Tom Aspinall suggests he might have pursued Miocic fight if he were Jon Jones

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Tom Aspinall understands why Jon Jones wants to fight Stipe Miocic.

Tom Aspinall Suggests He Might Have Pursued Miocic Fight if He Were Jon Jones

Tom Aspinall understands why Jon Jones wants to fight Stipe Miocic.

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Jones (27-1, 1 NC) was originally scheduled to defend his heavyweight strap against Miocic (20-4) at UFC 295 in November 2023 but was forced out due to a torn pectoral muscle. To keep a heavyweight title tilt on the card, Tom Aspinall (14-3) faced and knocked out Sergei Pavlovich for the interim variety. Since then, Jones has suggested he will stay the course and has his sights set solely on the former heavyweight champion rather than the surging 31-year-old.

With no timeline for Jones’ return, Aspinall initially called for the champ to be stripped of his title. However, the Brit has since changed his tune and has been rallying for a clash against Jones. “Bones” does not want that matchup; the same goes for Miocic. Some expect that when Jones and Miocic collide—a date for their meeting is rumored for November—it will be a retirement match for both heavyweights.

With Jones and Miocic turning him down, Aspinall agreed to defend his interim throne against Curtis Blaydes (18-4) in the co-main event at UFC 304. Jones took a shot at the interim title defense, labeling it a ‘number one contender’ fight. Despite the snub, Aspinall does not hold any ill will towards Jones or Miocic, even saying he understands where they are coming from. Aspinall talked with Title Sports Network on Saturday, where he suggested that he might have done the same if he were in Jones’ situation.

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Will we see Jones vs Aspinall?

Did Jones chose wisely?

Is the Interim Belt, the real belt?

Let Tom bang bro?​

 

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Will we see Jones vs Aspinall?

Did Jones chose wisely?

Is the Interim Belt, the real belt?

Let Tom bang bro?​

Will we see Jones vs Aspinall?

No. UFC can't pull it off. I'll be impressed if they do, it's the best fight of the decade.

Did Jones chose wisely?

Nah, I don't care about Jones-Miocic, it won't do anything for Jones' resumé.

Is the Interim Belt, the real belt?

Yes.

Let Tom bang bro?

Yes.​

 

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[filthybliss]

Yeah, Tom's just tooting his own horn here.

But at this point, anyone would in his shoes.

 

[Johnnny]

If Tom Aspinall were Jon Jones, Nina Drama wouldn't have rejected him.

 

[Arm Barbarian]

I think most of us get why Jon is doing it, at least from HIS perspective.

It's one of the lowest risk to highest reward match ups he could pick at HW.

Stipe has the name. Two time HW champ.

UFC probably pays him a handsome fee for it.

The main issue is virtually no one outside of Jons remaining fans and pink Goof cares about this match up whatsoever at this stage of their careers.

Stipes last fight he got flatlined in, and he has been MIA since then, for quite some time.

It's just a bizarre match up tbh.

 

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[whocares]

He seems to be implying that lowkey, Jon is gay.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

GOAT?

 

[don't ask]

Well, yeah. anyone who was handpicking their opponents to avoid dangerous contenders would fight the name coming out of retirement.

 

[nonoob]

@Davidjacksonjones @helax

Any cheers imho were undeserved after his 10 years of a nonstop HW hiding period.

 

[Poirierfan]

GOAT?

No!!!!! Lol

 

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Any cheers imho were undeserved after his 10 years of a nonstop HW hiding period.

No!!!!! Lol

@Davidjacksonjones

 

[Poirierfan]

He seems to be implying that lowkey, Jon is gay.

In the past I have implied that Jones is gay, highkey.

 

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JONES THEME 4 MEMORIAL DAY

 

[StonedLemur]

I think most of us get why Jon is doing it, at least from HIS perspective.

It's one of the lowest risk to highest reward match ups he could pick at HW.

Stipe has the name. Two time HW champ.

UFC probably pays him a handsome fee for it.

The main issue is virtually no one outside of Jons remaining fans and pink Goof cares about this match up whatsoever at this stage of their careers.

Stipes last fight he got flatlined in, and he has been MIA since then, for quite some time.

It's just a bizarre match up tbh.

I think bizarre is the perfect way of saying it sir.
At least the other divisions are starting to move along, because who the fuck knows when the HW drama will subside.

 

[StonedLemur]

In the past I have implied that Jones is gay, highkey.

Highkey...really sir? Lol