Tom Aspinall is the new world heavyweight champion. well till Jon Jones makes his return. The Britisher took center stage in UFC 295 when he knocked out the Russian heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich in the very first round. Aspinall has been in the news since then specifically due to his dominant fighting style.

Jon Jones is currently on a prolonged hiatus due to ͏injury, and no return date has been ͏scheduled. In the meantime, Tom Aspinall holds the championship title. The question arises: ͏Does Aspin͏all consider himself a true champion or ͏merely an interim one? Let’s delve into his perspective.͏

Tom Aspinall believes he is a champion

Jon Jones’s return is uncertain for now and with the heavyweight division already in tatters, Tom Aspinall’s name came up as a lifesaver for UFC. His performance at UFC 295 was such a dominant one that the fans are now stating that he might be the fastest heavyweight fighter to have ever graced the UFC roster.

In his most recent escapade, Aspinall was asked what was his opinion on his championship status on ‘The Mac Life’ on YouTube. Aspinall stated that till Jones returned to the octagon he would stay as a champion. ” I’ve got a belt; seems pretty real to me. I showed up when the real Champion didn’t. Sure, but I think I’m the official, I’m the active champion, okay? Jon Jones isn’t active right now, ” said Aspinall.

He further explained that despite the belt, he wouldn’t be called a champion till he defeated Jones. “I won’t be the real Champion until I beat Jon Jones, though, in my opinion, unless he vacates. Yeah, if he retires, then it’s mine, but, uh, yeah, I’m definitely a version of the champion right now, but I want to fight the actual champion.” 

In a previous statement, Aspinall called out the injured champion and asserted that Jones should be stripped of his championship.

Aspinall is uncertain about Jon Jones’s championship status

Tom Aspinall was not happy about the fact that despite not being active Jones has not been stripped away from his title till now. While having a conversation with Michael Bisping he said “Well, I’ve heard nothing from the UFC. I think Jon Jones should be stripped of the title, to be honest because everyone else does when they get injured like that. I don’t see why he’s still got it. I don’t understand that.”

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He further added “I think I should be the real champion right now. It’s hard to say without sounding rude but who’s asked about Jon Jones and Stipe anymore. Why do we get to have this legacy fight and they get to live by their own rules?”

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