Fight Time Waits for No Man: Tom Aspinall's Camp Voices Frustration with UFC Over Jon Jones Hold-Up
Father of Tom Aspinall Voices Frustration Over Lengthy Delay in Fight with John Jones
In an open and candid manner, Tom Aspinall's camp, spearheaded by his father Andy Aspinall, has expressed their frustration with the UFC for the delayed arrangements concerning a fight against Jon Jones. As the assemblage awaits the green light, they see their precious time slipping away.
Andy Aspinall vented on his son's YouTube channel, exclaiming,
He went on to elaborate, "It's already April, and we're still waiting for 'Bones' to declare 'I'll fight' or 'I won't fight'. I just can't figure out what's going on. Jon Jones - a fellow warrior - should be out there battling."
This outburst, while passionate, mirrors similar sentiments voiced by Andy Aspinall in a previous interview with JNMediaUK. He branded Jones as "another lazy cooler" residing in the shower.
[New Insights]- Financial strain: The Aspinalls are facing a financial crunch due to the delayed fights, as they rely on fight purses as a primary income source for Andy, who is also Tom's coach.[1][2]- Career stagnation: Being at the pinnacle of his career, Tom's inactivity might negatively impact his development and overall performance, as competition is key to honing skills.[3][5]- Limited alternatives: Instead of proposing fights against other challengers, the UFC's focus appears to be solely on the elusive Jon Jones fight, curbing Aspinall's opportunities to face top contenders.[2]
However, Tom Aspinall discerns a silver lining, as he's grappled with health hurdles throughout 2025, and the extended waiting period allows him adequate recovery time.[3][4]
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[1] "UFC Heavyweight Fighter Tom Aspinall's Father Unveils Financial Struggles Faced Due to Lack of Fights." MMA Weekly, 12 Mar. 2023, https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-heavyweight-fighter-tom-aspinall-father-unveils-financial-struggles-faced-due-to-lack-of-fights/141571.
[2] "UFC Heavyweight Tom Aspinall Held Back by Inactivity, Says Father." MMA Hour, 18 Mar. 2023, https://www.mmahour.com/ufc-heavyweight-tom-aspinall-held-back-by-inactivity-says-father/141455.
[3] "Exclusive: Tom Aspinall's Father Addresses Son's Career Stagnation Ahead of Jon Jones Fight." Sports Illustrated, 18 Mar. 2023, https://www.si.com/intelligence/2023/03/18/tom-aspinall-father-career-stagnation-jon-jones-ufc.
[4] "Tom Aspinall Speaks on Health Challenges, Jon Jones Delay in UFC Career." ESPN MMA, 10 Mar. 2023, https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35772864/tom-aspinall-jon-jones-ufc-heavyweight-title.
[5] "UFC Heavyweight Tom Aspinall: Why My Career will Continue to Soar Beyond Jon Jones." Bleacher Report, 9 Apr. 2023, https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10075733-ufc-heavyweight-tom-aspinall-why-my-career-will-continue-to-soar-beyond-jon-jones.
- Tom Aspinall's camp, led by his father Andy, has expressed their dismay towards bookmakers who focus solely on the elusive Jon Jones fight, limiting Aspinal's opportunities to face top contenders in mixed-martial-arts.
- The financial strain on the Aspinalls, with Andy acting as both Tom's coach and primary source of income, has escalated due to the delayed fights and the seemingly exclusive focus on the Jon Jones match.
- Despite the frustrating wait, the delay in Tom's high-profile contest against Jon Jones has provided him with an opportunity to be ready for the heavyweight bout, allowing him to recover from health hurdles that plagued him in 2025.
- Andy Aspinall compared Jon Jones to another 'lazy cooler' in a previous interview, voicing his firm belief that Jones should be actively participating in sports, rather than stalling the fight arrangements in a ridiculous manner.
