Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall may very well be handed over once more in going through heavyweight king Jon Jones, says former UFC champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson. The stoic knockout machine ‘Poatan’ Alex Pereira is the suitable battle in accordance 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 turned champion. ‘Bones’ Jones is an all-time nice in MMA resulting from 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 slightly 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 accordance 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 a much bigger battle, extra buzz, and doubtlessly a much bigger payday. Aspinall is a superb fighter, however he doesn’t have the identical sort 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 the way to deal with enterprise. He can battle anybody, however Pereira is the one everybody desires to see.
“If I have been Jon, I’d positively battle Pereira, not Aspinall. Jon’s been combating for a very long time, and I’m positive he can deal with himself, however we all know Pereira is that good. He’s positively one of many extra harmful guys. When you’re gonna battle 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 just a little longer.
