After being present all fight week, not knowing if his services as a backup fighter would be needed at the last moment, Aspinall leaves New York with more confidence that the next time he and Jones step into the octagon, it will be to unify the heavyweight title.

It was well over a year in the making, but at UFC 309 on Saturday night, Jon Jones finally crossed off Stipe Miocic on his things to do. With a galaxy of Republican luminaries sitting cageside (alongside Kid Rock) at Madison Square Garden, the heavyweight champion Jones reminded everyone of what a tyrant he can be come fight night.

Jon Jones was as dominant as he's ever been in his heavyweight title fight with Stipe Miocic. He deserves plenty of applause for his latest display