Conor McGregor criticizes “woeful” Tom Aspinall sparring footage in message to Jon Jones

Conor McGregor believes there actually is enough tape of Tom Aspinall for Jon Jones to study.

The talk of the MMA world has been a potential title unification clash between Jones and Aspinall. “Bones” had a successful defense against Stipe Miocic this past Saturday night at UFC 309. Interim titleholder Aspinall was inside Madison Square Garden in New York City to witness the fight.

Following UFC 309, Aspinall told Ariel Helwani that he believes Jones is wary of him because there’s isn’t a lot of tape to study. A certain Irishman disagrees with that notion.

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Conor McGregor Warms Up to Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall After Sparring Footage

In a recently deleted post on ‘X,’ Conor McGregor revealed he observed footage of Tom Aspinall sparring with Glory Kickboxing heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven. It doesn’t sound like the “Notorious” one was impressed, and he feels there are holes for Jon Jones to exploit.

Conor McGregor believes that Tom Aspinall looked “woeful” sparring against Glory Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven

“I’ve warmed to this matchup, I think it should happen.”

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“The footage of him looking woeful vs. Rico Verhoeven is good footage to watch for Jon,” McGregor wrote. “I’ve warmed to this matchup, I think it should happen.”

Jones has always taken a methodical approach to his fights, and he’s made it clear that he looks through footage of his opponents. “Bones” even pays attention to the fighter interviews before his bouts.

Whether the “woeful” display put on by Aspinall is a sign of bad things ahead or if it’ll ultimately amount to nothing remains to be seen. Rico Verhoeven is a master at the standup game given that kickboxing is his world. Could Jones take something away from the clip of that sparring session?

It’s all a moot point until Jones vs. Aspinall is booked, but UFC CEO Dana White has made it clear that he wants the fight to happen.