What should Tom's gameplan be against Jones?

[JustforBROCK]

then they will end up in the clinch early

I get how you'd think that, but in jons two worst fights he was pressured more than ever, and the clinch wasn't a factor in either fight. I also don't think the clinch would favor Jones here.

 

[joy2day]

So you're saying Tom should aim eye (stage left) first and then eye (stage right) second? Good call, solid strategy and unpregnable gameplan

That would probably be the most helpful strategy against Jones. Since he knows Jones will cheat, he should just load up on the juice and practice eye pokes a lot in training. Then at least it will be a fair fight.

It's impregnable by the way.

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

100% agree when the round starts just be super aggressive go for his chin and follow up, the biggest danger for Tom is getting taken down but even then It's not like Tom is Gane he is actually good on the ground, really the only way I see Tom losing is anxiety and second guessing himself.

Very true, well said. I feel the same.. Tom just has to be himself and fight like he does against everyone else, the worst thing he can do is change and try to be smart because its Jones, that will play right into Jones hands, he is smart and calculated

The thing that makes Jones dangerous is because he is very dynamic, you just don't get UFC HWs that are dynamic except Tom himself, most of them are slow and flat footed and they do 1 thing very well. But Jones has a lot of different weapons, and so does Tom. Man I can feel the hype and buzz, I swear I hope this fight happens! it would be a travesty if it never actually happens. UFC HW division needs it

lol if we end up getting something like Tom Aspinall vs Curtis Blaydes 3 next then I swear I'm logging off sherdog for like a month, I'm already annoyed at many aspects of the product as it is lately haha

 

[Joshua Judd]

Tom: Blitz

Jones: anticipate the blitz, clinch and then trip.

I could see this fight going either way tbh, Aspinall is young, fast, and strong. Jones is crafty, experienced and strong as well. If Aspinall doesn’t put him out in the first two rounds I could see Jones’ experience easily take over for a late finish. This is definitely not a gimme for Aspinall like some people think.

 

[Royce Greasy]

Very true, well said. I feel the same.. Tom just has to be himself and fight like he does against everyone else, the worst thing he can do is change and try to be smart because its Jones, that will play right into Jones hands, he is smart and calculated

The thing that makes Jones dangerous is because he is very dynamic, you just don't get UFC HWs that are dynamic except Tom himself, most of them are slow and flat footed and they do 1 thing very well. But Jones has a lot of different weapons, and so does Tom. Man I can feel the hype and buzz, I swear I hope this fight happens! it would be a travesty if it never actually happens. UFC HW division needs it

lol if we end up getting something like Tom Aspinall vs Curtis Blaydes 3 next then I swear I'm logging off sherdog for like a month, I'm already annoyed at many aspects of the product as it is lately haha

Yes agree this fight must happen there hasn't been very many epic fights imo in years this would qualify.

I have found watching Jones over the years that he doesn't fight at a fast pace his fights are actually slower paced chess matches on the feet, there's a lot of wearing opponents down over the first 3 rounds and usually people don't go after him which is a mistake they stay at his range and get picked apart by his 84 inch reach and those damn leg kicks big mistake, Tom should absolutely not fight like others have instead go for the kill put tons of pressure don't even worry about the wrestling, I believe he can finish Jones whether this fight happens is another thing altogether.

 

[ThaiSexPills]

Tom is so, so much faster and more powerful. He needs to stay mobile, light on his feet and get in and out. That’s it.

Jon has the best fight IQ ever and a good chin but he’s much more hittable than he was in his prime and has been for some time. Aggression and not letting him establish control will be how Tom knocks him stiff.

 

[MDoza]

Avoid getting his knees destroyed.

 

[JonnyBonesPharmacist]

Free Cocaine t-shirt

 

[Captain Herb]

Jones' biggest weakness is short punches from the inside

I'd be willing to bet Jones' biggest weakness would be fighting off his back. It's something that has never happened and he probably doesn't train it much. Tom should try to get him there.

 

[Captain Herb]

First and foremost he shouldn't give a shit about Jon's legacy or previous fight against mostly smaller lhw's, he should realize that he has KO power and Jon doesn't also has the size advantage and is well rounded so is Jon but age and mileage is a factor here. Tom should simply go for the finish with strikes and not look at Jon as some invincible God because he isn't at all, people act like Jon just murked all his opponents which is total BS he imo lost at least 2 fights at worst and at best squeaked by so he is far from invincible, Tom needs to realize this if not he could lose by letting anxiety and adrenaline get the better of himself.

If Jon beats Aspinall it will be because, like most of his fights, he wins before he even steps in the cage, his opponents mentally crumble. The times they didn't he was in for the fight of his life.

 

[anuscakes]

If the fight looks anything like the Reyes fight, Jones wouldn't be able to hold up to the increased damage from Tom.

 

[RoseHDCovington]

Same as Vitor vs Wanderlei. Just run forward alternating right and left punches until the opponent is unconscious.

That's a 50/50 chance, flip of the coin. I'm

It's impregnable by the way.

 

[Captain Herb]

Tom: Blitz

Jones: anticipate the blitz, clinch and then trip.

Tom: fake the blitz, left flying knee

 

[pick999]

Steroids, peds for starters

 

[Dbreiden83080]

Avoid the takedown, and just do what he always does to be honest. Definitely have his pace and cardio on point, Jon Jones isn't a guy he's gonna walk through in a couple minutes.

And that is where Tom would have a problem in my opinion. Jones is going to figure out how to drag this, dude into deep water. Get him into the championship rounds when that knockout power isn’t remotely the same. Then we will see what he’s made of?

 

[WokeWarrior]

bend over and let Daddy jones take care everything
it'll be over before you know it.

 

[Beamzy]

He should prepare to be dragged into the latter rounds and drowned.

 

[Skarsgard]

I'd be willing to bet Jones' biggest weakness would be fighting off his back. It's something that has never happened and he probably doesn't train it much. Tom should try to get him there.

I would imagine he's spent plenty of time on his back in training with guys like Gordon Ryan. I have no doubt that Tom is an animal on the ground. I just don't think he's going to surprise us with the skillset to beat Jones there.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

Jones has a really high fight IQ. If we’re being honest, this is really what sets him apart. He knows what tools he has and he knows how to set up people to maximize his tools.

Anyone who wants a chance against him needs to use their fucking brain or they won’t be able to do shit.

I think Jones and GSP have the highest fight IQ I have ever seen.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

I'd be willing to bet Jones' biggest weakness would be fighting off his back. It's something that has never happened and he probably doesn't train it much. Tom should try to get him there.

He could try to mix in the takedown early in the fight, but it doesn’t make sense for him to blow out his gas tank trying to take down one of the most dominant MMA wrestlers of all time beyond a shot or 2.. That would be a mistake. Keep in mind Jones doesn’t gas out. He gets stronger as the fight goes on.