Tom Aspinall’s father continues to point out frustration over the look ahead to Jon Jones.
Aspinall has made it clear that whereas he’d prefer to combat Jones to find out the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion, he’s keen to have one other combat simply to stay energetic. It seems the UFC is insisting on ready for Jones, which has upset Aspinall’s camp.
The interim champion’s father has made it clear that he feels his son’s prime years are being wasted.
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Tom Aspinall’s Father is Uninterested in Ready
In a brand new video posted on his YouTube channel, Tom Aspinall and his father Andy mentioned the holdup along with his subsequent combat. Andy didn’t mince phrases when discussing the scenario (through Championship Rounds).
“It’s silly. I don’t know the rationale why the UFC don’t need Tom to combat anyone else apart from Jon Jones.
‘Keep tuned.’ That’s the message they needed Tom to provide out to folks… we’re in April now, nonetheless ready for [Jon] to say ‘I’ll have a combat’ or ‘I’ll not have a combat’. I don’t actually perceive that. He’s a fighter who ought to be having fights.
Why’s [Jon] nonetheless sat round not giving a solution as as to if he’s gonna combat or not.”
This isn’t the primary time Andy has spoken out about his son not already being booked for a combat. He not too long ago referred to Jones as, “one other bum within the bathe” throughout an interview with JNMediaUK.
UFC CEO Dana White shut down a rumor began by Chael Sonnen claiming that Aspinall’s subsequent combat can be in opposition to Ciryl Gane. The UFC boss stays optimistic about reserving Jones vs. Aspinall this yr.
Jones hasn’t fought since Nov. 2024 when he stopped Stipe Miocic within the third spherical. Aspinall was in attendance, however “Bones” didn’t point out him throughout his post-fight interview.