‘Jon Jones is playing the sport’… Former UFC heavyweight gives controversial tackle whether ‘Bones’ is ducking Tom Aspinall

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With the MMA community up in arms about Jon Jones refusing to fight Tom Aspinall, a former UFC heavyweight star has risen to his defense.

The ex-contender is adamant that every one is just not because it seems.

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Brendan Schaub defends Jon Jones over ‘ducking’ accusations

On Saturday night, Jon Jones will put his title on the road against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Recent York, USA, in probably the most controversial match-ups in MMA history.

While the challenger is undeniably a legend, having not fought since losing to Francis Ngannou several years ago, and with Tom Aspinall on the rise, the fans are understandably fuming.

Nonetheless, if ‘Bones’ was willing to offer the fans the match-up they wish to see should he successfully defend his strap on the weekend, then perhaps the community would cut him some slack.

But for one reason or one other, in various interviews, he’s flat-out refused to fight the damaging Brit.

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Regardless, Brendan Schaub has his back, with the UFC veteran claiming, that Jones is being smart, and doesn’t should do anything he doesn’t wish to.

On his Thiccc Boy YouTube channel, the 41-year-old said: “Figure it out, Jon Jones is playing the sport. ‘I’m not apprehensive about Tom, I’ll fight Alex’ ― that builds this narrative. It’s the Real Housewives of the UFC. It’s a soap opera, that’s all it’s.

“It’s not on Jon to assist Tom get more famous within the space. Tom needs Jon; Jon doesn’t need anybody. He can do whatever he wants; he’s earned that right. Figure it out.”

Is Jon Jones injured ahead of his fight with Stipe Miocic at UFC 309

While most MMA enthusiasts are convinced that Jones will beat Miocic with ease, others have noticed something that has allowed a component of doubt to creep into their minds.

Recently, the champion uploaded some training footage to social media and caught the eye of the general public.

In the course of the clip, the icon looked powerful as he smashed the pads.

Nonetheless, eagle-eyed viewers a possible injury that might spell disaster for the heavyweight King.

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