Tom Aspinall (left) holds the interim heavyweight title, while Jon Jones (right) holds the undisputed title. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage
The future of the UFC in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg) remains uncertain, but a potential battle between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall presents itself as one of the biggest challenges. Brandon Gibson, Jones' coach, addressed the possible difficulties the Briton could face in a confrontation with the current division champion.
On SiriusXM's 'MMA Today' show, Gibson didn't mince words when highlighting that the short length of Aspinall's fights could be a negative factor for the Brit.
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“We haven’t seen much of Tom (Aspinall) yet, most of his fights last around two and a half minutes. That can be an advantage but also a disadvantage as he hasn’t been tested in deeper waters yet,” said the coach.
Gibson highlighted Jones' ability to take his opponents into the later rounds, where he becomes even more dominant.
“Jon excels at prolonging fights and wearing down his opponents. He is a master at taking his opponents into the fourth and fifth rounds, something he has done to perfection against the big names. Aspinall may be a talented opponent, but Jon has the experience of being a champion and knows exactly what to do in those critical moments.”
At 36 years old, Jon Jones is widely recognized as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. With a record of 28 wins, one loss, and one no contest, 'Bones' made history as a major name in the light heavyweight division, moved up a weight class, and has also defended his title in his current division.
Tom Aspinall , for his part, is 31 years old and has a record of 15 wins and three losses. The Briton won the interim heavyweight title after defeating names like Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov , and is seen as one of the most promising fighters of the new generation.
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