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 mild heavyweight to heavyweight.

Ngannou remains to be keen to struggle Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC), however so long as he’s underneath the PFL banner, it’s extremely unlikely to occur. Talking on the IMPAULSIVE podcast, Aspinall was requested if he thinks Jones is scared to struggle 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 an incredible fighter. I believe the truth that he didn’t need to struggle (Francis) Ngannou for 3 years, and now he doesn’t need to struggle me over a 12 months, and simply the best way 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 in the event you’re going to ask me the straight-up query, ‘Is Jon Jones afraid to struggle me?’ The trustworthy reply could be sure.”

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