While Aspinall believes that Jones is one of the best ever, his past transgressions bar him from being the sport's G.O.A.T.

Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has long campaigned for the chance to unify the division against full titleholder Jon Jones. UFC CEO Dana White is reportedly on board with the fight too, recently telling the Brit about how big he believes the fight will be.

While Jones is widely regarded as one of MMA’s all-time greats, if not the absolute best fighter in UFC history, Aspinall recently voiced his doubts about the title, citing Jones’ history of failed drug tests as the main reason why he thinks that way.

Use Makes Him Exempt From GOAT Status. Sitting down on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Friday, Aspinall was prompted about his opinion on Jones:

Tom Aspinall doesn't believe Jon Jones can leave the sport of MMA with his resume completely unscathed due to past drug test issues.

Tom Aspinall revealed what Dana White had told him about the prospect of a fight with Jon Jones. Tom Aspinall revealed what Dana White had told him about the prospect of a fight with Jon Jones. Salford star Aspinall, the current UFC interim heavyweight champion, has for months been calling for a fight with Jones to unify the division.

Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones are never going to see eye-to-eye on much. But does the reigning interim UFC heavyweight champion have a point? Aspinall, in a recent interview with Piers Morgan, was asked his standing on Jones being the greatest of all time.

Tom Aspinall has a reason why he doesn’t consider Jon Jones to be at the top of the GOAT list. While Jones is regularly in discussion for the best athletes to ever compete in MMA, having captured UFC titles in two divisions,

Tom Aspinall is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the UFC heavyweight division. With his rapid ascent, including a series of jaw-dropping first-round finishes, he has earned a title shot against Jon Jones.