Dana White Pledges to Make Aspinall vs. Jones Fight Happen
Aspinall Remains Skeptical
The UFC 304 press conference erupted in cheers when Dana White enthusiastically promised to organize a fight between the winner of Tom Aspinall’s interim UFC heavyweight title defense against Curtis Blaydes and the winner of the anticipated Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic matchup.
While the crowd rejoiced, Aspinall remained unconvinced, stating that a fight with Jones was unlikely. He expressed uncertainty about Jones’s transition to heavyweight and emphasized that Blaydes was a formidable opponent.
Aspinall’s Perspective
Despite his skepticism, Aspinall acknowledged his desire for a fight with Jones. However, he expressed frustration with the lack of progress in scheduling the match.
“I’m shooting in the dark with that one,” Aspinall said. “There’s nothing going on with that.”
Blaydes’ Challenge
Aspinall recognized the significant challenge posed by Blaydes in Saturday’s fight. He believes that Blaydes’ experience and dominance at heavyweight make him a more formidable opponent than Jones.
“I don’t know how Jon Jones looks at heavyweight,” Aspinall said. “Curtis Blaydes has proven multiple times that he is elite. And he is in his prime, unlike Jon Jones.”
The Path to a Jones Matchup
If Aspinall can overcome Blaydes and emerge victorious, the possibility of a fight with Jones will remain a tantalizing prospect. However, given the skepticism expressed by Aspinall and the uncertainty surrounding Jones’s heavyweight debut, the timing and realization of such a matchup remain to be seen.
Additional Insights
* Paddy Pimblett is also scheduled to fight Bobby Green on the UFC 304 card in a highly anticipated bout.
* Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad will face off for a second time in the main event.
* Aspinall’s victory against Blaydes would solidify his position as the interim heavyweight champion and increase the pressure on White to schedule a fight with Jones.
* Jones’s transition to heavyweight has been highly anticipated, but his performance in the division remains unknown.
* The outcome of the upcoming fights will have significant implications for the future of the UFC heavyweight division and the potential matchups that could be made.
