Dana White has always been one to take the path less trodden. Sometimes, it works out for him; sometimes, it doesn’t. His latest comments have sent shockwaves through the MMA community. The UFC CEO’s dismissal of Tom Aspinall’s achievements has left fans and pundits scratching their heads.
In a recent interview with Kevin Iole, White dropped a bombshell about the heavyweight division. He claimed that Aspinall, the interim champion, wasn’t anything special and, as such, didn’t deserve anything. This statement came despite Aspinall’s impressive 8-1 record in the UFC.
“He’s [Tom Aspinall] working his way up. He’s climbing up the ladder. Everyone says, ‘He deserves this, and he deserves that.’ The dude doesn’t deserve anything. He looks great, and he looks like he’s going to be the guy,” said White.
White’s words seem to fly in the face of Aspinall’s recent performance. The British fighter demolished Curtis Blaydes in just 60 seconds at UFC 304. It was a display of raw power and skill that had fans buzzing.
But apparently, it wasn’t enough to impress the UFC boss. White seems more interested in a showdown between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. He argues that these veterans deserve to fight with each other. It is noteworthy that both Jones and Miocic have been absent from the Octagon for quite some time now. But White’s persistence to make this matchup has raised eyebrows across the sport, even when the heavyweight division already has an interim champ.
Dana White Confident That Jon Jones Will Fight Tom Aspinall After Stipe Miocic
The world of MMA is buzzing with anticipation and speculation. At the center of it all is the outspoken CEO of UFC, White. He recently shared his thoughts on the future of the heavyweight division, sparking excitement and controversy among fans and fighters alike.
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Dana White believes that Miocic will hang up his gloves after the fight. As for Jones, White sees a different path. He expects the current heavyweight champ to seek new challenges. Specifically, he thinks Jones will want to test himself against Tom Aspinall. White’s confidence in Jones’ next move is striking. He said he would be “shocked” if Jones didn’t want to fight Aspinall.
“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 [Tom] Aspinall,” said White via Kevin Iole.
The focus is on three key players: Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic, and Tom Aspinall. Each of them brings a unique story to this unfolding drama in the octagon. Jones and Miocic are most likely set to face each other in November at UFC 309. It’s a fight that’s been long in the making. But what happens after this highly anticipated bout? That’s where things get interesting, as Jones would have no one else to face but the fighter from the UK, Tom Aspinall.
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