One of the most anticipated clashes for 2025 is the unification of the heavyweight belts (up to 120,2 kg). While Jon Jones seeks to end his career with another great triumph, Tom aspinall tries to create his own legacy by facing one of the best fighters in history. In the midst of this situation, for one of the UFC's heavyweights, the Englishman is the favorite for the fight.
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Curtis blaydes, currently ranked fifth in the division and a former opponent of Aspinall, said in an interview with the North American YouTube channel Sportskeeda that the interim champion's fighting style could cause problems for Jones.
“I think one area where Tom can win is by closing the gap. Jon Jones "He gets away with getting in front of his opponent and just attacking and poking inside, leg kicks and front kicks. I don't think Aspinall is going to allow him to get at that range, I think he's going to be attacking him, inside and outside," he said.
The fighter, who was knocked out by Aspinall in the first round, said he believes that Bones may have a similar fate to yours.
“I think on one of these back-and-forths, he’ll be able to catch him. He’s definitely got speed. I think he’ll get in range and hit one.” overhand, and it will probably be early… So, yeah, I think it will happen early,” Blaydes concluded.
Tom Aspinall has multiple first round wins
In nine UFC fights, Tom aspinall He only reached the second round once, when he beat Andrei Arlosvki by submission. Against Blaydes, the British fighter lost after 15 seconds of fighting after suffering a knee injury. In the rematch, in July of this year, he managed to win by knockout within one minute.
TOM ASPINALL KNOCKS OUT CURTIS BLAYDES WITHIN ONE MINUTE TO RETAIN HIS INTERIM BELT! pic.twitter.com/nDjyiCnM9U
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