Tom Aspinall has used his experience to share the cage with Sean Strickland in the gym, to make an interesting prediction for his fight with Dricus du Plessis.
After the South African had run away with the crown for the first time through split decision, the fierce rivals came together, later tonight the icons will decline it at UFC 312, in the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
And with the possibility at Redemption Bunging for the American, the reigning UFC-Interim heavyweight title holder is determined that he is going all the way to win the victory.
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Tom Aspinall says that Sean Strickland wants a war with Dricus du Plessis
Although Tom Aspinall has developed a reputation to make his opponents unconscious with his frightening strikes, he is much more than just a fight.
For years, the dedicated competitor has developed his skills in every area of sport and became a complete mixed martial artist.
With that in mind, he is the perfect man to break down tonight's game, especially in view of the fact that he has spared the challenger.
Aspinall, seen what he is all about, thinks Sean Strickland, who once beated a navy seal in the gym, is going to go for Dricus du Plessis with everything he has.
In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, the Power Puncher explained: “The first fight, there was not much in it; Both boys admitted that they didn't go out completely. The second becomes interesting.
“Both boys have a feeling of each other. Both boys spent 25 minutes in the Achthoek together.
“Dricus, in my opinion, if you get that belt around your waist, you immediately get 30% better. Now, Strickland, it doesn't matter. That guy is not concerned about who the belt has and who is not. He goes directly to him.
“I spoke with Strickland myself and I have seen exactly how he is in the gym. He is going to come directly to Dricus. And he doesn't care about the first fight; He wants revenge. He wants it back and he comes for that belt on Saturday evening.
“I think it's a 50/50 fight. That's why we love MMA because we don't know who's going to win. “
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Tom Aspinall explains why he would refuse to spar Francis Ngannou
Although Aspinall was more than happy to exchange leather with Strickland in the boundaries of the gym, he would not be willing to do the same with Francis Ngannou.
Both the Englishman and the Cameroonian have proven and two of the most wild hunters in the MMA history.
With that in mind, the idea that the couple that clashes into the cage is where the stuff of dreams are made.
However, it will not happen unless it is signed on the dotted line, explaining Aspinall why he would not spar Ngannou.
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