Magomed Ankalaev and Tom Aspinall have formed an alliance amid the Jon Jones saga. Following Ankalaev's victory over Alex Pereira, he has criticized Jones for avoiding a fight with Aspinall, who holds the interim heavyweight title. Despite Jones's reign as heavyweight champion and his past as a dominant fighter, Ankalaev believes that Jones is reluctant to fight Aspinall due to his own controversies. Both fighters are eager for an opportunity to face Jones, while UFC CEO Dana White expresses optimism about the potential bout taking place.
Ankalaev commented on Jon Jones’ reluctance to fight Aspinall after defeating Pereira, accusing him of evading the matchup and expressing confidence in pursuing the title.
With Ankalaev’s victory over Pereira and Aspinall's interim title defense, the rivalry between them and Jon Jones intensifies as they seek a fight.
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