Tom Aspinall is doing every thing he can to get Jon Jones to battle him.
For almost a 12 months, Aspinall has been chasing a battle with the UFC heavyweight champion that, up to now, Jones has been unwilling to grant him. As an alternative, Jones seems set to defend his title in opposition to Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November, whereas Aspinall, the interim champion, is left ready. Add in that Miocic has not competed since 2021 whereas Aspinall not too long ago defended his interim title, and it’s a irritating scenario for the English heavyweight, and talking on TNT Sports not too long ago, Aspinall admits his current uptick in trash speak is a direct results of that.
“I’m simply attempting to get a battle, mate,” Aspinall mentioned when requested about his current uptick in social media callouts. “I simply wish to have my probability to battle for the undisputed title, in fact. That’s the subsequent pure development. And likewise it’s a dream battle for me, so I’m going to push for it.”
Aspinall began pushing for a battle with Jones after profitable the interim title at UFC 295 and when he started, was extraordinarily respectful of the longer term Corridor of Famer. Nevertheless, as Jones continues to dismiss Aspinall, the interim champion modified his tune a bit, becoming more aggressive in calling out Jones for refusing to fight him. In flip, Jones has become increasingly more antagonistic towards Aspinall. And for Aspinall, that’s simply what he needs.
“As a result of he needs the straightforward battle, Stipe. For now,” Aspinall mentioned when requested why Jones gained’t battle him. “However I’ve the religion. I feel Jon’s getting a bit ticked off with me on the minute, which is my intention. I’m attempting to check his ego to see if he’ll be like, ‘Proper, really, I’m the person at heavyweight. I’m going to indicate you.’ In order that’s what I’m engaged on in the meanwhile. It appears that evidently Jon is getting somewhat bit fuming at me, in order that might be good if he continues that.”
Whether or not or not his plan will work stays to be seen, however all Aspinall can do at this level is wait and see. Properly, that and prepare. As a result of although the battle isn’t really official but, Aspinall says he’s getting ready to function the backup fighter for the Jones vs. Miocic matchup at UFC 309, and a technique or one other get what’s rightfully his.
“I’m coaching with that in thoughts,” Aspinall mentioned. “So far as I’m involved, I’m coaching to battle doubtlessly in November. So it doesn’t matter what occurs, I’ll be match and able to go in November. No affirmation on the battle but, no affirmation on if I’m the backup but. They did inform me that after my battle, however the heavyweight title battle between Stipe and Jones is just not official but so I’m nonetheless ready on that.”
UFC 309 takes place on Nov. 16 at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis.
