressive discussion. So let’s address the matter objectively so we can remove the pro wrasslin mindset and have a greater degree of understanding. Address the elephant head on. I need every sherdogger mad at Jones over this fight to explain this logically. Why has the UFC not stripped Jones since he is clearly as you say ducking for years?

The only reason anyone is talking about Heavyweight at all is the Jones ducking narrative

It costs Dana nothing to just keep a GOAT contender sitting on the throne for a few years doing nothing while stirring up controversy. As soon as Jones fights him (regardless of outcome), people still stop caring about heavyweight - either you get a Jones win (in which case the duck narrative stops) or a Tom win (in which case one of the UFC's last remaining stars retires and UFC have yet another champion that isn't a household name (i.e. draw for general public)

If anything Dana should be feeding fake (or real) gossip to the media about this to keep the controversy simmering as long as possible and to build up Aspinall's profile.

Stripping Jones benefits the sport but directly impacts UFC's bottom line, Dana's main concern is the latter (which is his job tbf)

 

[orca]

how many months does it take to defend the HW belt? the average timeline
and how long had been his last defense at HW?

 

[Doctor Grudge]

No, defend by. He should be in the cage by November.

Ah, ok got it.

 

[Mind Mine]

That's a hell of a word salad sherbro. The only fans with a 'pro wrasslin' mindset are Jones apologists who think he should be able to choose his own next fight instead of unifying the belt because 'entertainment dollars are more important than a real ranking system (aka a real sport)'. Go back to the WWE and leave mma for the ones who care about keeping it a legit sport

I stopped at word salad. In a threaf 5 pages long obviously others didn’t have the same comprehension issue so you can take your poorly comprehending ass off my thread or you can kiss the skin off my dick. Take your pick champ

 

[Mind Mine]

This guy legitimately thinks that the UFC seems to have no incentive to cater to Jon's whims and that Jon is a completely powerless and therefore, blameless party in the situation. He actually laughs off that idea.

There's no talking to him past that point, so no reason to bother.

Who are you talking to cocksucker.

 

[Mind Mine]

Just as I figured you have no valid arguments or facts at all. Just your mindless drivel.

Thanks for playing.

Meanwhile still to this day not a single instance of Aspinall being a proven sell and sherdog full of sniveling bitches. I wonder why this fight isn’t going down Jones hasn’t been stripped and you’re still a sniveling bitch on the matter? Could it be youre fucking stupid? I dunno boss you tell me?

 

[Elegant]

Who are you talking to cocksucker.

That guy is such a loser, can never put together any logical argument, just regurgitates the same nonsense and stalks other users like an obsessed little ex girlfriend after claiming to have put you on ignore, a true weirdo

 

[Mind Mine]

This guy legitimately thinks that the UFC seems to have no incentive to cater to Jon's whims and that Jon is a completely powerless and therefore, blameless party in the situation. He actually laughs off that idea.

There's no talking to him past that point, so no reason to bother.

I think I may have blocked you for doing little queer shit like talking about me to other grown men and not to me. I find that the lamest little shit. I may block you again because you come across kinda girlie with these moves. Absence can make a heart fonder. I doubt it I just want your lame ass antics off my threads in particular if you don’t mind respectfully

 

[Mind Mine]

That guy is such a loser, can never put together any logical argument, just regurgitates the same nonsense and stalks other users like an obsessed little ex girlfriend after claiming to have put you on ignore, a true weirdo

Some of these dudes are LOSERS. They comment on threads like a little queer talking about the thread starter and pretending they can’t comprehend the writing. Like bitch go make content. Do something. Being a little cunt because you lack the ability to create content or your threads suck or you may just disagree is the definition of taking it personal. Fuck outta here

 

[HeffDoesWant]

He creates talk.

Integrity has never been the UFCs strong suit.

 

[Vigfree]

He just fought. You don't strip a champ who just fought unless they are moving out of the division or retiring.

Just fought? it's been just over 4 motnhs now. It's time to book it. They will give him another 2 months or so max to negoriate and work out a deal. Eventually comes a limit and they will strip and book a fight for Tom.

 

[Captain Herb]

I stopped at word salad. In a threaf 5 pages long obviously others didn’t have the same comprehension issue so you can take your poorly comprehending ass off my thread or you can kiss the skin off my dick. Take your pick champ

lol it's 5 pages of you getting beat like a rented mule but I guess that's what you asked for when you made it

 

[PeterGriffin]

Meanwhile still to this day not a single instance of Aspinall being a proven sell and sherdog full of sniveling bitches. I wonder why this fight isn’t going down Jones hasn’t been stripped and you’re still a sniveling bitch on the matter? Could it be youre fucking stupid? I dunno boss you tell me?

Lol, weak man.

You keep regurgitating the same shit over and over because you have no real arguments bro. Tom deserves the shot, your boy is doing everything he can to duck any real opponents and you know it.

Jon ducked Francis and he's absolutely ducking Tom. You see it, and you know it it's true, that's why you can't let this go. Tom's living rent-free in your head too, lol. Apparently you are as scared of Jon losing as he is.

Most fighters are exactly that... fighters. They aren't Youtubers or social media darlings. They come to do a job, get paid and go home. It is entirely the responsibility of the UFC to market and promote the fight. I am sorry this is difficult concept for you to grab, I am sure it will eventually sink in.

Btw, if YOU'RE going to call someone stupid, perhaps you might want to use proper grammar. Mr. Amos, you're a joke and a fairweather fan. If the roles were revesrsed, and it was Tom trying to freeze Jon out, you'd be screaming about how unfair it is to poor old Jonny.

You're a pathetic excuse for a "fan", bro. Stick to wrestling, you understand that. Now hurry along, the short bus has been waiting to pick you up... boss.

 

[PeterGriffin]

lol it's 5 pages of you getting beat like a rented mule but I guess that's what you asked for when you made it

It was an obvious troll job from the get-go.

I think I may have blocked you for doing little queer shit like talking about me to other grown men and not to me. I find that the lamest little shit. I may block you again because you come across kinda girlie with these moves. Absence can make a heart fonder. I doubt it I just want your lame ass antics off my threads in particular if you don’t mind respectfully

Wait... you block people because you can't handle reading what some random person says??? And then have the gall to call someone else girlie???

Wow, you are mentally weak.

 

[Rio Ferdinand]

Jon is the only one on the roster that can sell PPVs right now.

Everyone else flops pretty much.

If I were Dana I'd start promoting Topuria HARD.