Jon Jones impressed fans as he traded shots with a rising combat sports star.
Currently, the MMA community is joined in unison, hoping that the UFC heavyweight world champion defends his belt against the interim title holder. However, that fight is yet to come to fruition.
Chael Sonnen has discussed why Jones may have concerns about fighting Tom Aspinall, but regardless, all fans can do for the moment is wait in the hope that contracts get signed.
For the time being, the American is keeping active, recently sparring an undefeated bare-knuckle star.
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Jon Jones spars Samat Abdyrakhmanov
Currently, Jon Jones is out in Thailand, filming ALF Reality, which is a show similar to The Ultimate Fighter, in which he and Nate Diaz will coach opposing teams.
During this time, the creative striker has sparred Samat Abdyrakhmanov, who’s been making waves in the bare-knuckle scene.
A video of the pair playfully sparring, shared by Full Send MMA, shows the Kyrgyzstan fighter knocking Jones’ microphone off his shirt.
The warriors, not trying to hurt one another, exchange shots, with the New Yorker showcasing his defensive skills as Abdyrakhmanov attempts to land upstairs and downstairs.
Fans were quick to take to social media, with many praising Jones.
One said: “Jon was schooling him,” while another added: “Jones still looks quick.”
However, others couldn’t help but vent their frustrations, with an angry MMA enthusiast writing: “Anyone but Tom Aspinall.” A second fan raged: “Wouldn’t get near Tom.”
Tom Aspinall reveals what he’s working on while he waits for Jon Jones fight
While Jones is keeping fit in Thailand, Tom Aspinall is honing his craft in the UK.
Since his arrival in the UFC, the Englishman has looked nothing short of terrifying, destroying an array of top-level competitors with his blistering power.
However, he’s much more than just a puncher.
Now, Aspinall has revealed what he’s working on while he waits for Jones to agree to the fight.