Jones Makes Vulgar Comment At Aspinall; Tom Reminds Him Of PEDs
Jon Jones, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, caused mass controversy after making disparaging comments about Tom Aspinall, who has accused him of avoiding a fight.
Jones is expected to face Stipe Miocic next once he returns from his injury. He was meant to fight Miocic at UFC 295. However, he picked up a pectoral muscle injury as the fight was called off. Aspinall is next line for the title after securing the interim heavyweight belt with a knockout win against Sergei Pavlovich.
The Brit defended the belt by avenging his only UFC loss against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in his previous bout. The CEO of the UFC, Dana White, has already confirmed that Tom will face the winner of Jones-Miocic. However, there are some potential pitfalls. Miocic will retire after this fight, as per White.
Aspinall Vs. Jones
Meanwhile, there are doubts about whether Jones will continue fighting. Fans missed out on seeing Jones face Francis Ngannou. There were suggestions that Jones did not want that fight after claims he even considered moving to middleweight instead. Aspinall was asked about which fighter dodges his opponents. Aspinall had no hesitation in saying it was Jones, forcing Bones to respond.
“Fight dodging? That would have to be Jon Jones, wouldn’t it? We know he’s trying to fight ‘Old Man Stipe.’ Well, he’s going to fight Stipe. He’s the fight dodger around here,” Aspinall said
“This dude literally has my large black [penis] in his mouth every week. I’m flattered. I absolutely guarantee he will not win more world championships than me. That’s truly all that matters at the end of the day. There’s been many champions, no one like me. I sleep good at night,” Jones replied
Aspinall hit back at those comments by highlighting his prior failed tests.
Daniel Cormier has reacted to that interaction. This is the second time recently that Aspinall has attempted to get under Jones’ skin. The Brit also posted a skit showing him looking for Jones. The video below shows Aspinall trying to chase Jones down, who is then shown as being impossible to catch. The clip ends with Aspinall wearing a duck costume to show Jones does not want to fight.
Cormier Reacts
While that video did not get a response from Jones, this time around, the post generated a big reaction. Cormier felt Aspinall’s tactics were working. It was getting under Jones’ skin, which may have helped him secure the fight later down the line.
“Here’s one thing about Jon Jones; and this can be from me because I’m a person that lived it with him. The thing about Jon Jones, he doesn’t like disrespect. He can’t ignore when you take shots at him. and that’s why it was very easy to get under his skin. We as fighters don’t like being disrespected, especially one who has had as much success as Jon Jones has had.
“At the end of the day, Jon Jones is a champion and he’s a competitor. Things are picking up at heavyweight, I think we’re closer to Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall today than we’ve ever been…in beef, disrespect is always what gets you closer to fighting him. Tom Aspinall is being disrespectful now, and I think that’s going to work to his advantage in terms of getting this fight,” Cormier said
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