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 correct combat 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 grew to become champion. ‘Bones’ Jones is an all-time nice in MMA because of his run at mild heavyweight however vacated this title and moved to the heavyweight division. Since capturing gold, he determined to defend the title in opposition to the aged Stipe Miocic somewhat 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 mentioned:
“If I have been Jon, I’d go for Pereira. It’s an even bigger combat, 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 deal with enterprise. He can combat anybody, however Pereira is the one everybody desires to see.
“If I have been Jon, I’d undoubtedly combat 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. In case you’re gonna combat 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 longer.