Joe Rogan has one question about Tom Aspinall heading into 2025.
The interim UFC heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, has displayed remarkable prowess during his ascent to the top, achieving swift stoppage victories against notable opponents such as Curtis Blaydes, Sergei Pavlovich, and Alexander Volkov.
Aspinall is anticipated to face Jon Jones next, following Jones’s successful title defense where he knocked out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on November 16. As fans eagerly discuss the highly anticipated champion vs. champion bout, Joe Rogan finds himself pondering what might transpire if Aspinall is pushed beyond the five-minute mark, given his impressive streak of first-round finishes.
Joe Rogan raves about Tom Aspinall
Rogan has been vocal about his admiration for Tom Aspinall’s performances in the UFC. Throughout his 15-3 professional MMA career, the 31-year-old has never ventured into the third round, which has Rogan eager to see how Jones handles the early aggression that Aspinall brings to the cage.
During a recent podcast episode, Rogan expressed his hopes for the fight, stating, “God, I hope they fight… Here’s the question with Aspinall. What happens to Aspinall in the second round?” He praised Aspinall for his explosive speed and agility, suggesting that he might be the fastest heavyweight to ever compete in the sport.
Rogan highlighted Aspinall’s unique movement and versatility, noting, “His ability to move the way he moves is so much different from everybody else in the sport.” He elaborated on Aspinall’s skillset, emphasizing his combinations of speed, knockout power, and grappling proficiency, stating, “He has everything and he’s young.”
Joe Rogan can’t bet against Jon Jones
While Rogan is impressed with Tom Aspinall, he stops short of predicting a victory for him against Jon Jones. Given Jones’s storied career and his methods for dominating heavyweight sparring partners, Rogan finds it challenging to bet against “Bones.”
He remarked, “It’s hard to bet against Jon,” acknowledging that Jones, despite his current weight, has the capability to compete effectively at light heavyweight. Rogan indicated that Jones’s ability to outmatch heavyweights throughout his career reinforces his prowess in the Octagon.
Rogan recounted an anecdote from a heavyweight who trained with Jones, stating, “He f***ed me up!” This indicative testimony from fighters like Brendan Schaub illustrates the formidable presence that Jon Jones commands in the heavyweight division, further contributing to Rogan’s hesitance to side against him in any fight.
