Tom Aspinall confirms backup role for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: “I’ll wipe out both in one night if I have to!” [Video]

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will be the backup for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic.

The British fighter is fresh off his return late last month in Manchester. Just eight months after winning interim heavyweight gold against Sergei Pavlovich, Tom Aspinall faced Curtis Blaydes. ‘Razor’ had handed the interim champion a stoppage loss due to injury back in July 2022. However, the rematch couldn’t have gone any differently.

Instead, Tom Aspinall handed the wrestler a first-round knockout loss. Taking to the mic in his post-fight interview, the interim champion called for a fight with Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ has been out of action since a submission victory over Ciryl Gane last March, netting him the undisputed heavyweight title.

As of now, Jon Jones is set to face Stipe Miocic, likely in November at Madison Square Garden in New York. Meaning, that Tom Aspinall will have to wait quite a bit to fight …