Nov 11, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Tom Aspinall (blue gloves) reacts to beating Sergei Pavlovich (red gloves) during UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden. / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Jones’ withdrawal from a UFC 295 matchup with Miocic last November set the ...

From the files of having your cake and eating it, too, it has been difficult to come to terms with Jon Jones' self-narrative of late as the often reclusive UFC legend has resurfaced in the media cycle entering just his second bout in a span approaching five full years.

He's all set to face Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309, but Jon Jones just can't get away from the questions about why he won't fight interim champion Tom Aspinall.