Michael Bisping believes Tom Aspinall demolishes Jon Jones as he did to Marcin Tybura on the weekend past.
Aspinall made his return last Saturday in the O2 Arena in London, England, after suffering a gruesome injury that resulted in him being sidelined in his most recent outing with Curtis Blaydes last summer. The Brit’s return was impressive in so many ways, and a short-and-sweet victory over Tybrua in the opening round has put the rest of the heavyweights on notice, including the champion, Jones.
UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes that the Aspinall that showed up at UFC London would do the same thing to the division’s champion:
Michael Bisping on Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones
“Tom Aspinall was utterly fantastic (at UFC London). That’s one of the best performances I’ve ever seen from a heavyweight,” Bisping told Sky Sports.
“Marcin Tybura, the guy that he beat, is no walk in the park. He’s won seven of his last eight against world class opposition, and Tom just blew threw him like he was nothing. And I do 100-percent believe that he will be the champion. In fact, I know that he will be the champion barring any freak injury or something terrible or bad luck happens. He will be the champion of the world.
“Jon Jones is the heavyweight champion. He’s an incredible fighter. He’s incredible. He’s one of the greatest of all time. I don’t think he can hold a candle to Tom. I think Tom will do the same thing to Jon Jones as he did to Marcin Tybura. I don’t think there’s anyone that can stop Tom Aspinall. He’s that good.”
Jones is set to defend his title against heavyweight great Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 on Nov. 11 in New York City. Meanwhile, Aspinall has expressed a great interest in attending the upcoming UFC Paris card on Sept 2, with eyes firmly locked on the main event between Ciryl Gane and Serghei Spivac. The ideal situation for the 30-year-old would be to face the winner, and then secure a fight with Jones for the gold strap.
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