The entire world of mixed martial arts wanted Jon Jones to fight Tom Aspinall, and the desire went to the extent that internet trolls began bashing the heavyweight champion for apparently ducking the ‘Honey Badger’.

The closer we get to Saturday's UFC 309 pay-per-view card inside New York's Madison Square Garden, the less we seem to be talking about the full-time firefighter and UFC legend who makes up one half of the main event.

Tom Aspinall reveals he was excluded from attending the UFC 309 press conference, despite being the backup fighter for Jones vs. Miocic.