"They both have holes" - Jon Jones argues Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall are "the same fight"

As Jon Jones hopes to make his UFC return on the White House card, Alex Pereira is the opponent he has in mind. However, as 'Bones' sees it, a fight against Tom Aspinall wouldn't be any more challenging for him than a potential clash against 'Poatan'.

According to Jones, both Pereira and Aspinall have obvious exploitable deficiencies in their MMA game that would enable him to utilize a similar game plan for both men.

During a recent interview with Geoffrey Woo, Jones said:

"He [Pereira] punches really hard and kicks really hard. I think my grappling power and wisdom would be a lot for him to handle, but I also believe that would be the same scenario with Tom Aspinall. Don't think the U.K. wrestling system is as good as people think it is. Where Tom is a lot physically bigger, it'd probably take me a little bit more effort, I think it'll be the same story if I take Tom to the ground, as it would be if I got Pereira to the ground."

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Interestingly, 'Bones' argues that there is little difference in the dangers both fighters pose or the flaws they carry into the octagon:

"To me, it's the same fight. Both are strong on their feet. Hit very hard on their feet, and I think they both have holes in their grappling department."

Check out Jon Jones' comments on Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall below:

The real difference between the two men is the legacy a win over them would add to Jones' already storied career. And as the New Yorker sees it, 'Poatan' is the name that would stand the test of time on any resume.

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Jon Jones reveals his ideal path to victory over Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones envisions a finish in potential fights against Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall. Not only that, he would carry the same game plan regardless of who among the two he ends up fighting.

During the aforementioned interview, 'Bones' offered a detailed glimpse at how he'd approach both matchups, breaking down strategy he believes would lead him to a decisive finish over either opponent.

"I feel as if my clearest path to victory in both of those fights would be to get them to the ground at some point. Just to strike with them, like I know that I can. I've stood with every fighter in the world. My goal would be to kickbox until I find my moment to get the fight on the ground and go for a submission or go for a TKO." [1:38 minutes into the interview]

Edited by Ujwal Jain