Tom Aspinall, the interim UFC heavyweight champion remains the most exciting talent in the heavyweight division. The British fighter has frequently been discussed in connection with a potential matchup against the undisputed champion Jon Jones. Recently, MMA legend Demetrious Johnson shared his thoughts on this intriguing matchup.
Jon โBonesโ Jones recently made his highly anticipated return to the UFC octagon last weekend. The heavyweight champion defeated Stipe Miocic convincingly via TKO. In the aftermath, discussions about a potential fight between Jones and Tom Aspinall intensified, with many offering predictions on how it might unfold. Recently, Demetrious Johnson even picked his horse to win that intriguing fight.
Tom Aspinall has the speed, the athleticism, and the power to give Jon Jones problemsโฆ Tom Aspinall can beat him, I feel comfortable saying that.
Demetrious Johnson on his official YouTube channel
Interestingly, Aspinall is a rising contender in the heavyweight division, known for his swift movements despite being a heavyweight fighter. As a result, the British fighter has emerged as a favorite to win the potential title unification bout against Jones. Similarly, Johnson believes that Aspinallโs athleticism will play a significant role in his fight against the reigning heavyweight champion.
๐Demetrious Johnson believes Tom Aspinall can beat Jon Jones:
โTom Aspinall has the speed, the athleticism and the power to give Jon Jones problemsโฆ
Tom Aspinall can beat him, I feel comfortable saying thatโ
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โ Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) November 19, 2024
Aspinall, the British fighter, is quite confident in his ability to defeat Jones. He also has an interesting theory about why he would perform well against the heavyweight champion. According to Aspinall, Jones lacks enough resources to study his fights. As such, the British fighter has the shortest average fight time in the UFC octagon. In response to Aspinallโs claims, a UFC legend has offered a different perspective.
Chael Sonnen claims Tom Aspinall would struggle against Jon Jones because of his short cage time record
Jon Jones is considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Throughout his career, he has defeated many tough opponents, solidifying his reputation in the promotion. However, he is currently under intense scrutiny for allegedly avoiding a fight with Tom Aspinall. While many prominent figures in the fighting community believe that Aspinall has the potential to defeat Jones, Chael Sonnen disagrees.
Chael Sonnen previews the potential fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall (Image via Imago)Recently, Sonnen made another charismatic appearance, this time on Submission Radio, where he discussed the potential clash between Jones and Aspinall. During the conversation, the UFC legend remarked that Aspinallโs impressive UFC record would ultimately be the reason he might struggle against the heavyweight champion.
One thing that worries me about (Tom) Aspinall is what other people praise him for, which is heโs only out of the first round one timeโฆ I think thatโs a problem, youโre going to end up third, fourth, and fifth round, if youโre going to find a way to get the jump on Jon Jones, nobodyโs doing it fast.
Chael Sonnen via Submission Radio
The American Gangster has just one concern for Tom Aspinall about a potential fight with Jon Jones! ๐
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โ Submission Radio (@SubmissionRadio) November 18, 2024
Currently, despite several statements from the UFC CEO expressing a desire to see Jones fight Aspinall, the heavyweight champion has consistently ignored these calls. However, itโs believed that if Jones were offered a substantial amount of money to fight the British fighter, he would be willing to accept the match. Now, it remains to be seen how this situation will develop.
