Few names carry as much weight as Jon Jones. The heavyweight champion has long been considered one of the greatest fighters of all time. Recently, UFC CEO Dana White added fuel to that fire by naming Jones the number one pound-for-pound fighter of all time. This declaration didn’t sit well with everyone, particularly Tom Aspinall.
The interim heavyweight champion has been itching for a shot at Jones’ title. Now, he’s not holding back his thoughts on White’s comments. Tom Aspinall, fresh off his first title defense against Curtis Blaydes, took to his YouTube channel to address the situation. The British fighter didn’t mince words when discussing White’s apparent favoritism towards Jones.
“This week, actually, we’ve got a cracking video coming out. We’re going to clap back, clapping back…How do I feel about fighting the pound-for-pound No.1 in the world? Make sure you like and subscribe [his channel]. You’re going to find out this week. I’m going to reply to Dana White. I’m going to reply to Jon Jones. And we’re coming for you, man. Jon Jones, we are coming for you on the channel – not just on the channel, we’re coming for you in the octagon, as well,” said Aspinall via his YouTube channel.
Aspinall’s frustration is understandable. He’s been pushing for a unification bout with Jones for months. However, the UFC has other plans, with Jones set to face Stipe Miocic in November.
This heavyweight drama is just getting started. Fans will be anticipating Tom Aspinall’s next move. Will his persistence pay off? Or will Jones prove why he’s Dana White’s number one? Only time will tell.
Dana White Confident That Jon Jones Will Face Tom Aspinall After Stipe Miocic
Potential retirement fights are a hot topic in the MMA world. Lately, all eyes have been on heavyweight champion Jon Jones and his future in the octagon. UFC CEO recently stirred the pot with some intriguing comments about Jones’ career trajectory. White believes that before hanging up his gloves, Jones will face off against rising star Tom Aspinall.
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Jones, often hailed as the greatest of all time, has been a dominant force in UFC for over a decade. On the other hand, Tom Aspinall is the new kid on the block making waves in the heavyweight division. White’s comments came during a recent interview where he discussed the future of the heavyweight division.
“I don’t know what Jon Jones will do after this fight, but I would be shocked if he didn’t want to test himself against Aspinall,” said White via Kevin Iole.
This potential matchup is like a Hollywood script coming to life. The seasoned veteran facing off against the hungry newcomer – it’s a promoter’s dream! Of course, Jones’s upcoming fight with Stipe Miocic still needs to be considered. But fight fans can’t help but look ahead to what might come next.
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