Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has ramped up his requires an undisputed title battle in opposition to champion Jon Jones. Jones is anticipated to face former two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic later this 12 months and Aspinall is the backup fighter on standby incase one in all them has to drag out.
In a video posted to YouTube on Thursday, Aspinall mentioned he would not perceive why Jones and Miocic are even preventing and referred to as them ‘two previous males.’
“I am again coaching, began taking on just a little bit within the fitness center getting ready for the rumored battle, which is not confirmed but, which is clearly Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, New York Metropolis. As I mentioned, this battle hasn’t been confirmed,” Aspinall mentioned.
“After my final battle in opposition to Curtis Blaydes, there was some speak about me being the backup fighter. The UFC spoke to me immediately about that and I mentioned, ‘I am in.’ Any person 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, preventing 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 have to. No drawback. 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 interior circles. Stipe, I consider his birthday was yesterday really, he is 42-years previous. The man goes to be harm inclined. Jon Jones, 1,000,000 miles on the clock, he’ll be harm inclined,” mentioned Aspinall.
“Me, I am able to go. I am not even in my prime but. I am hungry for it. I am unsure these two guys are, however I’m and I am going to battle both of them for the undisputed title on any discover. I am prepared,” continued the interim champion.
“Jon Jones had an incredible profession. I ain’t placing Jon Jones down. Jon Jones is not the perfect heavyweight on this planet proper now. That is me, so I would like what’s mine. I am pissed off for greatness. I consider that I needs to be the No. 1 heavyweight on this planet. I really feel like I’ve finished what it takes to deserve that and I am able to show it. Jon Jones is not. That is all. My subject 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 isn’t with Jon. The problem isn’t with Stipe. The problem is with them holding the belt hostage.”
