Jon Jones is undoubtedly one of the greatest phenomena in UFC history, and it's not just the numbers that confirm this. Tom Aspinall , Jones' biggest rival today, analyzed how the current heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) uses his fight IQ to dominate any opponent.
In a video shared by 'TNT Sports', Aspinall meticulously observed Jon Jones ' performance in his fight against Stipe Miocic . The Briton, along with other experts, analyzed each of the champion's movements to reveal the 'deception' strategy Jones uses to dominate his opponents.
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“Notice how he always starts with his front hand. This is a constant in his game. He uses it to keep his opponent distracted, creating the perfect opportunity for his attacks. He knows he can disorientate his opponent before he can execute any important action. It’s a game of patience. He moves his front hand and, in the meantime, prepares to surprise with kicks or other strikes,” said Aspinall.
The UFC is preparing to schedule a possible duel between the two, but Aspinall did not spare praise for his possible opponent. He left the rivalry aside and highlighted the difficulty of facing a fighter with 'Bones's' mental control.
“It’s not just physical strength. He manipulates the fight in a psychological way that few can understand until they’re in it. What he does with his front hand is just one of the many layers of his game,” he concluded.
Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall
At 37 years old, Jon Jones has a record of 28 wins and one loss, plus one no-contest. He has defeated names such as Daniel Cormier , Alexander Gustafsson , Stipe Miocic , and Ciryl Gane.
Tom Aspinall , 31, has 15 wins and three losses in his record, having defeated names such as Sergei Pavlovich , Andrei Arlovski , and Alexander Volkov.
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