Tom Aspinall might be on standby because the backup for Jon Jones’ title protection towards Stipe Miocic, confirms Dana White.
The Brit has been angling for a struggle towards the heavyweight champion for what looks like a lifetime. Regardless of solely holding interim gold, Aspinall sees himself because the true champion and desires to show that towards a person thought of by many to be the best of all time.
The 31-year-old has been on a tear by way of the division. Other than a freak damage, the powerhouse has received every of his eight fights below the UFC banner and has by no means been to a choice as soon as in his profession.
Whereas his dream struggle continues to move him by, Tom Aspinall has been given a glimpse of hope from Dana White.
The UFC CEO confirmed that, ought to one thing occur to both Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic within the buildup to their struggle, Aspinall might be known as upon as a substitute.
“Sure [Aspinall is backup at UFC 309],” White mentioned. “Tom Aspinall is subsequent in line for something that occurs after this struggle.”
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Although Dana White believes in any other case, it’s wanting more and more possible that Jon Jones will dangle up the gloves win or lose towards Stipe Miocic. The Corridor-of-Famer has distanced himself from a struggle towards Aspinall on a number of events, main followers to consider his time within the sport is near an finish.
‘Bones’ has lengthy been hinting at retirement and sees his legacy struggle with Miocic as the right alternative to bow out of the game on high.
Confirmed final week, Jon Jones will head to Madison Sq. Backyard to make his long-awaited return at UFC 309 on November 16.
The cardboard already has a handful of thrilling matchups, with the action-packed rematch between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler taking on the co-main occasion slot.
