Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been calling out Jon Jones since successful the interim championship in November 2023. Jones has been sidelined since tearing a pectoral tendon whereas making ready to face former two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. The 2 are anticipated to lastly combat later this 12 months.
Throughout Jones’ absence, Aspinall was topped the interim champion and can defend that title at UFC 304 on July 27 in Manchester, England towards fourth-ranked Curtis Blaydes. A win might put Aspinall on a collision course with Jones.
Former three-time gentle heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson believes Aspinall will defeat Jones if a combat between the 2 involves fruition. Gustafsson fought Jones twice. He misplaced to Jones each instances however their first combat at UFC 165 might have been the hardest check of Jones’ profession.
‘‘Aspinall is on fireplace proper now and he’s a really, superb heavyweight. I do not see anybody beating Aspinall proper now,” Gustafsson advised Crypto Sports activities Betting. “I perceive why Tom needs to combat Jon, it’s as a result of Jon is the GOAT, he’s the most important UFC star proper now. If Tom was to beat Jon it could be greater than successful any UFC belt. The most important achievement within the UFC proper now’s to beat Jon Jones. I perceive why Aspinall is chasing the combat. I believe he’s prepared for Jon. He is on fireplace proper now. If he fights Jon Jones it needs to be now.
“Sure, I believe Tom will probably be an excessive amount of for Jon. He has all of the weapons to beat Jon. Jon hasn’t been that energetic, however he is nonetheless the GOAT. You may by no means rely this man out, he is so freaking good at what he does,” Gustafsson continued. “He is dealt with each opponent and everyone is aware of how good he’s, however Aspinall proper now, I see him as very harmful for Jon proper now. He is harmful on his toes, he is quick, he has nice footwork and he is a sensible fighter. He has the instruments to do good towards Jon and even beat him. If they are going to combat, now’s the time for Aspinall. He might go down as among the finest heavyweights ever.’’
