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Tom Aspinall Responds to Jon Jones Calling Him an A**hole “Couldn’t care less what he thinks.”

Tom Aspinall UFCUFC heavyweight interim champion Tom Aspinall has responded to heavyweight king Jon Jones calling him an a**hole. Simply, Aspinall…

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UFC heavyweight interim champion Tom Aspinall has responded to heavyweight king Jon Jones calling him an a**hole. Simply, Aspinall does not care.

Tom Aspinall

The UK-born heavyweight quickly made a name for himself with his exceptional finishing ability. Aspinall won his first five UFC fights in dominant fashion, with four of those victories coming by first-round stoppage.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 28: Tom Aspinall of England raises the interim UFC heavyweight championship belt after his knockout victory against Curtis Blaydes of the U.S. during the UFC 304 event at Co-op Live on July 28, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

His rise through the ranks was briefly halted by a knee injury in a fight against Curtis Blaydes in 2022. However, Tom Aspinall made a triumphant return in 2023, defeating Marcin Tybura by first-round TKO. This victory set him up for an interim heavyweight title shot against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, which Aspinall won via knockout in just over a minute.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 11: Tom Aspinall of England prepares to face Sergei Pavlovich of Russia in the interim UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 295 event at Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Aspinall successfully defended his interim title against Curtis Blaydes in a rematch at UFC 304, again winning by first-round knockout.

Speaking in an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, he explained:

“I couldn’t care less what he thinks. Or anybody else for that matter… Jon Jones calling me an a**hole? Whatever.”

Tom Aspinall has long been waiting for a match against the UFC heavyweight division king Jon Jones. On Jones negotiating for more money, Aspinall explained:

“I think he should be compensated well. I agree. I’m a damn dangerous fight for him. The most dangerous of his career, by far. And he knows it.

“I think he secretly wants the fight. Because he has a huge ego, which he should.

Jon Jones selects Francis Ngannou, Daniel Cormier, and Tom Aspinall for his dream team

Tom Aspinall on the Jon Jones Unification Match “This fight is going to happen. Throw me a pair of gloves.”

Tom AspinallThe UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been long waiting to hear any confirmation from the UFC regarding…

Tom Aspinall

The UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been long waiting to hear any confirmation from the UFC regarding a Jon Jones title unification match. For weeks, the heavyweight king ‘Bones’ Jones has been claiming he will not fight Aspinall, instead he aims to retire. But Aspinall recently revealed

Tom Aspinall Updates on Jon Jones Fight

After a series of submission and KO/TKO wins in the UFC’s heavyweight division, the UK-born Tom Aspinall was able to earn the UFC interim heavyweight title. Jon ‘Bones’ Jones sat out during that time, while holding the UFC heavyweight title, due to an injury. But now both Aspinall and Jones have one title defense each and have yet to unify the titles.

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At UFC 309, Jon Jones earned a TKO win against the former champion Stipe Miocic. Leading up to the fight, the US-born Jones refused to acknowledge a possible fight against Aspinall instead claiming he will retire. After the fight, he said he would be happy to meet the interim champion for the right amount of money.

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Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall

Behind the scenes, Aspinall spoke with UFC brass Hunter Campbell and Dana White and he claims he is optimistic about this future and to expect big news soon.

Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, he explained how he felt after a meeting with Dana White and Hunter Campbell, he said:

“This fight is goping to happen… A lot of negotiating to do, I’m very optimistic. Throw me a pair of gloves and I’m in.“

Fans have been clamoring to finally see Jon Jones meet Tom Aspinall in the octagon. With no injuries and a clear schedule, there is nothing blocking this heavyweight fight. On Jones’ UFC 309 title win, Aspinall said:

“Jon Jones did Jon Jones things… Standard procedure Jon Jones. Stipe… 42-year-old Stipe just didn’t have the legs anymore… Jones is brilliant in MMA, one of the best to ever do it… Me at 31 years old and Stipe at 42 years old- we’re not even in the same stratosphere… I am not a 42-year-old Stipe and Jon knows it.

“I got see Jones fight up close, and as a future opponent this was some information that was very interesting to me.”

Tom Aspinall on the Jon Jones Unification Match “This fight is going to happen. Throw me a pair of gloves.”

Tom AspinallThe UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been long waiting to hear any confirmation from the UFC regarding…

Tom Aspinall

The UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been long waiting to hear any confirmation from the UFC regarding a Jon Jones title unification match. For weeks, the heavyweight king ‘Bones’ Jones has been claiming he will not fight Aspinall, instead he aims to retire. But Aspinall recently revealed

Tom Aspinall Updates on Jon Jones Fight

After a series of submission and KO/TKO wins in the UFC’s heavyweight division, the UK-born Tom Aspinall was able to earn the UFC interim heavyweight title. Jon ‘Bones’ Jones sat out during that time, while holding the UFC heavyweight title, due to an injury. But now both Aspinall and Jones have one title defense each and have yet to unify the titles.

Jon Jones UFC 309

At UFC 309, Jon Jones earned a TKO win against the former champion Stipe Miocic. Leading up to the fight, the US-born Jones refused to acknowledge a possible fight against Aspinall instead claiming he will retire. After the fight, he said he would be happy to meet the interim champion for the right amount of money.

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Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall

Behind the scenes, Aspinall spoke with UFC brass Hunter Campbell and Dana White and he claims he is optimistic about this future and to expect big news soon.

Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, he explained how he felt after a meeting with Dana White and Hunter Campbell, he said:

“This fight is goping to happen… A lot of negotiating to do, I’m very optimistic. Throw me a pair of gloves and I’m in.“

Fans have been clamoring to finally see Jon Jones meet Tom Aspinall in the octagon. With no injuries and a clear schedule, there is nothing blocking this heavyweight fight. On Jones’ UFC 309 title win, Aspinall said:

“Jon Jones did Jon Jones things… Standard procedure Jon Jones. Stipe… 42-year-old Stipe just didn’t have the legs anymore… Jones is brilliant in MMA, one of the best to ever do it… Me at 31 years old and Stipe at 42 years old- we’re not even in the same stratosphere… I am not a 42-year-old Stipe and Jon knows it.

“I got see Jones fight up close, and as a future opponent this was some information that was very interesting to me.”

‘What’s The Aspinall RD1 Line?’ – Fans React To Tom Aspinall Being Favorite In Jon Jones Matchup Post-UFC 309

A much-desired title unification fight between UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and his interim counterpart Tom Aspinall continues to be the talk of the town. Despite Aspinall having the interim belt wrapped around his waist in 2023, both Jones and the promotion remained steadfast on a decision to reschedule the champ’s clash with the returning […]

A much-desired title unification fight between UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and his interim counterpart Tom Aspinall continues to be the talk of the town.

Despite Aspinall having the interim belt wrapped around his waist in 2023, both Jones and the promotion remained steadfast on a decision to reschedule the champ’s clash with the returning Stipe Miocic.

And a few months on from Aspinall successfully defending his strap in Manchester, that went down this past weekend inside Madison Square Garden, where Jones vs. Miocic headlined the UFC 309 pay-per-view.

As many had predicted, Miocic looked a far cry from the iteration that enjoyed two stints on the heavyweight throne. And after a dominant start from “Bones,” the Rochester native ultimately closed the show in round three with a brutal spinning side kick to the body.

It didn’t take long for Aspinall’s name to once again be presented to Jones. Although he appeared to entertain the prospect of facing the Brit inside the Octagon, his post-fight press conference told a different story.

But despite the fight appearing to remain a significant distance away from coming to fruition, that hasn’t stopped the fanbase from pondering who would emerge as undisputed king.

In the immediate aftermath of Jones’ win, the betting lines had Aspinall favored to do so.

Aspinall has widely been branded the leading man when it comes to the ‘new generation’ of heavyweights competing on MMA’s biggest stage, with his speed, power, and agility helping him accumulate an 8-1 record in the UFC — the sole defeat on which came by way of a freak knee injury.

With that in mind, many seem to be leaning toward the interim champ when pondering his chances against Jones, with some even suggesting that the line should be wider in his favor.

Some others, however, were left bemused by seeing a leading candidate for GOAT status sat as an underdog.

‘What’s The Aspinall RD1 Line?’ – Fans React To Tom Aspinall Being Favorite In Jon Jones Matchup Post-UFC 309

A much-desired title unification fight between UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and his interim counterpart Tom Aspinall continues to be the talk of the town. Despite Aspinall having the interim belt wrapped around his waist in 2023, both Jones and the promotion remained steadfast on a decision to reschedule the champ’s clash with the returning […]

A much-desired title unification fight between UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and his interim counterpart Tom Aspinall continues to be the talk of the town.

Despite Aspinall having the interim belt wrapped around his waist in 2023, both Jones and the promotion remained steadfast on a decision to reschedule the champ’s clash with the returning Stipe Miocic.

And a few months on from Aspinall successfully defending his strap in Manchester, that went down this past weekend inside Madison Square Garden, where Jones vs. Miocic headlined the UFC 309 pay-per-view.

As many had predicted, Miocic looked a far cry from the iteration that enjoyed two stints on the heavyweight throne. And after a dominant start from “Bones,” the Rochester native ultimately closed the show in round three with a brutal spinning side kick to the body.

It didn’t take long for Aspinall’s name to once again be presented to Jones. Although he appeared to entertain the prospect of facing the Brit inside the Octagon, his post-fight press conference told a different story.

But despite the fight appearing to remain a significant distance away from coming to fruition, that hasn’t stopped the fanbase from pondering who would emerge as undisputed king.

In the immediate aftermath of Jones’ win, the betting lines had Aspinall favored to do so.

Aspinall has widely been branded the leading man when it comes to the ‘new generation’ of heavyweights competing on MMA’s biggest stage, with his speed, power, and agility helping him accumulate an 8-1 record in the UFC — the sole defeat on which came by way of a freak knee injury.

With that in mind, many seem to be leaning toward the interim champ when pondering his chances against Jones, with some even suggesting that the line should be wider in his favor.

Some others, however, were left bemused by seeing a leading candidate for GOAT status sat as an underdog.

No Bigger Fight in MMA or Boxing Than Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Explains Ariel Helwani

Jon Jones vs. Tom AspinallAfter the buildup surrounding UFC 309, we simply have to see the matchup of Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall,…

Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall

After the buildup surrounding UFC 309, we simply have to see the matchup of Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, according to top MMA journalist Ariel Helwani. All week in New York while ‘Bones’ was getting ready for his match against former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, the discussion revolved around the interim champion Aspinall.

Jon Jones TKOs Stipe Miocic with Brutal Spinning Back Kick, Leaves Door Open for Aspinall Fight - UFC 309 Highlights

The fans during the press conference made their voices clear that the matchup they truly wanted was Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall. The UK-born athlete captured the interim UFC title and even defended it, but has yet to meet the reigning UFC heavyweight king Jon ‘Bones’ Jones. Instead, this week at UFC 309, Jones scored a knockout victory over Stipe Miocic.

The issue was that Jon Jones did not want to face Tom Aspinall. According to ‘Bones,’ he will either retire or face the light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

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Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall has to happen

MMA Journalist Ariel Helwani explained that after UFC 309, the fight that needs to happen is Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall.

Betting Shocker: Tom Aspinall Opens as Favorite Over Underdog Jon Jones for Heavyweight Unification

He added that between both MMA and boxing, there is no bigger fight to make. He explained:

“I will say this right here: now, my most desired fight is Jon Jones versus Tom Aspinall. What Jon Jones did this week to build that fight, and what Tom Aspinall did this week to build that fight — to be there as the backup fighter, to make his presence felt, to show up in the fur coat, mink coat, whatever it was, walk past his brothers with those new pearly whites — God, I wanna see that so bad.

“And I wanna see it so bad because of the build, because of the animosity, because of the respect — disrespect. But I also wanna see it so bad because of the fight. Look at that trip, look at those elbows to ground and pound. Can he do that to Tom Aspinall? Can he keep him on the ground with his black belt? Can Jon do that? Maybe.

“I don’t know if there’s a fight out there on the table — honestly, in MMA or boxing right now — that intrigues me more than Jon Jones versus Tom Aspinall.”