Demetrious Johnson believes if Tom Aspinall beats UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, his star power would reach unparalleled heights.
Interim heavyweight champion Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has been longing for his title-unification bout with Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) but has been provided no clarity on the potential matchup – even though UFC CEO Dana White is confident it happens.
That's because Jones has refused to publicly commit to fighting Aspinall, insisting that he's content with his legacy as it stands. If the fight does materialize, Johnson explained what a win could do for Aspinall – not just for his resume.