‘He May Not Be Around In Three Years’

Jon Jones remains steadfast in his pursuit of a title fight defense against Stipe Miocic in his instant return to the UFC, claiming a possible bout with Tom Aspinall has no attraction to him proper now – labelling the present interim gold holder a “hype prepare”.

Jones, a present heavyweight champion and former two-time gentle heavyweight titleholder, has been out of motion since March of final 12 months, headlining UFC 285 in his hiatus-snapping return.

Profitable vacant heavyweight spoils, Rochester native, Jones turned in a dominant first spherical guillotine choke submission win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.

And dominated from a UFC 295 comeback at Madison Sq. Backyard on the finish of final 12 months, Jones suffered a pectoral tendon tear, ensuing within the introduction of an interim title.

Profitable that gold in a co-main occasion slot, the above-mentioned, Aspinall made gentle work of Sergei Pavlovich – ending the Russian with a primary spherical knockout win.

Jon Jones uncertain on combat with Tom Aspinall

And staking his claim continually for a title unification fight with Jones – finally to no avail forward of an anticipated UFC 304 return in July, Aspinall has been labelled a “hype prepare” by the previous, who questioned why he ought to combat him in any respect.

“I’m in the course of a reasonably clear determination,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account. “Persist with actual and unique plans, and combat the person with all of the accolades or fully disregard the entire Stipe coaching I’ve put in and combat one other potential hype prepare that won’t even be round in three years.”

“I’m not altering my plans for anybody,’ Jon Jones continued. “Stipe is over there as the very best heavyweight ever, working his a** off. I’m gonna give that man what he desires, and I’m going to say one other head. No matter comes subsequent comes subsequent.”

Who would win in a combat: Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall?