Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall might be handed over once more in dealing with heavyweight king Jon Jones, says former UFC champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson. The stoic knockout machine ‘Poatan’ Alex Pereira is the fitting battle in line with him.
Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira
The UK-born Tom Aspinall gained the UFC heavyweight interim title and has defended it since Jon Jones turned champion. ‘Bones’ Jones is an all-time nice in MMA as a result of his run at gentle heavyweight however vacated this title and moved to the heavyweight division. Since capturing gold, he determined to defend the title towards the aged Stipe Miocic slightly than Aspinall.
If it have been as much as Quinton ‘Rampage‘ Jackson, Jon Jones would subsequent meet the damaging knockout artist Alex Pereira, of Brazil. For prize fighters, in line with Jackson, it’s all in regards to the cash. He defined his reasoning in an interview with Ariel Helwani. On Jon Jones, he stated:
“If I have been Jon, I’d go for Pereira. It’s an even bigger battle, extra buzz, and probably an even bigger payday. Aspinall is a good fighter, however he doesn’t have the identical form of consideration or the hype that Pereira does proper now. I do know Dana’s making an attempt to push the contemporary matchups and get the youthful guys in, however let’s be actual—Jon is aware of the right way to deal with enterprise. He can battle anybody, however Pereira is the one everybody desires to see.
“If I have been Jon, I’d positively battle Pereira, not Aspinall. Jon’s been combating for a very long time, and I’m certain he can deal with himself, however we all know Pereira is that good. He’s positively one of many extra harmful guys. When you’re gonna battle somebody harmful, take advantage of cash with it.“
Followers have been lengthy ready for a heavyweight title unification bout between Jones and Aspinall. ‘Rampage’ Jackson says that they might have to attend a bit of longer.
