Aspinall doesn't seem sure about how good he really is

[Intermission]

I have to give him credit for being open about the fact that the roller coaster ride might end and that Jones exposes him.

But its also alarming. There is something about his game he feels isn't a 100% backed up.

Aspinall was on Logans podcast a few hours ago and talks about alternative life paths in the short term if it all collapses in the UFC.

THe fact the he even thinks about that openly suggests to me that he isnt overly confident. He probably thinks hes got 30-40% chance against Jon.

 

[World eater]

He probably thinks hes got 30-40% chance against Jon.

He is smart. If life taught me anything, it is never to bet against Jon Jones.

 

[188912345]

He was always very humble and wanted to take his time to get to the top. After he finished Volkov in round 1 he seemed to realize that he was ready for the title.

Also, taking on Pavlovich on a week's notice with an injured back shows a very high level of confidence, especially considering the run Pavlovich was on at the time.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Well he's being realistic, anything can happen in a fight and especially a fighter like Jon Jones who's very diverse in his fighting style. The guy can beat you anywhere. So he respects him highly as a fighter I would think.

 

[Harlekin]

Jones always could just eyepoke you and the fight is over for you.
It's heavyweights, a lot can happen there

 

[RockyLockridge]

He is smart. If life taught me anything, it is never to bet against Jon Jones.

Bro I promised myself after the Anthony smith fight I'd only ever bet against Jones and I lost a bunch didn't bet on Jones again til stipe

 

[joy2day]

ROFL

More Jones troll threads, what a surprise.

 

[JakePaulMMA]

He is smart. If life taught me anything, it is never to bet against Jon Jones.

When in doubt, eye-poke it out

 

[Pequeño Corey]

Doubt crept in the moment that Jon told Tom to not put his hands on him

 

[Tweak896]

That's great he doesn't have the same mentality like the average sherdogger who thinks Aspinall has no flaws in his game. He's going to be better for it. All it takes is getting grapple fucked 1 fight and people here will say he has no wrestling or cardio. Look at how Gane or Pavlovich went from killers to noobs.

 

[Kwic]

GSP was terrified of entering the cage and we saw how that turned out
He will be fine.
He is a monster.

 

[Intermission]

He was always very humble and wanted to take his time to get to the top. After he finished Volkov in round 1 he seemed to realize that he was ready for the title.

Also, taking on Pavlovich on a week's notice with an injured back shows a very high level of confidence, especially considering the run Pavlovich was on at the time.

I dunno. I get Stipe vibes over this outcome. He"s no alpha

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

He must have got KO’d by a LHW in training

 

[tonil]

I have to give him credit for being open about the fact that the roller coaster ride might tend and that Jones exposes him.

But its also alarming. There is something about his game he feels isn't a 100% backed up.

Aspinall was on Logans podcast a few hours ago and talks about alternative life paths in the short term if it all collapses in the UFC.

THe fact the he even thinks about that openly suggests to me that he isnt overly confident. He probably thinks hes got 30-40% chance against Jon.

Its the outcome of being interim champ for 500+ days

 

[RoseHDCovington]

He is smart. If life taught me anything, it is never to bet against Jon Jones.

Even when he loses, like against Reyes

 

[jeff7b9]

He should be taking this time to work with a tech company to develop a contact lense with additional thickness but natural curvature that doesn't adversely affect his vision to offer some sort of protection from the inevitable eye fucking he will get when he is out striking Johnny boy.

 

[Meathead Jock]

He should be taking this time to work with a tech company to develope a contact lense with additional thickness but natural curvature that doesn't adversely affect his vision to offer some sort of protection from the inevitable eye fucking he will get when he is out striking Johnny boy.

If that happens and Tom gets a bloody eyeball he can at least get comfort in knowing after the second one the ref will send Jon a warning. Jon will come out of that stoppage with his fingers extended towards the face still, but none the less he will have been warned.

 

[jeff7b9]

If that happens and Tom gets a bloody eyeball he can at least get comfort in knowing after the second one the ref will send Jon a warning. Jon will come out of that stoppage with his fingers extended towards the face still, but none the less he will have been warned.

"Jon we talked about that in the locker room.

If you do that again ... I'm gonna give you a warning! "

 

[cblitz]

Tom has said many times that he believes he is the best heavyweight and just wants to prove it against Jon. So no, he doesn't think he's only 30-40% to beat Jon.

 

[jeff7b9]

Tom has said many times that he believes he is the best heavyweight and just wants to prove it against Jon. So no, he doesn't think he's only 30-40% to beat Jon.

People acting like he divulged some sort of weakness

"Oh... we asked you the same question 47 times over 1.5 years and on the 47th time your answer was lacking confidence!!!