Topkent
Confirmed ITK Drafting King
Yeah I agree the heavyweight power is a whole different game. Aspinall didn't even connect with Sergei properly and he did that. Few of them would just be too strong
MMA-UFC UFC 295
- Thread starter RobbyRoy
- Start date
- Tagged users None
Struggling to think of one AP would be favourite against tbh. They're either his size but grapplers or simply too big
Beat Hill and Ankalaev. Not much else beyond that so hopefully a contender presents themselves but that's well over a year away by that point, things will change.
- Thread starter
- #178
The size of AP is being hugely overstated. He's every bit of 6'4 and pure granite, but his wiry frame is not going to cut it at HW. Tai would absolutely bulldoze him.
100% agree with Topkent that Jones would be foolish to fight Aspinall. Serious fans will know how big that win would actually be for his legacy, but the wider audience, especially in 20 years time, aren't likely to rate it as highly. And for what it's worth, I think Aspinall would treat Gane exactly the same as Jones did.
Side note - with these two new additions, the UFC has a great batch of champions right now. Thoughtful, respectful people who are fighters through and through. Then throw in Strickland and O'Malley to spice it up a bit!
100% agree with Topkent that Jones would be foolish to fight Aspinall. Serious fans will know how big that win would actually be for his legacy, but the wider audience, especially in 20 years time, aren't likely to rate it as highly. And for what it's worth, I think Aspinall would treat Gane exactly the same as Jones did.
Side note - with these two new additions, the UFC has a great batch of champions right now. Thoughtful, respectful people who are fighters through and through. Then throw in Strickland and O'Malley to spice it up a bit!
Only way Jones considers it is crazy money and a chance to sell out Wembley. If he wants legacy, first card to do that might appeal? Otherwise it's Stipe into retirement which is a shame. Actually ridiculous Stipe is even considered for a title fight but what can you do.
Aspinall v Jaliton for mine. I know his last fight sucked but styles make fights, think this would have more action. Not much else around if Asp/Jones won't be next
Around the Wicket
Norm Smith Medallist
- Dec 8, 2021
- 5,926
- 3,893
- AFL Club
- Brisbane Lions
Stipe v Aspinall should be next, winner fights Jones, can't hold up a division and let Jones call the shots with favourable matchups just to pad his record at heavyweight. He wants to fight Stipe because his been out for nearing 3 years and its a big name for his resume at little risk of losing.
- Oct 9, 2014
- 12,119
- 21,280
- AFL Club
- Western Bulldogs
Is Almeida completely done with 205? If not, he really should be targeting one fight there and then a title shot.
Heavyweight is a mess with Jones/stipe and the interim belt. He could be waiting a while to get to the front of the line up there
Heavyweight is a mess with Jones/stipe and the interim belt. He could be waiting a while to get to the front of the line up there
- Thread starter
- #182
Doesn't like the weight cut and manages to manhandle 265lbers, so I guess it's an easy enough decision for him. 100% agree with you though.
- Jun 16, 2018
- 8,803
- 15,789
- AFL Club
- North Melbourne
Tai Tuivasa would bulldoze Alex Pereira?
Crimson Azure
Premium Platinum
Finish him with a ‘King Kong bundy’ splash.
- Thread starter
- #185
Similar threads
