Jon Jones Fires Back at UFC Rivals Cormier and Sonnen

LAS VEGAS, NV — UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently took to Twitter to fire back at former rivals Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen. This online exchange occurred on June 6, 2025, after Cormier and Sonnen made critical comments regarding Jones’ lengthy absence from the octagon while interim champion Tom Aspinall has held his title for over 600 days.

In his tweet, Jones commented, “Jon Jones whooped both of y’all, but hey—why not team up on a podcast and gossip about his life? Meanwhile, he’s out here making your annual salary in a week. Stay busy, boys.” This remark was directed at Cormier and Sonnen, who co-host the show Good Guy/Bad Guy on ESPN, where they have critiqued Jones repeatedly.

Sonnen, a UFC Hall of Famer himself, responded by recalling a past encounter with Jones, saying, “I ripped his toe off,” referencing a gruesome injury Jones suffered during their 2013 fight. Jones won that match via TKO, but the incident left a lasting impression on fans, raising questions about how the fight might have unfolded had it lasted longer.

Both Cormier and Sonnen have voiced their frustrations about Jones’ reluctance to fight Aspinall, with Aspinall declaring himself the undisputed champion in a recent podcast appearance. Their comments reflect ongoing interest and tension regarding the heavyweight title landscape.

As anticipation builds for a potential bout between Jones and Aspinall, MMA experts and fans alike are urging Jones to make a move. Veteran fighter Matt Brown suggested that if Aspinall truly believed the fight would not happen, he would have sought another matchup already.

The backlash from fans regarding Jones’ inactivity continues to grow, with a petition to strip him of his title accumulating over 185,000 signatures. As of now, it remains unclear when or if Jones will return to defend his belt against the interim champion Aspinall.

In the world of mixed martial arts, the stakes remain high, and Jones’ next steps could profoundly impact the heavyweight division.