UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently expressed his reluctance to fight interim champion Tom Aspinall following his victory over Stipe Miocic.
Jon Jones
I'm not really worried about the Tom [Aspinall] fight. I'm more worried about the [Alex] Pereira fight. That's what I really want to do. And I think if the UFC wants to have me back, then I think that's the fight they will make. I have been very clear about my intentions, and that's what I want. I think anybody will understand about this point. I will retire without the heavyweight belt if I have too. Give the guy what he wants. I'm at a place now I want to be in super-fights. Tom can have the heavyweight championship if he wants it, I've created something much bigger and I want Pereira.
Jones fought Miocic on November 17 at UFC 309 in New York. This match, which was stopped in the third round, ended with Jones winning by technical knockout and retaining his UFC Heavyweight title. Jones boasts an impressive record of 28 wins, one loss, and one no contest.
Aspinall last stepped into the octagon against Curtis Blaydes in July at UFC 304. This fight ended in the first round with Tom winning by knockout. His current record stands at 15 wins and three losses.
