Tom Aspinall watched as Jon Jones defeated Stipe Miocic on Saturday night, but the interim champion was almost convinced he had to fight himself after a legend pulled off a funny prank.
The Brit made a huge impression during the UFC 309 fight week, with fans around the world desperate for the interim heavyweight champion to get a shot at the throne.
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As MMA fans around the world gathered at Madison Square Garden and in front of their TV screens to watch Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic, it's fair to say most wished it would have been Tom Aspinall there.
The Englishman has proven himself to be a fearsome operator, capable of destroying anyone his ferocious hands land on.
In fact, the powerhouse was so eager to demolish that he flew to New York City as a backup fighter, just in case something went wrong.
And he got a glimmer of hope when Glover Teixeira told him that 'Bones' had injured himself, leaving Miocic without an opponent.
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In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Aspinall, who was sitting backstage, was approached by the Brazilian icon, who insisted: “Tom, they just called me. Jon Jones tripped on the bus, so don't drink, okay?
Proving his professionalism, the power puncher replied, “I'm on the water.”
Ultimately, Aspinall realized it was a joke, but if it had been reality, there's no doubt he would have jumped out of his chair and stormed to the octagon on the spot.
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Although Aspinall is a fearsome operator in the cage, in real life he is an unassuming character who has captured the hearts of fans.
That's why many are confused as to why Jones steadfastly insists his rival is an “a**hole.”
The reigning heavyweight champion has now opened up about the one thing his potential future opponent did that really annoyed him.
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