Tom Aspinall’s more aggressive approach toward Jon Jones is completely intentional.
Aspinall’s (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) verbal attacks on Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) have gotten the UFC heavyweight champion’s attention but not the fight Aspinall so eagerly desires. Jones insists on defending his title against Stipe Miocic, leaving interim heavyweight champ Aspinall in a quandary. But with Jones vs. Miocic yet to have an official date, Aspinall is staying ready just in case.
“We’re still waiting. I’m training with that in mind. As far as I am concerned, I am training to fight potentially in November,” Aspinall told TNT Sports. “So no matter what happens, I’ll be fit and ready to go in November. No confirmation of the fight yet, no confirmation if I am the backup yet, they did tell me that after my last fight (vs. Blaydes). The heavyweight title fight between Stipe and Jon Jones is not official yet, so still waiting.”
