Dillon Danis shares one-word reaction to post highlighting age gap between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall compared to 'Bones' and Daniel Cormier in 2015
Dillon Danis recently reacted to a post by ESPN MMA comparing the age gap between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall to that of Jones and Daniel Cormier in 2015.
The post highlighted Jones’ remarkable longevity in the sport, emphasizing that he is still a champion and that prominent names in the UFC want to fight him. It showcased his 2015 fight against Daniel Cormier, where Jones was 27 and Cormier was 35. Meanwhile, his next potential opponent, Tom Aspinall is 31 and Jones is 37.
Danis commented on the post, writing:
"Exactly."
Check out Dillon Danis' comment below:
In his 2015 fight against Cormier, the back-and-forth battle saw 'Bones' secure a unanimous decision victory. The reigning heavyweight champion recently defended his title against former two-time heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic via KO/TKO at UFC 309. He extended his record to an impressive 28-1.
Jones' future in the UFC remains uncertain, with speculation about whether he will retire or face Aspinall in a title unification bout. However, he has expressed interest in fighting light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, stating that such a matchup would add more value to his resume compared to facing the UK native.
Tom Aspinall shares insights on Jon Jones' UFC 309 victory against Stipe Miocic
Jon Jones once again demonstrated his fight IQ in his first heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic. He consistently utilized body kicks as a key weapon, showcasing his strategic brilliance inside the octagon.
The interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall has often praised the 37-year-old for his fight IQ. Speaking on TNT Sports, Aspinall broke down Jones' fight with Miocic and once again lauded Jones, stating:
''Watch this hand. He constantly distracts you with the lead hand. So, he's keeping you busy with this before he starts to turn and starts to do these kicks. This comes first, is the front hand, look, he just paws it out before he does anything, and he does that every time. He occupies the front hand and then works his attacks off it, which is high-level fight IQ stuff from Jon Jones. He's one of the smartest fighters ever."
Check out Tom Aspinall’s comments below: