UFC 309 is set to be a major highlight in MMA, featuring Jon Jones defending his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. The event will see Miocic return to the Octagon after a three-year absence, adding intrigue to what many anticipate as one of the year’s most compelling matchups.
While Jones focuses on Miocic, tension looms with interim champion Tom Aspinall, who serves as the backup fighter for UFC 309. The bad blood between Jones and Aspinall has captured fans’ attention. During recent media events, Jones was candid about why he refuses to engage with Aspinall, stating, “I feel like Tom’s been such an a**hole that I don’t want to do business with him... If you had a little bit more respect, maybe we could’ve worked something out.”
Jones further elaborated on his stance, contrasting Aspinall’s approach with that of more respectful fighters like Alex Pereira. He remarked, “This other guy is just a big mouth, who is just hot today,” signaling that Aspinall’s outspoken nature and influencer-style antics have not won him favor with the champion.
Despite this public friction, Aspinall has previously suggested that Jones is avoiding him, amplifying the hype around a potential showdown. As it stands, Jones must first get past Miocic, whose storied career makes him a formidable opponent.
Notable Changes at UFC 309
In addition to the main event drama, UFC 309 will feature the reintroduction of the older glove models, a shift that has been welcomed by Jones. He expressed relief over the change, given past issues with newer gloves.
Fans await UFC 309 eagerly, knowing it could set the stage for future battles, potentially rekindling the heat between Jones and Aspinall. Will Jones cement his legacy against Miocic, or will the backup narrative spark a new rivalry? Saturday night will hold the answers.
Based on both fighters’ record who would you say is the strongest going into the event?
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