‘The Count’ shares a bold prediction! UFC’s two Heavyweight titans – Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall seem to have embarked on a collision course. Recently, UFC President Dana White tried to tempt the Brit ahead of his UFC London clash with a potential Jon Jones bout, provided Aspinall beat Marcin Tybura. Now that the 30-year-old Heavyweight seems to have delivered on his promise to White, looks like a startling announcement may pop up anytime.
Amid all the buzz and speculation, a British UFC Hall-of-Famer and MMA legend has sparked a frenzy among fans with his “insane” prediction. Michael Bisping, the revered MMA analyst, and UFC veteran, shared a startling POV while talking about a potential Jones vs Aspinall bout. Moreover, his statement has drawn wild reactions from the MMA community, and many are making hilarious jibes at the Brit.
Fans are in splits after UFC Hall-of-Famer Michael Bisping makes bold claims
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In a recent interview with Sky Sports, ‘The Count’ voiced his admiration for Jon Jones, hailing him as one of the UFC GOATs. However, the former champ stunned fans – claiming that ‘Bones’ wouldn’t stand a chance against Tom Aspinall, the rising 30-year-old Heavyweight. The British MMA veteran declared,
“Jon Jones is incredible. He’s one of the greatest of all times. I don’t think he can hold a candle to Tom.”
The MMA community was quick to react to Bisping’s bold statement. Many fans couldn’t help but poke fun at the analyst’s enthusiastic prediction.
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A fan couldn’t resist making a tongue-in-cheek reference to Bisping’s eye injury, adding,
“Says the guy with one eye”
Some netizens found an underlying bias in ‘The Count’s remarks, bashing him with comments like,
“The English bias is f*cking insane.”
“Bisping says a lot of dumb things. This however, wins first place.”
“Alright Bisping let’s take it down a notch or 1500. I actually like Tom’s chances, but a minute and 13 second destruction of the GOAT? Chillaxxxxx brother”
Some fans see Bisping’s prediction as an attempt to provoke Jon Jones into accepting a potential fight with Tom Aspinall. Moreover, these rumors are adding an element of excitement and drama to the situation. One netizen with a similar opinion commented,
“Bisping doing his part to get Jon to take the fight”
There were also some ‘Bones’ supporters in the comments. One hardcore Jones fan labeled Bisping as a ‘hater,’ adding,
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“Let’s be clear nobody is beating Jon Jones easily in the world. Just another Jon Jones hater”
These diverse fan reactions demonstrate the passion and engagement within the MMA community. While some fans appreciate Bisping’s confidence in Tom Aspinall, others highlight the undeniable talent and legacy of Jon Jones.
Regardless of the outcome, it’s clear that the prospect of a potential clash between these two heavyweights has ignited excitement and debate among fans worldwide. What do you think? In an actual square-off, who will come out on top? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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