Conor McGregor’s Take on the Jones vs. Aspinall Superfight
Recently, Conor McGregor stirred up conversation among UFC enthusiasts with his now-deleted post regarding the eagerly anticipated heavyweight title superfight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. His comments ignited discussions across the fanbase.
After successfully defending his heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic with a technical knockout, Jones has left Miocic contemplating retirement. Following this decisive victory, the reigning champion is on the lookout for his next opponent and has expressed interest in facing light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
However, the UFC community is buzzing with excitement at the prospect of Jones clashing with interim heavyweight champion Aspinall, who served as a backup fighter for the UFC 309 main event and was seen cageside during the action. Aspinall has been vocal about his desire for this matchup, but Jones has made it clear that he expects “f**k you money” to consider stepping into the octagon with the British fighter.
After a promising discussion with UFC president Dana White and chief business officer Hunter Campbell, Aspinall remains optimistic about securing the title shot he believes he deserves. Standing tall at 6ft 5 and weighing in at 250lbs, Aspinall has made waves with three consecutive first-round knockouts, presenting a distinct challenge for the now 37-year-old Jones.
McGregor, a former two-division UFC champion, has also chimed in on this potential fight, asserting that it should happen. He even highlighted some “woeful” sparring footage featuring Aspinall, hinting that Jones might want to take a closer look at it. Initially hesitant, McGregor seems to have warmed up to the idea of the two fighters facing off inside the octagon.
While White has touted the potential Jones vs. Aspinall bout as potentially the biggest fight in UFC history, McGregor appears to have mixed feelings about that statement, merely responding with “Now, now” in reaction to White’s bold claim.
The anticipation for a showdown between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall is building, with McGregor’s insights adding an intriguing dimension to the conversation. UFC fans are left wondering if this highly awaited matchup will indeed take place.
