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Jon Jones Dismisses Tom Aspinall as 'One-Trick Pony' After UFC 321 No-Contest

The UFC awaits medical clearance to rebook the title fight due to Aspinall's ongoing vision issues.

Overview

  • Jones said on the NoScripts podcast that Aspinall’s wrestling and jiu-jitsu are overrated and that he was more impressed by Ciryl Gane in their brief meeting.
  • Aspinall’s title defense against Gane at UFC 321 was ruled a no-contest after an accidental eye poke in the first round.
  • According to updates from his father and head coach, Aspinall has not regained full vision in either eye following the incident.
  • UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion intends to rebook Aspinall vs. Gane once the champion receives medical clearance.
  • UFC Stats recorded Gane landing 30 of 40 significant strikes to Aspinall’s 27 of 39 while stopping Aspinall’s lone takedown attempt.