Tom Aspinall’s patience is running thin, and UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is getting tired of his callouts.
Aspinall, the current interim heavyweight champ, wants to unify his belt with Jones, but he’ll have to wait a while. Jones is currently recovering from a torn pectoralis tendon, as well as a procedure he just underwent on his elbow.
But Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) won’t be facing Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) upon his return. Instead, the UFC intends on rebooking Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, with both men on board, as well. And that has Aspinall frustrated.
Aspinall repeatedly has expressed his discontent, and Jones, tired of hearing it, has reached a boiling point. Check out their exchanges below.
Jones mocks Aspinall’s callouts
Only four recognizable opponents, and already the king of England, must be nice. There will be legendary tales told about you and your infamous call outs. 😒
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
Jones questions Aspinall’s resume
I mean, it doesn’t really work like that. I was a champion when I was 23 years old, you can’t show up at age 30 pretending like you’ve been chasing me your whole life. I have no clue who 90% of his résumé is, meanwhile, I’ve been highlighting UFC events my entire career. https://t.co/aJdJT8UpGm
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
Aspinall responds
Jon you’re letting your ego run wild here mate. I’m not downplaying you’re résumé, it’s incredible. Far superior to mine. You are known as the best fighter ever, and that’s EXACTLY why I want to beat you. Surely you can understand that? https://t.co/jCo4Obz9pY
— Tom Aspinall (@AspinallMMA) January 9, 2024
Jones reminds everyone of his accolades
It’s a wild world we live in! People can be so quick to try to replace you, throw you away, discredit your work. That’s the best thing about them stats or just being able to see the fruits of your labor. Be an absolute savage at what you do, at whatever capacity that may be. Let…
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 9, 2024
Aspinall accuses Jones and Miocic of ducking him
Jon Jones: “you need to fight people who build your legacy”
Me: “great idea. Absolutely”
UFC: “do you wanna fight Tom?”
Stipe: “no”
Jon: “no”
Me: “🤔— Tom Aspinall (@AspinallMMA) January 9, 2024
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