Tom Aspinall News
Jon Jones responds to “ducking” accusations from fight fans amid latest Tom Aspinall talk: “I’d probably vacate the belt before officially retiring”
Fernando Quiles - November 29, 2024
Jon Jones is firing back at fans who accuse him of ducking Tom Aspinall. The current UFC heavyweight titleholder is Jones, while the interim champion is Aspinall. While it’s clear that the logical step for the UFC to take is a title unification bout, there’s no guarantee that it’ll come to fruition. “Bones” has more interest in fighting UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Popular UFC personality thinks Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall title unification bout will happen in 2025
Fernando Quiles - November 27, 2024
One prominent UFC personality believes Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall will ultimately take place. Jones vs. Aspinall has been a hot topic within the MMA community. “Bones” hasn’t shown much interest in fighting Aspinall. The future UFC Hall of Famer has shared his desire to fight light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira instead. UFC CEO Dana White isn’t gung-ho on the idea, expressing his belief that Jones is too big for “Poatan.”
Rampage Jackson believes Tom Aspinall is an easier matchup for Jon Jones than Stipe Miocic was
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2024
Rampage Jackson doesn’t think Tom Aspinall would be much of a problem for Jon Jones. After Jones beat Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 to defend his heavyweight title, many fans hoped he would face the current interim heavyweight champion in Tom Aspinall next. It would definitely be a highly-anticipated bout and one that would be tough to call.
Jon Jones' coach explains why he's confident 'Bones' would beat Tom Aspinall: "Jon has solved a lot more complex problems"
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2024
Brandon Gibson, the coach of Jon Jones, has full confidence his pupil will beat Tom Aspinall if they ever fight. After Jones beat Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 to defend his heavyweight title, many called for him to fight Aspinall next. It would be a massive fight and one that would be tough to predict.
Coach Firas Zahabi doesn't think Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall will happen: 'This is going to be a dangerous fight'
Fernando Quiles - November 24, 2024
MMA coach Firas Zahabi doesn’t believe fight fans will ever see Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall. Jones is the UFC heavyweight champion, while Aspinall holds the interim gold. “Bones” has made it clear that he’d rather fight UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira than Aspinall. UFC CEO Dana White is against the idea of Jones vs. “Poatan.”
Tom Aspinall confirms negotiations are underway for his UFC return: "We're just waiting on a date"
Josh Evanoff - November 21, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is in discussions for his return. The British fighter is fresh off his trip to New York City for UFC 309. Back for the first time since knocking out Curtis Blaydes in an interim title defense in July, Tom Aspinall served as the backup fighter for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. However, his services weren’t needed. ‘Bones’ ultimately scored a third-round knockout win on Saturday.
Glover Teixeira played a prank on Tom Aspinall in the lead up to UFC 309: “Jon Jones tripped in the bus”
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024
UFC legend Glover Teixeira played an amusing prank on Tom Aspinall over the weekend during UFC 309 in New York City. On Saturday night, Jon Jones defeated Stipe Miocic to successfully defend his UFC heavyweight championship. However, if necessary, interim champion Tom Aspinall was ready to step in on short notice and prove himself against the best of the best. He made weight, he’d done his media obligations, and he was ready to go.
Chael Sonnen reveals the concern he has for Tom Aspinall in a potential Jon Jones fight
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2024
Chael Sonnen says there is a major concern about Tom Aspinall if he does land the Jon Jones fight. After Jones defended his heavyweight title with a third-round TKO over Stipe Miocic, many fans were hopeful that he would face Aspinall next. Yet, ‘Bones’ was quick to admit that he wasn’t too interested in that bout when speaking at the UFC 309 post-fight press conference. However, if the bout does eventually happen, Sonnen says Aspinall’s lack of fight time in the Octagon is a concern.
Demetrious Johnson explains how Tom Aspinall can give Jon Jones issues in title fight: 'I feel comfortable saying that'
Fernando Quiles - November 19, 2024
Demetrious Johnson believes Tom Aspinall has the physical traits to dethrone Jon Jones. Jones holds the UFC Heavyweight Championship, while Aspinall is the interim titleholder. Aspinall was in attendance for UFC 309 to witness Jones pick Stipe Miocic apart. “Bones” scored a third-round TKO finish courtesy of a spinning back kick to the solar plexus.
Tom Aspinall reveals key disadvantage for Jon Jones in potential title unification fight: 'That’s something that keeps him up at night'
Fernando Quiles - November 19, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes there’s a clear disadvantage for Jon Jones if the two eventually collide inside the Octagon. Aspinall was in attendance for Jones’ heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic this past Saturday. “Bones” was dominant in the fight and landed a spinning back kick to the body of Miocic in round three to seal the deal.
Tom Aspinall is confident showdown with Jon Jones will eventually happen: "He has a gigantic ego"
Josh Evanoff - November 18, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall believes he will eventually fight Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 309 over the weekend. Back for the first time since submitting Ciryl Gane last March, Jon Jones met former champion Stipe Miocic. Sitting in the front row on fight night was interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. The British fighter weighed in as the backup fighter for the main event as well.
Tom Aspinall believes title showdown with Jon Jones is "biggest fight" in the UFC
Harry Kettle - November 17, 2024
Tom Aspinall has declared that he believes a title showdown with Jon Jones is the biggest fight that can be made in the UFC. While Jon Jones may have beaten Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last night, a lot of people were still focusing their attention on Tom Aspinall. The interim heavyweight champion has been pushing and pushing for a title shot against the undisputed champion Jones, but up to this point, his wish has not been granted.
Dana White confirms Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic winner should face Tom Aspinall next
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2024
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that he believes the winner of Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic should fight Tom Aspinall next. This weekend, the main event of UFC 309 is Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic. The two will battle it out over the UFC heavyweight championship. Alas, you could be forgiven for thinking that Tom Aspinall is in the main event instead. The Englishman has been the big name on everyone’s lips in the last few days, and in truth, the last few weeks and months.
Dana White weighs in on Jon Jones’ latest comments on Tom Aspinall fight after UFC 309
Curtis Calhoun - November 14, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White made his first public remarks since Jon Jones’s viral comments about Tom Aspinall during UFC 309 media day. Jones will defend the UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on Saturday in New York. He returns to the Octagon almost two years after submitting Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 to win the then-vacant belt.
Jon Jones gives blunt answer to why he doesn't want to fight 'A**hole' Tom Aspinall after UFC 309: "I don't want to do business with him"
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones says there’s more to the story when it comes to his position of not wanting to fight Tom Aspinall after UFC 309. Jones will face former titleholder Stipe Miocic in the UFC 309 main event this Saturday in New York City. Two of the greatest UFC fighters of all time will square off in one of the biggest cards of the year.
UFC fighter tells Tom Aspinall to stop whining about potential Jon Jones fight: “Nobody likes Tom, I hate to say it”
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2024
UFC 309 fighter Damon Jackson has suggested that some people don’t like Tom Aspinall as much as fans may expect. Tom Aspinall has one goal – to become the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. He’s already captured the interim belt, and he’s even managed to successfully defend it. Now, he has his eyes set on the king of the mountain Jon Jones.
Chael Sonnen suggests massive super fight for Alex Pereira following UFC 309 title bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic
Fernando Quiles - November 12, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes has a rather intriguing choice for Alex Pereira’s next fight. Pereira currently holds the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. While Magomed Ankalaev is the clear number one contender, “Poatan” claims the UFC doesn’t want to book him in a title fight because he is “boring.” This has led many to wonder if Pereira will try his hand in the heavyweight division.
If Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall doesn't happen, Michael Bisping thinks UFC should strip 'Bones' of title
Fernando Quiles - November 11, 2024
Michael Bisping thinks the UFC should strongly consider stripping Jon Jones of the heavyweight title if he avoids Tom Aspinall. Jones is the reigning champion at heavyweight. While he hasn’t had a fight since March 2023 due to injury, he’ll be back inside the Octagon this weekend. “Bones” will put his gold at stake against Stipe Miocic inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16th.