As per former heavyweight champion Frank Mir, a face-off between current champions Jon Jones and interim champion Tom Aspinall could pose a substantial challenge for Jones. Jones, a revered fighter with a successful history in both light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, has been sidelined due to injury since claiming the heavyweight title at UFC 285 in March last year.
During a recent discussion, Mir highlighted Jones’ struggles with speed during their sparring sessions and pointed out that Aspinall’s agility and powerful striking could present a serious obstacle for Jones. Although the idea of a title unification fight remains uncertain, the potential matchup between Jones and Aspinall carries a high level of risk for Jones due to Aspinall’s strengths playing to Jones’ vulnerabilities.
