Jon Jones Calls Tom Aspinall a ‘One-Trick Pony’ After UFC 321

BREAKING: Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has launched a sharp critique of fighter Tom Aspinall, labeling him a “one-trick pony” following the controversial end to Aspinall’s title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on October 25, 2023. This match ended in a no-contest after an accidental eye poke from Gane halted the bout just 4 minutes and 35 seconds in.

In a revealing interview on the NoScripts Podcast, Jones expressed disappointment in Aspinall’s performance, asserting, “I felt like Gane was just getting warmed up.” Jones, who submitted Gane to claim the heavyweight title in March 2023, indicated that he was more impressed with Gane’s skills than Aspinall’s.

Despite Aspinall’s record of 15-3, Jones believes his wrestling and jiu-jitsu skills are overrated, emphasizing that Aspinall has only shown a strong 1-2 combination. “Tom’s a great athlete, but that’s really about it,” Jones added, suggesting that Aspinall struggled to connect with Gane during their brief encounter.

The UFC is reportedly planning to rebook the championship matchup between Aspinall and Gane, as confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White. However, Aspinall is still recovering from the eye poke, with his father and head coach stating he has not regained full vision in either eye. “He can’t see anything out of his right eye,” his father revealed.

Jones, whose current record stands at 28-1, was earlier linked to a potential title unification fight with Aspinall for the first half of 2025. However, following his retirement announcement in June, he has shifted focus toward a possible comeback, expressing interest in facing current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at a UFC event scheduled at the White House next year.

As the sports world watches developments closely, the impact of Aspinall’s injury and Jones’ comments could shape future matchups in the heavyweight division. Fans are eager to see how this situation unfolds, especially with the potential rematch looming on the horizon.

Stay tuned for updates as the UFC navigates these challenges and prepares for a pivotal moment in heavyweight history.