Even though it has not been presented in UFC 309, Tom aspinall managed to find ways to attract attention. Even after being prevented from participating in the pre-event press conference, the Englishman remained active in various media, such as TV shows and social networks. In one of these appearances, the fighter ended up revealing the value of his purse to be the reserve for the main fight.
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During a Vlog recorded for his YouTube channel on the day of the event, it was possible to identify a conversation between the fighter and Hunter Campbell, matchmakers from the organization, via cell phone. Among the messages, Aspinall asks if he can have a beer.
“For $200, I’d rather you wait for both of them (Jones and Miocic) to make the walk to the Octagon. It would kill me if I said ‘yes’ and something happened,” Campbell said in response to the interim heavyweight champion.
Tom aspinall gets shut down by UFC boss Hunter Campbell when asking if he can “have a beer” while at MSG before Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic.
“For $200k I'd very much appreciate if he can wait until they (Jon/Stipe) walk…I'd klll myself if I said yes and something happened.”… pic.twitter.com/FBjOwKfxdq
— AFeldmanMMA (@afeldMMA) November 18, 2024
The value corresponds to more than R$ 1,1 million at the current exchange rate. Right after the victory of Jon Jones against Miocic, it was possible to see Aspinall in the audience consuming a drink.
Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall
Even with repeated statements from Jon Jones opposed to a fight against Tom aspinall, the Englishman continues his campaign in search of the unification of the belts. Even with Dana White stating that the confrontation between the two is the most likely next step, the linear champion reiterated his interest in facing Alex Poatán at the post-press conferenceUFC 309.
Jon Jones e Tom aspinall They are UFC heavyweight champions (Photo: Montagem/SUPER FIGHTS)
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