Jon Jones has never been shy about speaking his mind, and after UFC 321’s chaotic no-contest between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane, the former heavyweight champion delivered one of his sharpest assessments yet. Jones dismissed Aspinall as a “one-trick pony,” suggesting the British star hasn’t shown the depth needed to dominate the heavyweight division long-term.

The fight in question ended abruptly after Aspinall suffered accidental eye pokes in both eyes, bringing the bout to an early, controversial stop. Despite the anticlimactic finish, Jones said he saw enough to question Aspinall’s skillset.

According to Jones, Aspinall’s striking is built too heavily around a single pattern and lacks the variation required at the championship level. He acknowledged Aspinall’s athleticism and power but said the technical side of his game remains far from elite.

“Tom’s a great athlete, but I do feel like he’s a one-trick pony. I believe his wrestling and jiu-jitsu is incredibly overrated. He has a beautiful one-two — that’s really about it.”

Jones didn’t stop there. Reflecting on how the opening exchanges played out, he said Aspinall didn’t appear to trouble Gane at all in the minutes before the foul.

“He couldn’t touch Ciryl Gane at all… I felt Gane was just getting warmed up.”

Those comments carry extra weight considering Jones defeated Gane in their 2023 title fight with ease, submitting him in the first round. From Jones’ perspective, if Aspinall struggled to find openings early against Gane, it signals a wider issue with his adaptability and fight IQ.

Jones also suggested that Aspinall’s grappling credentials are inflated. While Aspinall has shown speed and finishing ability on the ground, Jones argued that against well-prepared, high-level heavyweights, Aspinall doesn’t bring anything surprising or particularly dangerous.

For Aspinall, this is the second time in as many years that his momentum has been interrupted by an unusual fight outcome. His TKO win over Curtis Blaydes ended seconds into the first round due to injury, and now UFC 321 ended due to fouls before either man had time to establish rhythm. That lack of clear, extended cage time leaves room for speculation—and Jones is capitalizing on it.

Still, Aspinall remains one of the most explosive fighters in the division, and many believe he’s only beginning to tap into his potential. A healthy return and a conclusive performance in his next fight could silence critics, but for now, Jones’ comments add more fuel to a matchup that fans have been dreaming about for years.

If Aspinall can recover fully from his eye injuries and Jones finally commits to a return, their clash would instantly become the most compelling heavyweight fight available. For now, the debate rages on—and Jones has made it clear where he stands.