Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has ramped up his requires an undisputed title struggle in opposition to champion Jon Jones. Jones is anticipated to face former two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic later this 12 months and Aspinall is the backup fighter on standby incase certainly one of them has to drag out.
In a video posted to YouTube on Thursday, Aspinall stated he would not perceive why Jones and Miocic are even combating and referred to as them ‘two previous males.’
“I am again coaching, began taking up slightly bit within the gymnasium getting ready for the rumored struggle, which is not confirmed but, which is clearly Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, New York Metropolis. As I stated, this struggle hasn’t been confirmed,” Aspinall stated.
“After my final struggle in opposition to Curtis Blaydes, there was some discuss me being the backup fighter. The UFC spoke to me straight about that and I stated, ‘I am in.’ Anyone pulls out, I am in. One days discover, ten days discover, ten weeks discover, one-hours discover, I will be ready for that date, so that you let me know,” Aspinall continued.
“I am able to take the struggle. I am No. 1 within the division, not Jon Jones, not Stipe Miocic. They’re a few older fellas having a struggle, combating for the title for some cause. I do not know why that cause is. I’m the man at heavyweight, so I”m able to show that on an hour’s discover if I have to. No downside. I will be there.”
Aspinall. has heard rumors of potential accidents and believes each Jones and Miocic are ‘harm inclined’ at their ages.
“I am listening to rumors that Stipe is doubtlessly injured. These are stuff that I am listening to from interior circles. Stipe, I imagine his birthday was yesterday really, he is 42-years previous. The man goes to be harm inclined. Jon Jones, 1,000,000 miles on the clock, he’ll be harm inclined,” stated Aspinall.
“Me, I am able to go. I am not even in my prime but. I am hungry for it. I am unsure these two guys are, however I’m and I will struggle both of them for the undisputed title on any discover. I am prepared,” continued the interim champion.
“Jon Jones had a tremendous profession. I ain’t placing Jon Jones down. Jon Jones is not the very best heavyweight on the planet proper now. That is me, so I need what’s mine. I am pissed off for greatness. I imagine that I must be the No. 1 heavyweight on the planet. I really feel like I’ve finished what it takes to deserve that and I am able to show it. Jon Jones is not. That is all. My challenge with Jon Jones is he is received the belt and I need it. I need it. I’ve received the belt too and I wish to unify the belts. There should not be two heavyweight champions. There must be one.”
“I simply need the belt. The difficulty will not be with Jon. The difficulty will not be with Stipe. The difficulty is with them holding the belt hostage.”
