Tom Aspinall claims Jon Jones is ducking him and Francis Ngannou

Tom Aspinall accuses UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones of avoiding two main challenges in his profession.

First one being himself, because it’s been over 500 days that Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has held the interim heavyweight title with out getting the chance to unify it in opposition to Jones. The opposite fighter Aspinall is referring to is former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who parted methods with the promotion throughout Jones’ three-year transition from gentle heavyweight to heavyweight.

Ngannou remains to be keen to combat Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC), however so long as he’s beneath the PFL banner, it’s extremely unlikely to occur. Talking on the IMPAULSIVE podcast, Aspinall was requested if he thinks Jones is scared to combat him.

“Sure, completely (he’s scared),” Aspinall stated. “The factor with Jon: Jon is conning the general public, man. I’m not disputing that he’s a tremendous fighter. I believe the truth that he didn’t wish to combat (Francis) Ngannou for 3 years, and now he doesn’t wish to combat me over a yr, and simply the way in which he manipulates the media and the general public is tremendous good.

“I’m not taking something away from him. However do I believe he’s scared to take the powerful fights at this stage in his profession? Completely. I can (perceive it). I respect it. However should you’re going to ask me the straight-up query, ‘Is Jon Jones afraid to combat me?’ The trustworthy reply could be sure.”

Whereas in attendance for Saturday’s UFC Struggle Night time 255 occasion at The O2 in London, Aspinall had a optimistic assembly with UFC CEO Dana White and chief enterprise officer of the UFC Hunter Campbell. He’s extra assured than ever that the combat with Jones occurs.