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Gane (14-2) challenged Aspinall (15-3) for the heavyweight title in their first meeting at UFC 321 last October. However, the fight ended in an unfortunate no-contest after a double eye poke by Gane in the first round rendered Aspinall unable to continue.
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While Aspinall subsequently underwent eye surgery, Gane defeated Alex Pereira to win the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250. “Bon Gamin” is now expected to challenge Aspinall in a title unification bout next and Jones believes the Frenchman will come out on top.
Why Jon Jones believes Ciryl Gane has the edge over Tom Aspinall
According to Jones, Gane’s confidence is soaring after his win over Pereira. The former champion also notes that Aspinall was looking invincible until he faced Gane at UFC 321. Notably, many, including UFC CEO Dana White, opined that the two-time interim champion was winning the fight as long as it lasted.
“I believe Gane’s going to win,” Jones told Ring Magazine. “When you become the champion and you beat a man like Alex Pereira, it has to do something for your confidence. Even in Gane’s first fight with Tom Aspinall, Tom was looking pretty invincible until Ciryl Gane. And most people feel like Gane was winning that fight. I feel like Gane’s confidence has to be at an all-time high.”
Jones returned to the Octagon after three years against Gane in 2023, with the vacant heavyweight title on the line. “Bones” made quick work of the French heavyweight with a guillotine choke in the very first round. Meanwhile, the American has a contentious relationship with Aspinall, with the duo going back and forth repeatedly before Jones ultimately vacated the belt.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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