There’s no doubt the entire UFC world is locked in when two heavyweight giants step into the cage. The excitement is even bigger when a rising star faces a seasoned GOAT. That’s exactly the buzz surrounding a potential showdown between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Meanwhile, ahead of the potential fight, NFL legend Shawne Merriman shared his thoughts on Jones vs. Aspinall, seeing it as a passing-of-the-torch moment. In his eyes, the modern-day gladiator is set to take on the seasoned GOAT, Jones.
Talking on Bowks Talking Bouts, Shawne Merriman weighed in on the best heavyweight in MMA. Despite training with Francis Ngannou at Xtreme Couture, he still sees Jon Jones as the top guy. However, he believes a fight with Tom Aspinall could be a passing of the torch moment. Until someone beats Jones, Merriman sees him as the pinnacle of the division.
He said, “I’m never going to say not Jon Jones. I just, I don’t see it. But we can always talk next up and I think that him and Tom, it’s gonna be a ‘pass the torch’ fight. It’s gonna be a pass the torch because Jon is; He’s the pinnacle. I don’t think anybody can deny that he’s going to be on top until someone proves that he’s not on top.”
Merriman isn’t just a spectator—he’s trained in MMA for years and put in work at Xtreme Couture. So when he talks about Jones vs. Aspinall, he knows what he’s saying. He sees their potential fight as a passing-of-the-torch moment, with the young powerhouse facing the seasoned GOAT. With Jones still at the top, Merriman believes Aspinall has to prove he’s ready to take the throne.
MMA Journalist Says Jon Jones Needs To Beat Tom Aspinall To Settle The GOAT Debate
MMA Junkie’s Simon Samano believes Jones has done it all, but questions about his drug testing history still linger. Right now, his heavyweight reign isn’t without controversy, and beating Aspinall could be the ultimate mic drop moment. Samano believes if Jones truly wants to shut down any debates and cement himself as the GOAT, he needs to take on Aspinall and prove he’s the undisputed champ.
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This fight has been a long time coming. Ever since Tom Aspinall secured the interim title, he’s been on a mission to get Jon Jones to accept a showdown. With Aspinall eager to prove himself against the GOAT and Jones’ legacy on the line, the anticipation keeps growing.
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