Chel Sonnen denies his personal account of the altercation.
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A hot topic in the UFC scene is the heated debate over the inconclusive Jon Jones versus Tom Aspinall showdown. Despite Chael Sonnen's boisterous claims in the past, it seems the fight isn't a done deal, folks. In a surprising turn of events, Sonnen walked back his statements on his YouTube channel "American Gangster."
He confessed, "Alright, I might have said it, but what I definitely said was: Tom's next fight is set, but I'm unsure if it's against Jones. If Jon returns, Aspinall will be his opponent."
Now, the latest buzz has it that Cyril Gane, the former interim champ, could be next in Aspinall's lineup. You might remember that the heavyweight title drama erupted when Francis Ngannou bolted from UFC in 2023, paving the way for a new heavyweight titan. Jones clinched the title at UFC 285 by vanquishing Gane. Despite an injury delaying his bout with Stipe Miocic, keeping the door open for Aspinall's interim title win against Sergei Pavlovich.
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Behind the Scenes of the Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones Saga
With Aspinall eagerly awaiting a unification bout with Jones, the heavyweight titan, negotiations for the showdown seem to be raising eyebrows. Recent updates suggest a host of complex challenges that could jeopardize the matchup[1][3][4].
Possible Matchup Against Ciryl Gane
If the Jones fight doesn't materialize, insider Chael Sonnen hints at Aspinall facing Ciryl Gane, the former interim champ. This would involve a gripping title defense for Aspinall[2][3]. Although Aspinall is kept in the dark on some details, he appears optimistic about upcoming news regarding his next fight[1].
- Bookmakers might be reconsidering Jon Jones' potential UFC comeback match against Tom Aspinall, given the ongoing complex negotiations and uncertainties surrounding the fight.
- If for some reason Jon Jones' bout with Tom Aspinall fails to materialize, the UFC spotlight could shift to a potential unification bout between Aspinall and Ciryl Gane, setting up an intriguing title defense for Aspinall.
- In the event that Jon Jones doesn't return, Tom Aspinall could find himself in a thrilling sporting encounter with Ciryl Gane, adding another exciting chapter to the world of UFC sports.
