Tom Aspinall desires Stipe Miocic to take a lesson from the forty sixth President of america.
Regardless of intensive requires UFC to scrap Miocic’s anticipated title problem in opposition to UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, UFC CEO Dana White tripled down on his promotion’s plans to proceed with the bout this previous week, arguing that Jones and Miocic “each deserve it” and that he’s “exhibiting each of those guys the respect” of rebooking the matchup after it fell by way of in November 2023 at UFC 295 as a consequence of a Jones shoulder harm.
Aspinall as an alternative stepped up at UFC 295 and captured the interim heavyweight title with a first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich. He then defended that interim belt at UFC 304 with a 60-second knockout of Curtis Blaydes, efficiently avenging the one lack of his UFC profession. Afterward, Aspinall made it clear to MMA Preventing that he’s solely prepared to battle in a title unification bout subsequent — and at this level, he’s sick of ready on Jones and Miocic.
“Get Stipe out of there,” Aspinall informed TNT Sports activities on Friday. “Let’s be sincere. The man is 43 years outdated, he’s had a four-year layoff, and his final battle was a knockout loss. Granted, he’s an absolute legend on this sport. He’s one of the best heavyweight ever — like statistically, he’s one of the best heavyweight ever. However the man must be pulled out of the race.
“The man must be Joe Biden’d, mate. He’s too outdated. Nobody’s that anymore. And I respect Stipe lots. Pull him out, stick me in. It’s proper although, isn’t it? It’s proper.”
Miocic, 41, is definitely set to show 42 years outdated on August 19, however Aspinall’s level nonetheless stands. A two-time UFC heavyweight champion, Miocic has not fought since dropping his title with a brutal second-round knockout loss by the hands of Francis Ngannou in March 2021.
For context, Alex Pereira’s UFC debut got here in Nov. 2021, that means the 2024 frontrunner for Fighter of the Yr has competed 9 occasions, captured two completely different divisional titles, and strung collectively a UFC Corridor of Fame résumé in lower than the 40 months since Miocic’s most up-to-date octagon look.
Biden, after all, withdrew from the 2024 U.S. presidential race in July following a catastrophic debate efficiency in opposition to Republican nominee Donald Trump that prompted widespread questions concerning the 81-year-old’s psychological health for one more time period.
Aspinall could merely be an Englishman dipping his toes into American politics, however he feels Miocic ought to take the trace and do the identical for the upcoming title bout in opposition to UFC heavyweight champion Jones, which is anticipated to happen November in New York Metropolis.
“Get Joe Biden out of there,” Aspinall stated. “Stick me in.”
