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Jon Jones Escalates Rivalry With Tom Aspinall, Blasts His Skills and Seeks Return After Admitting Negotiation Missteps

UFC intends to rebook Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane once the champion receives medical clearance.

Overview

  • UFC 321 ended as a no-contest when Ciryl Gane’s accidental eye pokes left Tom Aspinall unable to continue late in Round 1.
  • Official stats showed Gane narrowly led significant strikes 30–27 and stuffed Aspinall’s lone takedown attempt before the stoppage.
  • Aspinall reported lingering vision issues in the days after the bout and underwent further evaluation, delaying immediate rematch plans.
  • On the No Scripts podcast, Jon Jones called Aspinall a “one-trick pony,” labeled his wrestling and jiu-jitsu “incredibly overrated,” and questioned his resilience while citing past stoppages.
  • Jones followed the critiques with public taunts and said he was wrong in how talks with Dana White collapsed, expressing a desire to apologize and push for a 2026 White House card bout, targeting Alex Pereira.