Determined to hunt Jon Jones and carry out belt unification, Tom aspinall He took advantage of the spotlight to once again provoke the current heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg). Aware that 'Bones' was betting on a victory for Curtis blaydes at UFC 304, the Englishman stated that his rival was rooting for his setback and proclaimed himself as the greatest in the world.
“I’m the best heavyweight in the world. Jones is the undisputed champion, but I'm the best in the world, if that makes any sense. We know what Jones is doing: Jones was crossing his fingers tonight that I would lose to the Curtis blaydes. He made several posts talking about how I would lose and none of that happened. This is the fight I want next”, declared Aspinall in a press conference after his victory at UFC 304.
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In preparation to face Stipe Miocic through the linear belt in November, Jon Jones avoids pinning any opportunity to be granted to Aspinall. According to 'Bones, his future depends on the level of performance he will have against the Croatian. So far, the MMA legend has not commented on the outcome of UFC 304.
On the other hand, Dana White stated that he approved the idea of having Tom aspinall as a backup fighter for Jones and Miocic in November. The event will be held in New York, at Madison Square Garden (USA).
Tom aspinall (left) holds the interim heavyweight belt, while Jon Jones (dir.) bears the linear. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
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