The UFC heavyweight division has been buzzing lately, and Tom Aspinall isn’t holding back his thoughts. The British knockout artist, who recently claimed the interim heavyweight title, has some spicy takes about UFC 309’s main event. Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are set to clash this Saturday at Madison Square Garden. While many see this as a historic battle between two legends, Aspinall had some different thoughts about it.
Aspinall isn’t just throwing shade from the sidelines. He revealed that he was actually going to be there as the backup fighter, ready to jump in if either main event fighter pulls out. The Brit seemed genuinely excited about watching these veterans up close, even if it is going to be their last outing in the UFC.
“It’s a bit of a retirement party but…I am looking forward to being up close and personal and seeing what these guys look like on the back end of their career.”
Jon Jones hasn’t shown much interest in fighting Tom Aspinall for unification. Instead, ‘Bones’ seems more interested in potentially facing light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira. That has got to sting for Aspinall, who’s been practically waving his interim belt around trying to get noticed.
Whether or not this turns out to be a “retirement party” as Tom Aspinall suggested, one thing is for sure. He will be there, suited up and ready to step in. Even if he doesn’t fight, he will get to see these two legends throw down live at the MSG Arena.
Ariel Helwani Believes Jon Jones’ Legacy In Danger If Tom Aspinall Fight Doesn’t Happen
While Jones is getting ready for his UFC 309 showdown with Stipe Miocic, there’s another heavyweight brewing up a storm – Aspinall. Respected MMA journalist Ariel Helwani has jumped into the mix with some spicy takes about the heavyweight champion’s legacy.
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Jones has been dropping hints about wanting to fight Alex Pereira. He revealed that he wants the BMF title instead of unifying the heavyweight belts against Tom Aspinall. According to Helwani, if Jones skips out on fighting Aspinall, it’ll leave a permanent scratch on his otherwise spotless career record.
“When the story of Tom Aspinall is written, it will be said, it will be noted, that Jon Jones refused to fight him. This will be a mark, there will be a notation there that he did not fight this guy.”
Tom Aspinall has been steamrolling through the heavyweight division like a hot knife through butter. Helwani believes Aspinall is destined for greatness and will eventually join the conversation alongside legends. Whether Jones changes his mind after UFC 309 and decides to take on the interim champion remains to be seen.
