Dana White has praised Tom Aspinall for his heart and enthusiasm and claims that the Brit is desperate to face Jon Jones.
Since the arrival at the UFC, the highly gifted competitor has made a huge splash, making him quickly one of the most frightening hunters who has ever seen the sport.
The performances of the Englishman have even been so explosive that many fans have wondered whether they have made the reigning undisputed heavyweight champion to get into the cage with him.
Even Aspinall himself has accused Jones of 'holding it up'.
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Dana White says that Jon Jones could change Fight Tom Aspinall's life forever
During his career, Dana White negotiated with some of the biggest names in all combat sports. And it has not always been easy.
He claims, however, that working with Tom Aspinall to try to let Jon Jones-fight go smoothly, with the UFC-Interim Heavyweight Champion happy to do what is needed to perform the match-up.
In an interview about Piers Morgan Uncensured, he explained: “I think it's great that he in a young aggressive, talented heavyweight that he actually wants to fight the very best.
“The problem in this industry is that you have boys who say many things in public, but behind the curtains, don't mean it, you know, don't really want these fights. Tom Aspinall is not that guy. Tom Aspinall wants to fight the very best in the world, and I love that. “
After he had interviewed the powerhouse himself, Morgan curiously asked how good Aspinall is, to which the entrepreneur answered: “Very good. However, we will find out. With the Jon Jones fight, such a fight for a young, talented heavyweight, if he can win, if he can beat Jon Jones, it is life-changing. ”
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Dana White ready to take drastic action if Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall Fight Talks keeps standing still
Jones vs Aspinall is perhaps the largest match-up that the UFC can make possible.
In one corner is perhaps the most talented mixed war artist who has ever adorned the Octagon, and in the other, a warrior who is able to display an opponent that he connects with just a single shot.
For another confrontation between the skilled American and the dangerous Brit, however, still has to be signed.
With that in mind, White is willing to take drastic action to get Jones versus Aspinall over the line.
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