MMA legend details the important thing factor Tom Aspinall must look out for in Jon Jones fight after ‘UK wrestling’ jibe

Within the aftermath of Jon Jones poking fun at Tom Aspinall over his wrestling skills, a UFC icon has fuelled the fireplace, giving the American a transparent path to victory.

While many are writing ‘Bones’ off, an MMA legend has claimed that the veteran still has a trick or two up his sleeve, giving the Englishman something to take into consideration.

Jon Jones mocks Tom Aspinall over wrestling clip with rugby star

On an episode of his show, ‘Fight Lab‘, Tom Aspinall went head-to-head with former rugby star Ugo Monye in a playful wrestling match.

In an enormous turn-up for the books, the retired athlete gave the UFC star a run for his money, as he put all of it on the road in pursuit of scoring an enormous upset.

Monye shot for a takedown, which was successfully defended by Aspinall. But then, in a significant shock, the rugby star pushed the combat sports icon to the bottom.

Realizing he was in a real match-up, Aspinall regained his composure, threw his opponent to the ground, and finished their session on top.

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But that footage fuelled Jon Jones to go to social media to post a brutal jibe. He tweeted: “Looks like Tom displaying that incredible UK wrestling.

“My focus is on Stipe [Miocic], he actually wrestled division one. Best heavyweight of all time as of immediately. Possibly Tom will go on and beat Stipe’s record in the future. Straight away, I’m specializing in goat things.”

Ultimately, Aspinall’s wrestling is probably going a lot better than he showed in that clip. Regardless, it would still give Jones something to carry onto. For a lot of, a grappling-heavy approach is potentially his only path to victory against the Brit.

One UFC fan favorite has explained that the polarizing star has to benefit from his wrestling skills if he ever steps as much as the plate to present the fans the fight all of them want. With this in mind, Aspinall should be very cautious.

Kenny Florian explains how Jon Jones can beat Tom Aspinall

With Aspinall able to rendering anyone he lands on unconscious, Kenny Florian has insisted that Jones must evade the younger man’s power punches by wrestling him to the canvas.

During an episode of the Anik and Florian Podcast, he said: “I believe he’d sure try. He believes, and I’d think many individuals imagine he’s gotta be the higher wrestler in there.

“So, on the very least he’s gotta stop Aspinall from taking him down after which so far as the speed and danger of strikes so far as one punch and also you’re out, Aspinall has that, I’m unsure Jon Jones does.”

“Jon Jones is a volume-type striker, he’s an intelligent guy who likes to combine things up and trick you.”

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