The MMA world is currently buzzing after several community websites initiated a campaign rallying for the title of Jon Jones to be revoked. The initiative appears to be gaining momentum, now that it has received the backing of distinguished figures within the scene such as Michael Bisping. This UFC veteran has been vocal about his discontent towards Jones for his avoidance of a face-off with Tom Aspinall, putting forth a bold declaration for Jones to either defend his lutteur honours or surrender them.
Bisping’s main contention surrounds Jones, the incumbent heavyweight champion, who seems to be shirking a promising clash with Tom Aspinall, the man currently assuming the interim title. Bisping views this scenario with a certain degree of irony, particularly considering the significant break Jones received. It was other combatants’ willingness to face him that provided Jones with the platform to become the youngest champion in the history of UFC.
Michael Bisping, with the ‘defend or vacate’ mindset, is giving a fair challenge. He urges Jones to extend the same opportunity that was once given to him at a young age – to defend the championship or pass the baton. This principle is viewed as a part of a champion’s duty – to stand ground and fight against the best in the business.
Bisping’s argument lands on the point that holding a championship isn’t just about the title; it comes with the responsibility to defend it against the most formidable contenders. If Jones isn’t prepared to fulfill that duty, especially when facing a justifiable competitor like Aspinall, Bisping suggests that the best course of action would be for Jones to relinquish the title and allow others to vie for it.
Jon Jones is widely deemed as the GOAT by many in the MMA community, and there are a booming chorus of voices who are convinced that Aspinall possesses the skill set to defeat him. Meanwhile, UFC CEO Dana White continues to reassure fans that this anticipated bout will take place, but without providing a firm date, he has unintentionally added more fuel to the fire of speculation within the MMA sphere.
This suspense around the elusive matchup has even pulled in the perspective of Demetrious Johnson, an MMA stalwart. Johnson recently provided his two cents, forecasting that a victory over Jones could catapult Aspinall straight into the stratospheric status of a mega-superstar. In the words of Johnson, Aspinall’s raw youth, his athleticism, and his powerful strikes might present him with the golden chance to dethrone Jones.
Voicing his opinion, Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson has weighed in, saying, ‘The risk is great, but so are the potential rewards. Aspinall’s younger, athletic, strikes hard, and could seriously pose a problem for Jon. If Aspinall gets his shot and lands it, we might witness Jon falling. If that happens, Aspinall’s star would shine brighter than any before, having just defeated the GOAT.’
With rumors stirring about Jones requesting a larger purse for his fights, there are speculations that this could be his swansong fight, pushing the already high stakes even higher. If everything aligns in favor and this fight goes live this year, audiences around the world could witness a truly historic moment, potentially marking one of the most significant bouts in UFC’s rich history.
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