UFC legend Stipe Miocic has given Tom Aspinall some advice ahead of a potential heavyweight title unification fight against Jon Jones.
Mixed martial arts fans around the world want one thing above all others: Tom Aspinall fighting Jon Jones. One is the interim heavyweight champion, and the other is the undisputed heavyweight champion. From a purely logistical point of view, it makes sense for the two to battle one another. Of course, we all know that ‘Bones’ has made it crystal clear that he isn’t overly interested in the idea.
Alas, it may not be left up to him. The UFC, and Dana White especially, has made it known that Jones vs Aspinall needs to happen. If it doesn’t, then there’s a very real possibility of Jon either retiring, or the promotion stripping him of the belt. Either way, it feels like he’s going to have to face the music sooner rather than later.
Someone who knows what it feels like to get in there with the GOAT is none other than Stipe Miocic. In a recent interview, the former champion gave a candid response when discussing Aspinall against Jones.
Miocic’s advice for Aspinall
“Don’t do what I did [LAUGHS]. Tom is super tough and he hits hard, moves well, he’s a big man,” Miocic said. “If he stays calm under the situation and whatever happens, he just stays calm, I think he’ll be fine. If he picks his shots and he’s smart with what he does, I think he’ll do fine.”
There wasnt any real winning strategy for Stipe at that point of his career tbh. He was a broken down 42 year old who looked like he could barely move. His body just wasnt able to execute any plan properly. Tom on the other hand is in his physical prime and is quick while also being a proper big HW.