Tom Aspinall on the REAL Reason Jon Jones WON’T Fight Him…

[@TrueGeordie]

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[@jessicanoble694]

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[@um8778]

1:41 Video Start

[@ds6914]

Troy Hawke says you look like a handsome Eddie Hall

[@robertnjeru7334]

You should have adviced Aspinall to take out Stipe. If he beats Stipe then Jones has no choice than to fight him 💯💪

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

​@@robertnjeru7334 did you even watch it

[@Idkwhatmynameis387]

He’s the champion we deserve he’s so real and not someone who’s gonna retire after their next fight and not someone who is gonna run to boxing for a paycheck

[@jaymyers1369]

😂😂😂 make sure to get the gooch while you got Tom in your mouth. Damn 😂.

[@dutchmadeek7374]

What champion did he beat to earn this title?

[@dutchmadeek7374]

Or are we just giving it to him ?

[@mmafyasco]

fighters can have goals outside of the ufc my guy..

[@ryan2859]

​@dutchmadeek7374 which champ did Jones fight for his HW belt?

[@ignasr_9]

Aspinall is a real down to earth lad. He came to my work in Leeds after the Curtis fight and literally nobody except me and my mates recognised him. Now he probably can't walk down the street in a village without somebody noticing him lmao. Great guy. Signed a piece of paper for me cos I was too shy to ask for a picture 😅

[@Daniel_Addy]

Quality, I met him in London after his win over Volk - just stood at the bar with him for 10/15 minutes chatting, too lad! Been easier for me to meet him in Leeds mind - since its where I live 😂

[@Michael_F_81]

He is so down to earth and has time for anyone. I saw him on a night out with his mates in Atherton (Town he's from) a couple of weeks ago, and he was happy to chat and have pictures with anyone. It's also amazing to have a local UFC heavyweight champion.

[@ryany2882]

Know him do you

[@mattgosling2657]

Where do you work for Tom to have visited Where you work?

[@ignasr_9]

@mattgosling2657 I used to work at Dunkin in Leeds. It closed last year

[@Langers0]

You can’t hate Tom aspinall, articulate, the self awareness and constant strive to be better. What a legend, elite episode

[@thequinlanshow3326]

It is very, very easy to hate him. Dana White privilege to a tee. Didn't earn or deserve that interim title fight at all. Somehow thinks he's actually better than Jon Jones 😂 plus he's an irritating British twat. Very easy to not like him

[@ayfficiall]

Tom is such a genuine bloke, and I truly believe he is the best Heavyweight in the world and will retire as the HW GOAT

[@jbo4547]

Lol slow down there bud.

[@divinethug1]

@@jbo4547 Agreed, can't deny he has the potential to become the HW goat tho. Time will tell.

[@jbo4547]

@@divinethug1 Even saying that is a huge huge stretch. Let him become the undisputed champion and have a few defenses before we talk about that. But with that said Fedor > all

[@TomTom-kl3hp]

@@jbo4547casual

[@kratos8529]

​@@jbo4547 werdum embarrassed fedor

[@WillMaxMarcs]

How can you not love this guy... May his reign be long and lasting. All hail the heavyweight King!

[@byronchannells4517]

Calm down!

[@hmsp7799]

My brother , relax bit with the glazing, the guy is yet to defend his title

[@garnetsamuel5320]

Jon is champ. Tom in interim. Relax

[@thequinlanshow3326]

It's very easy to fucking hate Tom Aspinall. Everything about him is irritating. His overconfidence is completely unfounded and he has not proven himself in the UFC at all. All of his losses are to people that outgrappled or could easily out grapple him and y'all are convinced he could take out Jon Jones. That is the peak of delusion. The UFC and it's dumbass fanbase glaze British fighters for no reason, they are all the same annoying cocky twats

[@fred338]

WOW. Tom has caused alot of people to be Delusional. He should keep finger and opinion to himself and store there for the Winter.

[@2ClutchCorey]

Proud of our champs for real, both are the definition of ‘man amongst men’

[@mccy9198]

@@LittleJewBoy😂

[@kaneswift7117]

@@LittleJewBoygive over pal 🤣🤣🤣

[@thequinlanshow3326]

He's not a champ. Lmao. Didn't even deserve that interim title shot

[@disclaimer.imjokin]

​@@thequinlanshow3326but he's interim champion.. so your point is irrelevant

[@Maljig]

@@thequinlanshow3326in my opinion if you won the title you deserved the title shot

[@2g4u7y]

Been a fan of Tom since his debut in the UFC. When I saw him get the belt I damn near shed a tear in me pub. Proper gent, role model, and father. I’ve worked with kids with special needs throughout school. Takes a lot of energy and time. Speaks to him as a champion to be able to handle the pressures of both. All love Tom, hope to meet you someday.

[@byronchannells4517]

Calm down 😂

[@ryany2882]

Nobody cares

[@fwplayz_0]

​@@ryany2882about ur Dad

[@joh5790]

​@@ryany2882i hope you outlive your children you absoloute muppet.

[@benjaminnix1960]

Saw Tom the other night in Manchester at Tales of the Octagon 2. The reception he got from his home crowd when he brought the belt out was an incredible moment. Such a down to earth amazing fighter and person

[@toadb]

Give this man the undisputed title shot

[@needformead2947]

I went to the london one was a right laugh, Tom was way bigger in person than I expected

[@DannyLynch123]

I don't have idols or role models as such but Tom is probably that man, he's literally the example that should be set to everyone on all levels, top bloke!!

[@peteyoxonmusic]

Agreed. He really is flying the flag for the UK. Great to have such a brilliant role model

[@joewalker5741]

hes him mate

[@MattMiller200]

We have Strickland and Jones here in the US...looking forward to a US champ that isn't a tool in the future.

[@PullThatUpJamie]

God it’s incredible how sound he is, doesn’t get more down to earth, and to top it off he’s the best in the world

[@rungeon83]

Agreed man, I'm honestly amazed at on the cuff he never fucks up, he TRIED once to have a joke "Ufc fingering" and the world tried to hurt him, came back stronger, he's like his dad, he'll let his work do the talking. I LOVE your post bud!

[@moanamichelle]

He is, in fact, not the best in the world.

[@themaster-jp6sp]

Absolute gent.

[@dgfrd1573]

I’m only 15 minutes in but true Geordie is a fantastic interviewer. Articulate and smooth, so easy to listen to.

[@SnAkEyEs9876]

"miocic at his best never looked how you looked now" is crazy

[@tristanjoao3464]

Hes absolutely right in saying that. Eventhough i havent heard that ​@@SnAkEyEs9876

[@tristanjoao3464]

​@@SnAkEyEs9876hes right

[@randomfan425]

I agree. This is a great interview. It really helps when the interviewer knows what he is talking about, instead of just having a list of questions read out like a robot. Great work 👍

[@antperry3799]

God damn Tom is so bloody likeable. Humble, down to earth, honest. What a role model for people to look up to and not to mention his fighting skills are the best we've ever seen in the UFC. Great interview, awesome questions and even better answers. Thanks for this boys 👍👍

[@byronchannells4517]

Calm down!

[@beejj6190]

Best we've ever seen...? He's a 'potential' great but you need to come down off whatever you took before posting...

[@antperry3799]

@@beejj6190 name any other fighter who is a better all round fighter. Maybe think before you post slowmo

[@t.b.y.a.visceral8615]

looool hhahahahahahahah funny

[@Idk_1838]

​@@antperry3799 Mighty Mouse, GSP, Volkanovski, Topuria, Jones, Makhachev, Teixeira and many more all have good striking and ground game all rounded out.

[@finnjordan4997]

Tom is such a genuine bloke and down to earth

[@Silverwidows]

1:06:35 wish I haad a dad like that. Had to discover mma at 25 and still training muai thai at 37. Really respect tom and his dads relationship, seems like a bond that cannot be broken x

[@Birdman65907]

Fucking love Tom, if there was ever a sportsperson with a personality that accurately represents the people of Britain and what the best of us are all about it's him. Never thought I'd see an Englishman with the skillset and GOAT capability in combat sports like him.

[@broderickfall]

💯 been saying the same thing. He's THE role model

[@davidhudson2267]

Tom is a legend in the making and an absolute credit, not only to UK MMA, but the UK in general, We're lucky to have him! His dad, Andy, comes across as such a good guy too, im sure he's super proud of Tom, im so happy for their sucess!

[@ryany2882]

He's a sexual predator

[@georgesdherman]

Loved this pod Brian, Tom is such a down to earth man. Can't wait to see his career progress.

[@danielharries5468]

As a father to a 4 year old Autistic little boy and a big fan of Tom as an MMA fighter. Loved him using this platform talking about Autism and bringing awareness.

[@leighkelly2161]

Totally agree.

[@chilibeer3912]

I love Tom because he seems like such a genuine and likable guy while also being incredibly skilled as a fighter. I do sympathize with him for the way the current heavyweight title situation is going and I hope everything works out with his children.

[@jacobw2389]

Seems like an absolute top bloke. Wish him all the best.

[@dhruv71717]

Tom Aspinall is a pure gentleman....He is the second MMA fighter after Charles OLIVEIRA whom I connect with so much and he is sooo good person and as a fighter he is damn entertaining....Love his attitude...towards game and life..

[@harsha1989able]

And also he's very much like Charles Oliveira in terms of how much well-rounded they are...

[@dhruv71717]

@@harsha1989able Absolutely...and these both guys only knows how to find finish..

[@sewaligoswami781]

Tom is so real and genuine. Absolutely love the man.

[@um8778]

Great podcast with the best British heavyweight we've ever seen and Tom Aspinall

[@frankiebooth3414]

As a dad with a 5 year old who has autism, i thank you so much for talking about it there is still such a stigma around it

[@Daniel_Addy]

Still the same bloke I met in London after his fight with Volk, chilled AF and straight down the line - keep up the good work big man ✌️

[@sadtimes7270]

already know im gonna love this pod, keep up the great work geordie

[@lilleya]

Geordies best work is interviewing fighters, incredible job....tom is an absolute credit to this country

[@engagekillftw]

Yes I’m reading ALL of the comments in a British accent. Sincerely, a US fan 😂

[@ducko1988]

Toms the man. The ufc should be ashamed of what they’re doing with the heavyweight division.

[@sainttrunks1982]

✅ Fact

[@harsha1989able]

Tom's the true Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World...

[@Andrew-dd1lr]

My nephew an niece are autistic they are lovely kids turning into wonderful young adults 💙 ❤️

[@biologiskt]

No mma heavyweight fighter on this planet is beating Tom Aspinall in an octagon and that includes Jon Jones. I truly believe that. Huge respect for this lad

[@byronchannells4517]

Bones would take this guy to school!!!

[@paulgal]

@@byronchannells4517no he wouldn’t that’s why he’s ducking him

[@themadman6667]

@@paulgal jones doesnt duck people. he just doesnt care to fight anymore. hes fighting stipe because its a legacy fight for him. after that, hes leaving. plus hes already proved himself in a superior division. everyone knows heavyweight is easy skill for skill. power gets you all the wins until a wrestler with a good chin comes around.

[@lindseyanime1953]

Prime jones definitely current one idk

[@66wow99]

Not the way ufc works. Tom will suffer a defeat, but he will be that much better going forward.

[@wiggywig2037]

Awesome to see Tom using his platform for Autism awareness, we have 2 young autistic children and we're learning on the job, we've experienced the snide comments and looks in public. What a man, doing the UK proud champ!!

[@KHALABEEB]

Tom, no Real Fans think you've said or done anything wrong....and even if they ever do, just keep doing YOU. Don't hold back out of fear of saying something people won't like, JUST BE YOU. We love ya

[@DmGray]

My introduction to Aspinall beyond existing on cards and being chill was his reaction to the injury (I am somewhat of a lapsed viewer since the pandemic hit, though I still follow the same MMA channels) He really is a special individual. Warm, kind, funny, humble, professional AND an absolute monster in an MMA bout. Whenever I've met "tough guys" the only ones that deserve the title have been similar. They're so tough they don't NEED to be arrogant or aggressive. Anyone displaying those toxic traits is likely nowehere near as tough as they think they are. A genuine role model.

[@seanmcguinness9330]

The future heavyweight goat Tom Aspinall ladies n gents don’t see anyone taking the belt from him and what a role model for kids too look upto, straight up g of a guy ❤️

[@themtube9455]

Such a wholesome guy. I bet he's a great father since he had a great role-model himself. Im a big fan of Aspinall the fighter, but even more of Aspinall the human.

[@robertaboulton832]

Tom Aspinall comes across as a real authentic guy and worthy of every success.

[@zyoutube153]

Massive Aspinall fan here. A true gentleman, humble and classy guy. 100% believe that he will lit up Jon Jones like a Christmas tree.

[@HassanYahya-h5o]

After this podcast, tom aspinall is my favorite ufc fighter now, very smart guy, respectful, Legend. ❤

[@Palaecro]

Imagine how incredible he would be if he took all the steroids that Jon Jones has!

[@pushthebutton8723]

I think he has

[@FIVESPORTZ]

i see so much of myself in Tom. Great to see a dangerous fighter who does not talk trash for the sake of it and is comfortable with himself. Big things awaits for him...

[@Sir-Devilish]

Not just because I’m British…. What an ABSOLUTE DIAMOND THIS LAD IS.. BEST OF LUCK FOR YOU TOM FROM WALES 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@KarenMcdonagh-gv4ct]

Massive fan of Tom since Arvolski fight . Most humble fighter , before and after he was Champ I've seen.. Man is an absolute beast..Fastest HW MMA fighter I've ever seen

[@jawad_kazmi]

Absolute gentleman. So lucky we have Tom representing Britain.

[@GNIC12.]

Belta pod, Tom is a class bloke and very switched on. Making the UK known and showing the strength and calibre that the empire can produce. Everyone knows he's the man and the baddest man on the planet.

[@kathleenfinnerty226]

Only half way through but what a excellent interview 🙌 Toms a real one, really hope we see Tom beat JJ

[@thinkingoutload]

What a perfect interview. Great questions, and Tom was able to speak at length about so many subjects.

[@darrenpurves6150]

Total down to earth guy, Tom we luv ya pal. Love the honesty and not a yes man or company man. I love your respect for Bisping who was a twat back in the day but has gained our love and respect :)

[@davemieze9021]

For Bisping to be a mentor to Tom, now that Mike is older and wiser their relationship will only help Big Tom.

[@HalleyBay61]

Tom Aspinall. If being a champion in life had a face, it would look similar to him. Honesty, loyalty, sincerity, integrity and above all else, morals and principals that he appears to live by. There are very few people in the public eye that are legitimately worth modelling yourself on, but they are there, and Mr Aspinall is a champion in every sense of the word. Great interviewer & interviewee. This is how interviews should be. This is content in a content overloaded world that's served a purpose and has taught us all a little more about the people on show here.

[@markoconnell2343]

Starting to get the respect he deserves top guy been grinding for years

[@losnos79]

Heavyweight breakdown: Most Dangerous: Ngannou Most Skilled: Jones Most Well rounded: Aspinall

[@rba3298]

Like always the quality of the questions, shots and over all podcast is brilliant Brian

[@johngroom9243]

This man is a gem. May your Heavyweight reign be long. With this mentality, i can't imagine it being less than 10 years, considering his young age. I'm here for it!

[@jonbeckman5957]

It's absolutely brilliant. Loved this one more than any of the others. Be good to do a trio of you 2 and Peter fury together as a Christmas special

[@Billy-l2h]

Fantastic interview gentleman 👏 Cheers 🍻 ❤

[@mememachine376]

Tom is the future

[@theartofboxing173]

amazing podcast, give it a few days and i'll be back watching this from the start again

[@aidanytterstad7321]

This is a TRUE special

[@davemustabstain7093]

Great convo fellas, Tom is the real deal for sure, looking forward to following his journey.

[@Valliant2007]

Toms got a great voice, can see him doing commentary once he’s finished fighting!

[@jamiehall-hanlon3104]

100%

[@seanmcgowan7863]

Great interview, two legends 💪💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Grey_Just_Grey]

An exemplary Champion, and the true Heavyweight King. Long may he reign! 💂🦁💂

[@veesvoyages]

Such a brilliant episode! Tom comes across really well, nice lad and down to earth. Respect that!

[@jackwolstenholme8213]

Tom is a top lad, just one of the boys. It’s easy to like him. Edit: I loved this interview, Tom was really just saying how the situation is and I agree with him. Dana is a muppet and Jones is scared or he would say fuck Stipe we fight fight once I’m healed Edit 2: Dana 100% wants Jones to retire undefeated for his legacy and so the UFC can say they had best ever mythical Jones 😂😂

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

OMG Tom so wonderful man. What a role model ❤

[@TylerrCooke]

Tom is so likeable. I'm so happy he is The champ!!

[@anasshahid224]

Tom Aspinall is a humble, respectful lad. He’s going to be a massive star for years to come.

[@strawhats4858]

Couldn’t agree more about the situation regarding Jon Jones. They are absolutely protecting him so they can say he’s better than Francis. So annoying

[@danos1011]

this guy is a livin g legendd. everything he says makes sense. 100% common sense. smart, humble, confident. perfect balanced mind and an incredible fighter. hope they give the belt challenge.

[@prichard2151]

Calling all ufc fans world wide to boycott buying Jones v stipe if this guy doesn’t get the moment that’s owed to him in history….the passing of the torch that to me Aspinall would no doubt achieve over Jon Bones if he had the sack to front & grant the interim champion his due shot at glory. If it matters I’m kiwi not British

[@sainttrunks1982]

100% with you on that

[@eldoggz9352]

Jones is better than Tom, don't be silly. Tom isn't "owed" anything

[@bubbaye8221]

Sounds good don’t watch it when it happens. 😂😂

[@prichard2151]

@@bubbaye8221 I won’t

[@prichard2151]

@@eldoggz9352 the interim champion doesn’t get the next shot????? Stipe has fought once in 4years & got knocked out!

[@chrisgallaghrr931]

Yeah good watching this interview, very down to earth & relaxed from both lads….but we need Tom to fight for title now.

[@jessicanoble694]

Yeah the podcast is finally here 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@ItsJBoak]

What a bloke, genuine, down to earth, deserving of everything he has and will achieve

[@Kayluv101]

At this point I don’t even wanna see stipe fight jon.. Stipe is out of his prime and hasn’t fought in years..And he’s coming off a vicious knockout loss..Jon wants stipe because it’s the easier fight..Jon don’t want the smoke from Tom

[@MNToThat]

The UFC want Jon's to beat Stipe because Stipe beat Ngannau. Ngannau is the reason ufc are holding up the HW division

[@kratos8529]

​@@MNToThat then why not have a fight between 2 ngannou beaters - lewis vs stipe

[@Rob-rd8oz]

Really enjoyed this one. Great conversation the whole way through. Tom is class😅

[@1ShotTV]

It’s hard to not consider Tom the undisputed champ at heavyweight right now

[@harsha1989able]

Tom is effectively the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion right now...

[@jbo4547]

Lol well he didn't beat the champion yet soooo no.

[@kratos8529]

​@@jbo4547 Francis never lost the title Dana took it from him

[@jbo4547]

@@kratos8529 yes I'm aware. I'm talking about Jon Jones though

[@alcottdevalte7440]

This kid always giving us exciting, fun fights instead of boring decision wins. Gotta appreciate the fireworks.

[@jamesstewart6132]

“Kid” I bet you’re about 12 mate

[@carlagallagher3662]

Been waiting for this one. Fantastic interview as always Brian. Tom deserves the undisputed title without a doubt. He's only just getting started and he'll do great things.

[@mmanerd5813]

Aspinall is a ridiculously good guy. He deserves everything he has and hopefully we're looking at a legendary run for years to come 🤞

[@deano4195]

Best interview you’ve done by far. Well done buddy. All the best to you both and your families ❤

[@ajmurie18]

such a down to earth interview both you guys are just so likable and honest very refreshing in this day in age of podcasting

[@Dozywazzock]

I hope Mr. Aspinall is the next UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is a salt of the earth character the UFC needs.

[@customwebsitesandapps7293]

Amazing interview, True Geordie, thank you!

[@Teecityafro]

We all know Jon ain’t the undisputed champ 😂 waiting to fight stipe who was limping recently and is old ash coming off his worst ko loss in his career , rather than fighting a true contender in aspinal but we all know the reason why he ain’t taking the fight …

[@Secret-Juice]

The dudes ego is also way too big to vacate and it’s obvious when you look at the way he’s manufactured his “GOAT” status and fooled all of the sheep into believing it 😂 Tom will undermine Jon’s legacy whether he fights him or not.

[@garnetsamuel5320]

And what reason is that? Jon had dominated much better guys than Tom. Tom has never faced a guy in the same realm as Bonny. When the fight happens, please keep this same energy.

[@Teecityafro]

@@garnetsamuel5320 no he hasn’t , he’s never faced a fighter like aspinal, if anything jones wins are usually a lot of vets that were close to older age

[@bahn3201]

Dominick Reyes Beated Jon jones already in 2020

[@NikulPrasad]

Tom is so intelligent yet so humble. Top tier bloke

[@joshandrews4601]

Who came here from KZbin reels haha

[@Lpj4]

🙋🏼‍♂️😂

[@jeffratliff4161]

Hahaha hahaha hahahahahaha

[@HarielJjohnson-p4t]

I could tell you but I'd have to keel you keelhaulin is my speciality

[@joelmaiato4302]

Came here for the macgregor reference 😂

[@steventownley1429]

Brilliant interview Tom sounds like a real genuine guy 👍🏻

[@pukkinho]

I feel like Ngannou is also a reason why the UFC isn’t willing to do the right thing (Jones v Aspinall). The undisputed HW champion walked out the door which was a massive black eye for the company so how do they legitimise their new HW champion? Put him up against the only guy who beat Francis. Apart from the real HW goat Derrick Lewis ofc

[@MNToThat]

Did you see the Derrick Lewis advert for Manscaped? My Balls Was Hot 🔥

[@johntchb]

UFC is a popularity contest.

[@Gavdutchname75]

What a great young guy, humble & honest, wishing him all the best for his career

[@bilalpati1639]

Jon jones will beat him. Sorry it is just what it is

[@joegentile2652]

Absolutely but Tom can still shock the world, but look WTH jones did to his last opponent absolutely destroyed it

[@AlfieBooth-e1f]

Guess we’ll never know because Jones won’t fight him. Picked his opponents wisely past few years and would be his wisest decision to stay clear of Tom in the later stages of his career in my opinion.

[@DanTheMan595]

I disagree Toms a natural heavyweight, jones doesn’t move as quickly as he used too - Bones is GOAT but not at heavyweight 😂

[@sawymath]

My mum died a couple of years ago, and I gave her a hard time over the years. I didn't know she had autism until it was too late. I've come to realise now that my grandmother has it too. It's heartbreaking, but we will get through it. Love Tom, & Bryan.

[@saifhussain9701]

10:05 that short pause and stutter had me dead, bro was flabbergasted 😂😂😂😂

[@bryanciacco4181]

Neber forget true Gordie likes to be dominated!

[@GDMcGurk]

reminding people about another mans sex life is weird icl

[@bryanciacco4181]

As a person who claims he's an alpha male like True George does, wanting to be dominated and f***ked in the BUTTT is weird

[@matrixxx3662]

@@bryanciacco4181Interesting. I never heard that about True Geordie. Are you sure you are not talking about yourself. Projecting your own fantasy on someone else is also weird.

[@FightForChrist7]

The audio quality is so crisp! Well done to the sound engineer 🙌🏼

[@bakerlee]

Thanks both for making people aware of autism and giving them a little understanding of the situation

[@Illmatic881]

Very level headed and down to earth guy. He’s the heavyweight champ we need

[@soul3ater197]

Proper lad, wish him all the best. Much love from the midwest!

[@petepeterson8]

I am a fan of this guy after hearing this , Tom aspinall is a class act deserves the top spot , a loyal follower now thanks true geordie

[@martin-i2p5e]

What a great guy! By the way your podcast has improved massively since you got rid of the other lad 👌