A potential showdown between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall is quickly building hype as a true passing of the torch moment in the heavyweight division. With Jon Jones widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time and Aspinall emerging as a hungry new force, fans are eager to see if the next era is ready to take over. Adding to the excitement, Georges St-Pierre recently shared his thoughts on the matchup.
While he praised Jones as the ultimate fighter in his prime, someone he’d pick for a hand-to-hand battle in the Colosseum, GSP emphasized that no athlete can outrun time. With Tom Aspinall on an incredible run and looking hungrier than ever, St-Pierre believes the timing couldn’t be better for this clash of generations.
GSP added that it ultimately depends on whether Jones still has the drive to compete at the highest level and whether the UFC can properly compensate him for such a massive fight. From a fan’s perspective, St-Pierre made it clear he would love to see this matchup materialize, hinting that it could be one of the most compelling heavyweight battles in recent memory.
“If I have to choose someone in his prime to put in the Colosseum hand-to-hand, I think it would be Jon Jones. However, nobody beats time. Tom Aspinall is on a hell of a run now. As a fan, I wanna see this fight. Tom is very hungry, and it’s up to Jon to see if he still wants to do this and if the UFC can compensate him well because I think he deserves it,” St-Pierre said.
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Chael Sonnen Feels Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Is Not Happening
Chael Sonnen recently discussed the potential matchup between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane, revealing that the current plan is for them to face off for the interim championship. Sonnen emphasized the significance of the fight, adding that it could be a crucial step in determining the next big contender in the heavyweight division.
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While fans and Sonnen have been clamoring for a potential matchup between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, it seems increasingly unlikely that the fight will come to fruition. With the UFC’s current focus shifting toward other high-stakes matchups, including a potential interim championship fight between Aspinall and Ciryl Gane, the chances of seeing Jones face Aspinall in the near future are looking slimmer.
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