Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall may very well 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 appropriate struggle in line with him.
Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira
The UK-born Tom Aspinall received the UFC heavyweight interim title and has defended it since Jon Jones grew to become champion. ‘Bones’ Jones is an all-time great in MMA attributable to 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 somewhat than Aspinall.
If it have been as much as Quinton ‘Rampage‘ Jackson, Jon Jones would subsequent meet the harmful knockout artist Alex Pereira, of Brazil. For prize fighters, in line with Jackson, it’s all concerning the cash. He defined his reasoning in an interview with Ariel Helwani. On Jon Jones, he mentioned:
“If I have been Jon, I’d go for Pereira. It’s an even bigger struggle, extra buzz, and doubtlessly an even bigger payday. Aspinall is a good fighter, however he doesn’t have the identical type of consideration or the hype that Pereira does proper now. I do know Dana’s attempting to push the recent matchups and get the youthful guys in, however let’s be actual—Jon is aware of find out how to deal with enterprise. He can struggle anybody, however Pereira is the one everybody needs to see.
“If I have been Jon, I’d undoubtedly struggle 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 undoubtedly one of many extra harmful guys. When you’re gonna struggle 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 could have to attend slightly longer.
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