Why doesn't Jon Jones look his opponent in the eye? UFC champion sheds light on faceoffs

When you think of UFC World Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe he's the GOAT of MMA? perhaps. Does that mean he has a brutal winning record? absolutely. The truth is, there's a lot about Jon Jones that stands out.

And one of those things is when you don't even look at your opponent during a faceoff. There are also fighters who don't look their opponents in the eye properly when in front of the camera. For example, Sean Strickland has been vocal about how awkward it is. But is that also Jones' reason? He has the answer for us.

Jon Jones doesn't make eye contact with anyone.

Jon Jones is one of the greatest MMA fighters in the history of the sport. The last time we saw him fight was at UFC 285, when he locked horns with Cyril Gane, earning a second-round submission to take the belt for himself. Since then, Jones was scheduled to compete in his next bout against Stipe Miocic, but things unfortunately went awry when he tore his pectoral tendon during practice. For now, he's on the sidelines healing, but had to acknowledge his video.

Videos of Jones facing off against numerous opponents trended on Instagram. However, he didn't face them at all. During each confrontation, “Bones” made a point of looking away from his opponent. Why?

“It's nothing personal. They're all great characters in my story.” In the comments section of one such post, Jones said something that surprised fans. Jones is clearly on a roll after defeating numerous champions and iconic fighters. So what does he have in store next?

What's next for “Bones”?

Jon Jones is still scheduled to compete in the fight against Stipe Miocic. Miocic, like 'Bones,' is a prominent name in the heavyweight division, and if anyone has a chance to secure the belt from the champion, it's him. However, things started to change after the championship match was disrupted by injury.

tom aspinall After Jones defeated Sergei Pavlovic by vicious knockout in the first round at UFC 295, he began calling for the UFC to strip Jones of the title. Jones is currently meeting with Aspinall, and when Jones touches Aspinall's shoulder to greet him, he brushes his hand away, making the rounds on the internet.

Clearly, Jon Jones isn't going to let Aspinall measure his reach or get too close, even if they're having very friendly interactions. Do you think the two will fight someday? Please tell us your thoughts.