Jon Jones is about to be the most difficult challenge of his career, in the form of Tom Aspinall, but an MMA star believes that he should avoid the powerhouse.
The potential collision has conquered the imagination of the public, with the match-up one of the most talented hunters of all time against an absolute monster that is able to give everyone he touches with only one shot.
The performance of the Brit has been so frightening that some fans believe that they have deterred the heavyweight champion. Aspinall itself has planned Jones for the 'up' of the fight.
Although most hope the American signs on the dotted line, a former UFC star is convinced that he should do his utmost to settle the game.
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Marc Diakiese tells Jon Jones to 'walk away' instead of fighting Tom Aspinall
For many, Jon Jones has to beat Tom Aspinall to strengthen his status as one of the greatest mixed martial artists in the history of UFC.
Mark Diakiese, however, thinks that the legend has done more than enough to leave a fantastic legacy, and should not run the risk of losing.
In an interview with The Daily Mirror, he explained: “For me, what Jon Jones has achieved and what he did, I think he just has to walk away. Tom Aspinall is young and fresh; He is hungry. Jon Jones did it all. He does not have to be confronted with boys who are young and hungry at that level.
“He did everything … He fought against all the top boys that you might think about, such as Rampage Jackson, Lyoto Machida, all the top boys. He fought them against them, so he doesn't have to prove anything; he can just retire He has the heavyweight… Leave him and I would make sure I got a lot of money.
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Although Diakiese is not convinced that the match-up must continue, Aspinall is determined to make it happen.
After he has dismantled everyone else he has confronted in the UFC, the Dynamite Puncher only has one last obstacle to cross to become the undisputed champion.
His hunger for the fight is felt, with even the president of the promotion who discusses how much the 31-year-old wants it.
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