Curtis Blaydes, a prominent figure in the UFC, has expressed strong opinions regarding the current state of the heavyweight division. In a series of interviews, Blaydes stated that he views Tom Aspinall as a tougher opponent compared to Jon Jones. He does not consider Jones a legitimate heavyweight, citing his physique as not fitting the category. Blaydes also anticipates that Jones will retire after his fight with Stipe Miocic and never unify the heavyweight titles. He emphasized that Aspinall is 'the guy with the real belt' and that the upcoming fights will prove significant in determining the true champion in the heavyweight division. Blaydes believes he is fighting for the real heavyweight title and challenged Jones to prove them wrong.
Curtis Blaydes outright rejects Jon Jones as a legitimate heavyweight 🙅 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/ATG2XQvyMH
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Curtis Blaydes fully expects Jon Jones to retire after fighting Stipe Miocic and never unify the heavyweight titles: "He’ll have to prove us wrong ... I haven’t heard anyone who really believes that he isn’t going to retire.” #UFC304 https://t.co/Xjao9Qmlby
Curtis Blaydes fully expects Jon Jones to retire after Stipe Miocic, considers Tom Aspinall a tougher fight https://t.co/O49pTbX5bh
Curtis Blaydes doesn't view Jon Jones as a heavyweight and feels Tom Aspinall is "the guy with the real belt" 👀 "He looked a little top heavy. He doesn’t really have the legs of a heavyweight. I don’t view him as a heavyweight." ▶️ https://t.co/dsNMiCLCdy #TheMMAHour https://t.co/1PKjuZKLhD
Curtis Blaydes says right now the tougher fight in the Heavyweight Division between Tom Aspinall & Jon Jones is Tom Aspinall #UFC304 #TheMMAHour
Curtis Blaydes on if he feels he is fighting for the real heavyweight title: Absolutely. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/7cDJSBm7P4
Curtis Blaydes is back on #TheMMAHour ▶️ https://t.co/7K5KuefRT7 https://t.co/iO9KyxV5PQ