Although Paddy Pimblett is well aware of a huge title battle that has not yet been scheduled, you might be surprised by his forecast.
The advancement of the UFC heavyweight class has been demanded by fans. Since March 2023, Jon Jones has held the title, and since November 2023, Tom Aspinall has held interim gold. Despite Dana White’s confidence, the UFC has not yet announced an indisputable title match, even though they have each successfully defended their titles once.
Aspinall was born in Liverpool, therefore many might have assumed that he would be chosen by “The Baddy” to win the fight if it ever happened, but that isn’t the case.
Jones is chosen over Aspinall by “The Baddy.”
In a new clip posted on the official Instagram page of UFC Europe, Paddy Pimblett was asked for his prediction for Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall. Pimblett simply can’t bet against “Bones” (via MMAMania).
“I love Aspinall, lad. He’s my mate and all, but I can just never pick against Jon Jones,” said Pimblett during a recent interview in Liverpool. “We’ve never seen him get beat. I think now if anyone’s going to beat him it is Aspinall. Aspinall could just knock him out and come out with his hands and knock him clean out. I just never picked against Jon Jones. I’ve been watching Jon Jones since he became champ.
“It’s just the way he game plans. He finds a way to beat someone and he works on that exact thing. If anyone’s going to beat him it’s Aspinall.”
Jones is presently filming a reality show with numerous Russian boxers in Thailand. Jones has teased retirement and a return to the Octagon on social media several times while on his tour. Fans are still anticipating Jones’ next move and the UFC’s future plans for the heavyweight class.
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