UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones isn’t so certain that Tom Aspinall goes to make it via Curtis Blaydes.
Earlier this week, it was made official that the British fighter could be preventing within the co-main occasion of UFC 304 in Manchester. Months after defeating Sergei Pavlovich to win interim gold, Tom Aspinall will look to make his first title protection towards Curtis Blaydes. ‘Razor’ beforehand defeated the heavyweight by first-round stoppage resulting from damage in 2022.
For a lot of followers, the announcement was an enormous one. Whereas it meant that Tom Aspinall wouldn’t get his want to combat Jon Jones subsequent, he may nonetheless face ‘Bones’ with a win. Effectively, that’s until the undisputed heavyweight champion will get his want and indicators to combat Alex Pereira. Regardless, Jones himself has enterprise to deal with within the type of Stipe Miocic later this 12 months.
The hope from most followers is that Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall will combat if each win their subsequent respective bouts. Nevertheless, ‘Bones’ isn’t so certain that the British fighter will make it via his first title protection. Taking to X earlier this week, Jones was requested about UFC 304’s co-main occasion that includes Curtis Blaydes.
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Jon Jones previews UFC 304 co-main occasion between Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes
In an X Q&A together with his followers, Jon Jones previewed the UFC 304 interim title bout. Whereas Tom Aspinall has opened up as a sizeable betting favourite, ‘Bones’ believes that Curtis Blaydes may emerge with an upset victory. Jones additionally acknowledged that the interim champion has been tagged prior to now, and that might result in his defeat right here.
“I wouldn’t be shocked if Curtis received, i’ve seen eventualities like this time and time once more” Jon Jones responded to a fan on X. “Dude prematurely ingesting his personal Kool-Support finally ends up with an enormous piece of humble pie. I imply If Sergei can contact Tom that straightforward, I’m certain Curtis can too. When Curtis decides to go, he’s loads sooner than folks notice, and he hits laborious. A number of effectively timed photographs and that sturdy high sport, it might be an extended night time for previous Tommy boy. Both means, I’ll be watching, excited to have some extra footage.”
He continued, “Positive, if I’m being fully trustworthy, I at all times root for the Individuals.. particularly American wrestlers.. on the finish of the day irrespective of who wins, Curtis isn’t any stroll within the park both. The one lane I’ve ever recognized, the quick one. I do know no different velocity. Can’t bear in mind the final time I wasn’t on the large boy desk”
What do you make of those feedback from Jon Jones? Do you imagine Tom Aspinall will defeat Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in July?