Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has ramped up his requires an undisputed title battle towards champion Jon Jones. Jones is anticipated to face former two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic later this yr and Aspinall is the backup fighter on standby incase considered one of them has to tug out.
In a video posted to YouTube on Thursday, Aspinall stated he does not perceive why Jones and Miocic are even combating and referred to as them ‘two outdated males.’
“I am again coaching, began taking up just a little bit within the gymnasium making ready for the rumored battle, which is not confirmed but, which is clearly Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, New York Metropolis. As I stated, this battle hasn’t been confirmed,” Aspinall stated.
“After my final battle towards Curtis Blaydes, there was some discuss me being the backup fighter. The UFC spoke to me immediately about that and I stated, ‘I am in.’ Any individual 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 battle. I am No. 1 within the division, not Jon Jones, not Stipe Miocic. They’re a few older fellas having a battle, 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 must. 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 internal circles. Stipe, I imagine his birthday was yesterday truly, he is 42-years outdated. The man goes to be harm inclined. Jon Jones, 1,000,000 miles on the clock, he will 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 undecided these two guys are, however I’m and I will battle 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 perfect heavyweight on the earth proper now. That is me, so I would like what’s mine. I am pissed off for greatness. I imagine that I needs to be the No. 1 heavyweight on the earth. I really feel like I’ve accomplished what it takes to deserve that and I am able to show it. Jon Jones is not. That is all. My situation with Jon Jones is he is obtained the belt and I would like it. I would like it. I’ve obtained the belt too and I wish to unify the belts. There should not be two heavyweight champions. There needs to be one.”
“I simply need the belt. The problem is just not with Jon. The problem is just not with Stipe. The problem is with them holding the belt hostage.”
