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The match between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall has long been one of the most anticipated MMA bouts. Another spectacular duel that attracts a lot of attention is the one between Islam Makhachev and Ilija Topuria, which could be solved without major problems. However, the situation between Jones and Aspinall is far more complicated. Namely, Jon seems to be trying his best to avoid a fight with his challenger, constantly looking for excuses and trying to diminish Aspinall's legitimacy.
Aspinall keeps trying
Tom Aspinall shared the latest information on the negotiations on his YouTube channel. "I've talked to the UFC several times. I still want this fight, I haven't given up. I've been told that the UFC really wants this fight because it would be one of the biggest fights in MMA history," Aspinall stated.
He added that he thinks Jon is the one delaying and actually blocking the whole process. According to him, the UFC is trying to get the fight on schedule, but Jones and his team are the ones who now hold everything in their hands.
Aspinall also said that, based on information he has, financial conditions and the risk to Jones could be key factors in why the fight has not yet happened. "It's all up to him and his team now. I'm just waiting for the call," he said.
Meanwhile, this great fighter has faced criticism from fans who believe he is avoiding a challenger and that his belt should be stripped. Some commentators believe it's time for the UFC to take concrete action regarding his behavior, while others predict that Jon will continue to delay the Aspinall fight.
"Let's make this simple. If Jones vs. Aspinall isn't confirmed by the end of April, strip Jones of his belt and promote Aspinall as champion. But here's what's likely to happen. Jon will avoid Aspinall for as long as possible, and then the UFC will make the stupid decision to pair Jones and Pereira sometime this summer, assuming Pereira defeats Ankalaev this weekend," one fan wrote.
In any case, this is an interesting situation, and we can expect various scenarios in the future.
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