Tom Aspinall secured the UFC interim heavyweight title at UFC 295 against Sergei Pavlovich. Aspinall took the short-notice matchup due to Jon Jones suffering an injury during training camp before the event. The British fighter secured an impressive knockout victory over the heavy-handed and dangerous Pavlovich in the very first round. And after the fight, he put the undisputed heavyweight champion, Jon Jones on notice!

Aspinall in an interview with Michael Bisping shared his perspective on Jones retaining his title despite his injury forcing him out of competition. The comments were noticed by ‘Bones’ who responded to Aspinall on social media. The back and forth between the two has also seen a new development as Aspinall recently came out to clarify his statements about Jones. Let’s take a look at what he had to say!

Tom Aspinall clarifies his comments about Jon Jones

In an interview with UFC legend, Michael Bisping, Aspinall questioned why Jon Jones still holds the title. He also stated that Jones should be stripped due to his injury. According to Aspinall, “I think Jon Jones should be stripped from the title, to be honest, because everyone else does when they get injured like that.”

Despite Aspinall’s victory, UFC CEO Dana White stated that plans for Jones remain unchanged, aiming to reschedule the fight against Stipe Miocic once Jones recovers. Aspinall’s call for Jones to be stripped prompted a social media response from the undisputed champion, who indirectly criticized Aspinall for lacking the accolades to support his demand.

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And it seems that Jones’s comments have hit home as in a recent interview, Aspinall decided to clarify what his intent was behind the statement. He revealed, “I said in previous interviews that Jon Jones should get stripped, I actually worded it wrong, and I don’t think he should get stripped.”

In conclusion, Tom Aspinall’s questioning of Jon Jones holding the title stirred a debate about the interim status, emphasizing his belief that Jones should be stripped due to injury. 

The evolving dialogue between Aspinall and Jones reflects the intricate dynamics within the UFC heavyweight division. And Jones has also made it very clear in his response why he deserves to hold on to his undisputed title!

Jones reminds fans and fighters why he is the best

Aspinall’s call for Jones to relinquish the title prompted a Twitter/X response from the seasoned champion, highlighting his extensive career and the audacity of newcomers. 

He stated, “I’ve faced the absolute toughest competition this world had to offer for 15 years now. During camp for a title defense I sustained a major injury that required surgery for the first time in my career.  Now I have newcomers requesting I get my championship stripped.”

Aspinall, despite his impressive UFC record, faces a stark comparison to Jones, who remains undefeated in his career, boasting victories over multiple former UFC champions. Jones, in the not-so-subtle reminder on social media, emphasized the rarity of his stature in the MMA world! He ended the post with the reminder, “There’s ever only been one Jon Jones, never forget that.”

Dana White Dismisses Tom Aspinall’s Demands, Pushes Stipe Miocic as the Frontrunner for Jon Jones Fight

It remains to be seen how this saga unfolds in the future, as currently there have been no new developments reported for Aspinall’s next opponent. The UFC and CEO Dana White have confirmed that the Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones matchup is still on despite the lack of a clear timeline for the same.

Do you think Tom Aspinall was right in demanding that Jon Jones be stripped of his title? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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