March 18, 2024 9:30 am ET
Tom Aspinall implied no damage when he approached Jon Jones throughout a fulfill and welcome, he stated.
UFC interim heavyweight champ Aspinall captured heavyweight champ Jones off guard when he strolled over to him throughout a sponsorship look at Arnold’s Sports Festival UK in Birmingham, England. The 2 had a friendly discussion, however it turned a little uncomfortable when Jones eliminated Aspinall’s hand from his shoulder.
Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) states he was simply attempting to be friendly.
“I believe he believed I was putting my hand on his shoulder being rude,” Aspinall stated in an interview with JN Media U.K. “But I wasn’t there to be rude. I was doing it in a friendly method, I’m not attempting to trigger no beef. I’m attempting to eliminate the guy and take his belt. That’s what I desire. I have no beef versus the guy and simply wished to satisfy him. Simply friendly, absolutely nothing insane.”
It’s clear Aspinall has actually been campaigning for a title-unification bout with Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC). With the UFC insistent on rebooking Jones vs. Stipe Miocic as soon as Jones comes back from injury, Aspinall will not hold his breath on a battle with Jones ever taking place.
“I do not believe he’s going to battle me anyhow,” Aspinall stated. “I ‘d be extremely, really shocked if me and Jon Jones ever entered the octagon together. I’m attempting to get the battle, however I’m not like attempting to get it reasonably. I’m attempting to have a little bit of enjoyable and see what he’s everything about.
“I do not anticipate a battle to be off the back of this due to the fact that in all sincerity, I do not believe the UFC is going to go all out, and I do not believe Jon Jones is going to go all out, either. I’m not deflated at all due to the fact that I wasn’t anticipating the battle anyhow.”
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