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Dana White claims Tom Aspinall ‘Doesn’t deserve anything’ after calls for Jon Jones fight

Dana White claims Tom Aspinall 'Doesn't deserve anything' after calls for Jon Jones fight Whilst heaping praise on his performance against Curtis Blaydes earlier this month, UFC CEO, Dana White maintains Tom Aspinall…

Whilst heaping praise on his performance against Curtis Blaydes earlier this month, UFC CEO, Dana White maintains Tom Aspinall doesn’t “deserve” any sort of fight in his next outing – including a unification fight with Jon Jones.

Aspinall, the current interim heavyweight champion, co-headlined UFC 304 earlier this month in Manchester, avenging his sole Octagon loss in brutal fashion.

Successfully defending the interim crown in a rematch fight against the above-mentioned, Blaydes, Aspinall felled the Illinois native with a stunning knockout win inside the opening minute of their showdown, before calling for a grudge title unification pairing with Jones.

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And himself expected to headline UFC 309 in a November return to action at Madison Square Garden, Jones is still lined up to take on former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic in a rescheduled pairing, after injury forced the current champion from a matchup last year.

Dana White unsure on Tom Aspinall’s future

Staking his claim for a shot at Jones or Miocic in a title unification clash next, Aspinall has been told he doesn’t really deserve “anything” in his next outing by the above-mentioned, White, with fans clamoring for him to take on the Rochester native.

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“This guy (Tom Aspinall) is a scary dude, and he looks like the future of the heavyweight division,” Dana White told Kevin Iole during a recent interview. “But the same time, he’s working his way up. He’s climbing up the ladder. And everybody is like ‘He deserves this and he deserves that, and he’s a’ – he doesn’t deserve anything.”

“He looks great and he looks like he’s gonna be the guy,” Dana White continued. “You got Stipe (Miocic) and Jon (Jones) who have paid their dues, they’ve been here forever, they’ve fought everybody, they’ve fought all the fights you could possibly fight – these guys deserve to fight each other.”

Do you think Tom Aspinall deserves to fight Jon Jones next?

Jon Jones makes ominous comment on Tom Aspinall’s title win

Forever linked with a title unification fight with Tom Aspinall – Jon Jones only drew further links to a…

Forever linked with a title unification fight with Tom Aspinall – Jon Jones only drew further links to a showdown with the heavyweight star next, sharing his reaction to the Brit’s huge knockout win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 overnight.

Aspinall, the current interim titleholder at the heavyweight limit, returned to action overnight in his native Manchester, landing a stunning opening round knockout win over Blaydes just a minute into the opening round of their rematch fight.

And expected to serve as a backup fighter to Jones’ return against former two-time heavyweight gold holder, Stipe Miocic later this year at UFC 309 – Aspinall boldly claimed the Rochester veteran was hoping for his demise overnight at the Co-op Live Arena.

“Jon’s (Jones) the undisputed champion, but I’m the best in the world, if that makes any sense,” Tom Aspinall told assembled media after UFC 304. “We know what Jon’s doing, Jon was there, crossing how fingers and toes tonight hoping I’d lose to Curtis (Blaydes).”

“Let’s not bullsh*t about it – he posted about it loads anyway that I’m going to lose to him,” Tom Aspinall explained. “That didn’t happen, so that’s the fight I want next.”

Jon Jones offers cryptic reaction to Tom Aspinall’s win at UFC 304

And sharing his reaction to the Atherton native’s win at UFC 304, Jones – albeit cryptically appeared to welcome the chance to take on the interim champion in the near future.

“Supply and demand at its finest,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account. “I love it.”

Supply and demand at its finest, I love it.

— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 28, 2024

Expected to return later this year in November, former pound-for-pound number one, Jones has been heavily tied to a battle with the above-mentioned, Miocic in the main event of UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden.

Who wins in a future title fight: Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall?

Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall – ‘Scrap the Stipe fight’ advocates Derek Brunson

Off the back of his stunning first round knockout win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 overnight to successfully…

Off the back of his stunning first round knockout win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 overnight to successfully defend his interim heavyweight crown, fans, pundits, and fellow fighters have campaigned for Tom Aspinall to replace Stipe Miocic in a return at UFC 309 later this year against fellow gold holder, Jon Jones.

Aspinall, who returned to his native Manchester overnight at the Co-op Live Arena, managed to successfully defend his interim heavyweight crown in spectacular fashion – taking on perennial challenger, Blaydes in a title rematch.

And avenging his 2022 loss to Blaydes, Aspinall laid out the veteran contender inside just a minute – courtesy of a gutsy overhand right strike, sending the former to the canvas before swarming with ground strikes for a technical knockout stoppage.

Tom Aspinall stops Curtis Blaydes with lightning fast first round KO win - UFC 304 Highlights

Welcoming the chance to take on Rochester veteran, Jones next in a title unification matchup, Aspinall has received backing from a host of fighters – including promotional alum, Derek Brunson to “replace” Ohio veteran, Miocic and compete at Madison Square Garden again this year.

“Jon Jones v. Tom Aspinall is a must, scrap the Stipe fight! I speak for everyone,” Derek Brunson posted on his official X account.

Jon Jones v Tom Aspinall is a must , scrap the Stipe fight ! I speak for everyone

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 28, 2024

Tom Aspinall calls for title fight with Jon Jones next

Sharing his thoughts on the state of affairs at heavyweight, Aspinall claimed Jones was likely praying to the mixed martial arts Gods for a Blaydes victory in the United Kingdom.

“Let’s not bullsh*t about it – he posted about it loads anyway that I’m going to lose to him,” Tom Aspinall explained. “That didn’t happen, so that’s the fight I want next.”

Who do you think wins in a future title fight: Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall?

‘Smart decision’ Curtis Blaydes says Jon Jones is avoiding him

With business to attend to this weekend in the form of an interim heavyweight title fight, Curtis Blaydes has…

With business to attend to this weekend in the form of an interim heavyweight title fight, Curtis Blaydes has still claimed it’s likely a “smart decision” for champion, Jon Jones to avoid a bout with him ahead of his UFC 304 return.

Blaydes, a perennial heavyweight contender, features in a title fight – albeit interim, for the first time in his lengthy promotional tenure this weekend, co-headlining UFC 304.

Taking on former-foe, Tom Aspinall in a trip to enemy territory in Manchester, Blaydes looks to snatch the interim crown in another upset win – after a debilitating knee injury forced a TKO win in favor of the latter back in July 2022 in their London main event fight.

And last time out, Blaydes turned back the surge of Brazilian contender, Jailton Almeida with a stunning series of elbows at the Octagon fence whilst fending off a takedown, handing the Dana White’s Contender Series product his first UFC defeat.

Curtis Blaydes scores stunning win over 15-fight win streak Jailton Almeida with TKO at UFC 299 Highlights — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

Curtis Blaydes quips Jon Jones is clever to avoid fight with him

Hoping to position himself to a future fight with fellow veteran, Jones with a huge upset win over Atherton favorite, Aspinall this weekend, Curtis Blaydes has claimed that while the Rochester native has a UFC 309 return of his own lined up for Madison Square Garden in November against Stipe Miocic, it’s likely clever for him to avoid a showdown.

“I wasn’t surprised (that Gane vs. Jones was booked for UFC 285),” Curtis Blaydes told ESPN MMA. “I’ve been with the UFC for eight years now. Like, I get it,” Blaydes said. “Marketing. He’s French, which means he brings in all the fans over there. He has an aesthetically pleasing style. A lot of people don’t like wrestling, so I get that. He does all the fancy karate stance and all that. It’s easy to market his highlights versus the highlights that I have.

“Also, I think they asked Jon and were probably like, ‘Jon, do you wanna go against this guy who doesn’t know how to wrestle? Or this guy, who knows how to wrestle?’ I think he did the business, smart decision,” Blaydes continued. “I am a harder fight for him than Gane; I think a lot of guys are a harder fight for him than Gane.”

Over the course of his Octagon tenure, Illinois native has turned in eye-catching wins over the likes of Mark Hunt, Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, Alexander Volkov, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, as well as the above-mentioned Aspinall and Almeida.

Who would you pick to win in a future matchup: Curtis Blaydes or Jon Jones?

Jon Jones weighing 260lbs ahead of return fight at UFC 309: ’16 more weeks to become the beast’

Expected to make his comeback to the Octagon at the end of the year in a blockbuster headliner at…

Expected to make his comeback to the Octagon at the end of the year in a blockbuster headliner at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Jon Jones has revealed he currently weighs 260lbs ahead of his clash with veteran ex-champion, Stipe Miocic.

Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and a current heavyweight titleholder, has been out of action for over 500 days since his most recent return to the UFC – without a fight since March of last year.

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Sidelined through injury setbacks, Rochester native, Jones most recently snatched the then-vacant heavyweight crown in a dominant opening round guillotine choke submission win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.

And currently awaiting bench trial after he was charged with two misdemeanors amid an alleged incident with a drug-testing agent at his residence back in March, Jones has since pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and also interfering with communications.

Jon Jones cast doubts on UFC return with bizarre tweets I got half my finger cut off — Mandatory Credit: Patrick T. Fallon – AFP

Jon Jones reveals massive weight ahead of UFC 309

Previewing his comeback fight against Miocic later this annum in a first outing in ‘The Big Apple’ for the New York native, Jones has revealed he is weighing a whopping 260lbs as he continues training for his return to combat sports.

Jon Jones pleads not guilty to misdeameanor charges incident with drug testing agent

“Tomorrow, I’ll be 37 years old!!” Jon Jones posted on his official X account. “I’m 260 pounds 16 weeks away from fighting the most decorated heavyweight in UFC history. I feel like I’m in a great spot right before training camp ramps up. My form is far from perfect in these videos, but I’m happy with it considering the surgeries I recently had. 16 more weeks to become the beast, that’s exactly what I will do. #Champion2024”

Tomorrow, I’ll be 37 years old !! I’m 260 pounds 16 weeks away from fighting the most decorated heavyweight in UFC history. I feel like I’m in a great spot right before training camp ramps up. My form is far from perfect in these videos, but I’m happy with it considering the… pic.twitter.com/kpns3gJOk4

— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2024

Issued a stark warning by fellow former two-weight champion, Randy Couture ahead of his fight with Miocic, Jones has been warned the veteran Ohio has likely the best chance amongst other competitors of beating the former at UFC 309.

Who do you think wins at UFC 309: Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic?

Dana White reveals Jon Jones, Alex Pereira fight is a ‘Possibility’: ‘Joe Rogan is pushing me to make it’

Amid fan fervour, UFC CEO, Dana White has revealed a potential super fight between Octagon champions, Jon Jones and…

Amid fan fervour, UFC CEO, Dana White has revealed a potential super fight between Octagon champions, Jon Jones and Alex Pereira is a real “possibility” – with veteran color-commentator, Joe Rogan pushing the former to book the pairing.

Jones, the current heavyweight champion and a former two-time light heavyweight gold holder, has been sidelined for over 500 days, and is expected to make his return at the end of this year after he deals with two misdeameanor charges in relation to a March incident with a drug testing agent.

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All but booked to take on former two-time heavyweight gold holder, Stipe Miocic in his return at UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden, Jones’ most recent win came in the form of a first round guillotine choke submission win over Ciryl Gane in March of last year.

As for former two-weight champion, Pereira, the Sao Paulo knockout artist headlined UFC 303 at the end of last month, laying waste to former champion, Jiri Prochazka with a devastating second round high-kick knockout.

And staking his claim for a heavyweight move in a bid to become the first-ever three-divison champion in the history of the UFC, Pereira has been heavily linked with a title fight against Jones in the near future.

Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira still “possible” as per Dana White

According to White, a clamored-for title super pairing between Jones and Pereira is a real “possibility”, with the above-mentioned, Rogan leading the charge to get the matchup made.

Manager picks surprise rematch for Alex Pereira after UFC 303 win that's underwhelming

“Possibility,” Dana White said on The Big Podcast of a fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira. “I mean, (Joe) Rogan is pushing me right now to try and make that fight. It’s just – guys, let me explain something to you. Jon Jones is a whole other – Jon Jones – I consider Jon Jones to be the greatest combat fighter of all-time.”

“When you talk about the (Muhammad) Ali’s and the this and that – and let me tell you what, I got Ali’s picture on everywhere,” Dana White explained. “I love Muhammad Ali, I love Mike Tyson. Jon Jones is the nastiest dude ever.”

Who do you think wins in a future super fight: Jon Jones or Alex Pereira?