“Why you making us wait?” Tom Aspinall goes off on Dana White halting heavyweight division for Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic

Tom Aspinall vents his frustrations about halting the heavyweight division for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight. The British champion will have to wait until the Jones vs. Stipe happens.

“Why you making us wait?” Tom Aspinall goes off on Dana White halting heavyweight division for Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic

Tom Aspinall is frustrated about halting the heavyweight division for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight (via Imago/ YouTube)

The interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall didn’t mince words when voicing his displeasure about the heavyweight division. Dana White’s decision to hold on for Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic has not sat well with Aspinall. Aspinall, noted for his open and forthright demeanor, offered his thoughts during a podcast.

In the True Geordie podcast, Aspinall vented his frustrations about Dana White and UFC matchmaking. He talked about how White’s insistence on Jones vs. Miocic has halted the heavyweight division. This is what he had to say:

There are 2 champions now. This is not right mate. My next fight has to be for the undisputed title…Yeah let him (Jones) have his legacy fight, but why for the undisputed title? Why you making the rest of us wait?
Tom Aspinall via the True Geordie Podcast
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The problem began when Jon Jones, the reigning heavyweight champion, sustained an injury requiring surgery. This could potentially put him out until mid-2024. Despite Jones’ extended absence, the UFC chose not to strip him of his championship, which sparked criticism. As a result, an interim championship bout was scheduled for UFC 295, with Tom Aspinall filling in for Sergei Pavlovich on short notice.

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Aspinall did not directly criticize Jones or Stipe Miocic. However, he expressed his disappointment with the UFC’s decision to suspend the division for a prolonged length of time. He expressed his desire to fight any top-tier opponent and did not rule out the possibility of facing Jones in the future.

Dana White hints at the possibility of Tom Aspinall fighting before Jones vs. Miocic

Despite Tom Aspinall’s desire to keep the heavyweight division active, UFC president Dana White remains steadfast in supporting the highly awaited fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. However, there may be some good news for Tom Aspinall. This comes in the form of the UFC CEO hinting at booking a fight for the interim heavyweight champion soon.

Dana White hints at a possible Tom Aspinall fight before the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic match up
Dana White hints at a possible Tom Aspinall fight before the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic match-up (via Imago/ ESPN India)

White discussed the prospect of Aspinall competing before the scheduled Jones vs. Miocic fight in an interview with TNT Sports. White understood Aspinall’s desire to remain active. However, he emphasized his commitment to the dream battle between two of the promotion’s most decorated fighters. Nevertheless, White remained hopeful of working something out for Aspinall if the Brit was desperate to fight.

It remains to be seen whether Aspinall is allowed to defend his interim championship before the Jones vs. Miocic fight. Fight fans will look for any news about the heavyweight division.

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