UFC president Dana White has actually verified that Tom Aspinall will function as the backup fighter for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.
As we understand, Jon Jones will safeguard his UFC heavyweight champion versus Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. In the eyes of lots of, however, the real top competitor is Tom Aspinall. The Englishman has actually worked extremely difficult to succeed of the mountain, however regrettably, the promo is pressing forward with prepare for Jones to fight Miocic.
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It's likewise been stated that ‘Bones' might retire after the Miocic bout. Ideally, obviously, that does not take place, and we rather get to see him handle Aspinall– unless Stipe gets the triumph.
Throughout a current media scrum, White discussed the possibility of Jon's retirement and likewise validated that Aspinall will be the backup fighter at Madison Square Garden.
Dana White states Tom Aspinall is the back up fighter for Jones/Miocic. pic.twitter.com/OQiWnXF5G1
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