Jon Jones pulled no punches when breaking down Tom Aspinall’s controversial first title defense at UFC 321, launching a technical critique of the heavyweight champion’s skill set while questioning his mental fortitude in the process. Speaking on the No Scripts Podcast this week, the former two-division UFC champion offered his assessment of Aspinall’s performance against Ciryl Gane, which ended prematurely when the French challenger accidentally poked the British fighter in both eyes just over four minutes into the first round.
Jon Jones Breaks It Down: Why Tom Aspinall Is Overrated and Looking for an Out
Jones’s commentary comes amid ongoing tension between the two fighters, stemming from failed negotiations earlier this year that prevented a potential title unification bout.