Rumored Tom Aspinall vs Alex Pereira for UFC 300 main event? *MERGED*

[Ukfella35]

Rip alex this is basically legal murder

 

[Iroh]

How is this not 300 main event worthy? I get if you think this fight shouldn't be made because you may think there are better match ups for one, or either of them. But it still seems like a real superfight at the heighest weightclasses, between two very exciting fighters that are fairly popular and that's what I personally would like as a main event.

 

[melvinj0]

Definitely not what I expected, but when they announcement kept taking so long I assumed their original choices were falling through. It’s not a terrible match up, two guys who have been making a lot of noise lately. However it could be a real quick one regardless of who wins. Tom could get him down and sub him right away or Alex could catch Tom on the feet, or honestly Tom could catch Alex on the feet also.

Not a terrible main event but definitely seems thrown together.

 

[HHJ]

DOY

 

[kalabula]

Lol "rumored", incoming BS 15 page thread based off a cryptic IG post not even mentioning Aspinall.

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Ya. Chimaev responded to some Izzy post. Now they’re fighting at 300 as well.

 

[duke_droese]

If it's true, they should strip Saint JJ and make it for the belt.

That's the honourable way to reward poatan for taking the retarded risk.

This is the UFC though

 

[Poirierfan]

https://www.reddit.com/r/ufc/s/QjKFMcgwOG

I saw a post on Reddit about Alex Pereira's Instagram story, where he seems to be teasing a UFC 300 fight.

The story says:
30 + 300 = 3

People in the comments think it means 30 (Aspinall's age) + 300 (UFC 300) = 3 (champion in 3 weight divisions).

It sounds like a massive fight. I have my doubts about Pereira's chances, but you've got to admire his willingness to go for something so bold.

What do you think about this potential superfight ? Could this be the big fight Dana White's been hinting at?

Make that shit happen, it would be a mauling that wouldn't go past 2 rds imo (I predict a finish in 1 rd). Easy sub or tko for Tommy, whatever he wants.

 

[BangBang]

Why not? These are the kinds of fights I wanna see on ufc 300. Champ vs champ. One guy getting the opportunity to become the first ever to win a belt in 3 weight classes. Tom wouldn't have a reach or power advantage. Just a big weight and grappling advantage he'd likely use to submit Alex or grind out a decision. Still would wanna see it though

Are you sure about that?

I think Aspinall clearly has a size, power, reach, grappling and speed advantage. Added to the fact he has been an MMA specialist since he was a young lad.

I can’t see Perreira having the slightest chance tbh.
In fact the intrigue only exists from the minuscule probability that somehow Poatan pulls this off.

I don’t think so!

 

[Wagner Azevedo]

Are you sure about that?

I think Aspinall clearly has a size, power, reach, grappling and speed advantage. Added to the fact he has been an MMA specialist since he was a young lad.

I can’t see Perreira having the slightest chance tbh.
In fact the intrigue only exists from the minuscule probability that somehow Poatan pulls this off.

I don’t think so!

Poatan has a puncher chance against any man on Earth. But Aspinall will definitely be a huge favorite. Size + grappling is a massive advantage o overcome.
In a kickboxing match I would 100% favor Poatan tho.

 

[sfer1]

This matchup makes absolutely no sense. Aspinall has 30-40 pounds on Pereira and Poatan can't grapple for shit, which should make the weight difference even more evident.

 

[blackheart]

Are you sure about that?

I think Aspinall clearly has a size, power, reach, grappling and speed advantage. Added to the fact he has been an MMA specialist since he was a young lad.

I can’t see Perreira having the slightest chance tbh.
In fact the intrigue only exists from the minuscule probability that somehow Poatan pulls this off.

I don’t think so!

Alex's reach is 79
Tom's reach is 78

You're just saying shit without critically analyzing the fight and considering if its actually true or not.

Nowhere in my post did I favor Alex to win, I just think it would be a good fight.

Tom verifiably does not have a reach advantage. Tom is super fast for a HW, but I don't think he has a speed advantage of Pereira, who has lightning fast calf kicks and a left hook. Pereira is known for having crazy power at 185 and 205. I think the power of each is pretty comparable. I'd have a hard time making a convincing case for either having the power advantage. Now Tom absolutely has a size, strength and grappling advantage, and because of those things I'd favor Tom to win. But I think the fight is way more intriguing if you actually critically analyze the matchup. I could see a reality where Alex lands 2 or 3 nasty calf kicks in the opening minute and shuts down one of Tom's legs, then Tom, unable to move, gets caught by a crushing left hook.

 

[Cooliox]

No

UFC 300 Main-Event fight for an interim title that makes no sense??

Jones isn't even going to unify the belts. He's made it clear he's going to fight Stipe next, and that's it

There's already a gimmick co-main... we don't need a gimmick main-event fight too.

 

[Crutchley29]

Tom likely would ragdoll him. I doubt he'd stand and throw with Alex.

That said, would watch.

Why wouldn't Tom, who is a considerably more dynamic striker, and who weighs 260lbs + stand with Alex Peireira, who couldn't finish Jan, and who got knocked out cold by Izzy? Aspinall has taken shots which would send Alex into retirement and walked through them.

 

[Crutchley29]

Alex's reach is 79
Tom's reach is 78

You're just saying shit without critically analyzing the fight and considering if its actually true or not.

Nowhere in my post did I favor Alex to win, I just think it would be a good fight.

Tom verifiably does not have a reach advantage. Tom is super fast for a HW, but I don't think he has a speed advantage of Pereira, who has lightning fast calf kicks and a left hook. Pereira is known for having crazy power at 185 and 205. I think the power of each is pretty comparable. I'd have a hard time making a convincing case for either having the power advantage. Now Tom absolutely has a size, strength and grappling advantage, and because of those things I'd favor Tom to win. But I think the fight is way more intriguing if you actually critically analyze the matchup. I could see a reality where Alex lands 2 or 3 nasty calf kicks in the opening minute and shuts down one of Tom's legs, then Tom, unable to move, gets caught by a crushing left hook.

Sorry mate. But no. Just no. The power of an elite HW striker who weighs 260lbs + cannot be compared to a guy who fights at 205lbs. Physics and all that.

Aspinall walked through a Pavlovich right hand, he has taken shots from far bigger hitters than Pereira. Let's not pretend that Alex has a chin capable of absorbing hits either. Izzy literally flatlined him.

Wherever this fight goes, if it happens, Tom Aspinall has the advantage.

 

[Rio Ferdinand]

If Dana pulls this off I'd actually oil him up.

 

[blackheart]

Sorry mate. But no. Just no. The power of an elite HW striker who weighs 260lbs + cannot be compared to a guy who fights at 205lbs. Physics and all that.

Aspinall walked through a Pavlovich right hand, he has taken shots from far bigger hitters than Pereira. Let's not pretend that Alex has a chin capable of absorbing hits either. Izzy literally flatlined him.

Wherever this fight goes, if it happens, Tom Aspinall has the advantage.

You said Tom has a reach advantage. He verifiably does not. It just highlights that you're not doing even 2 seconds of critical analysis here.

There's also plenty of evidence of lhw power carrying over well to heavyweight. Rumble Johnson as an example. Ryan Bader. Many more. You're insane If you think one of the consensus heaviest punchers ever in mma at lhw, doesn't have power to rival a heavyweight.

 

[spooNN]

 

[blaseblase]

How is this not 300 main event worthy? I get if you think this fight shouldn't be made because you may think there are better match ups for one, or either of them. But it still seems like a real superfight at the heighest weightclasses, between two very exciting fighters that are fairly popular and that's what I personally would like as a main event.

The problem is it's over an interim title. They really need to strip Jones to give this fight more meaning.

 

[TheGreenMachine]

Sorry mate. But no. Just no. The power of an elite HW striker who weighs 260lbs + cannot be compared to a guy who fights at 205lbs. Physics and all that.

Aspinall walked through a Pavlovich right hand, he has taken shots from far bigger hitters than Pereira. Let's not pretend that Alex has a chin capable of absorbing hits either. Izzy literally flatlined him.

Wherever this fight goes, if it happens, Tom Aspinall has the advantage.

Daniel Cormier disagrees. At HW, he actually had power and TKO'd Stipe. He didn't havr that same power ar LHW.

Also, this match makes a ton of sense. There may not be another champ who could potentially be a 3 weight champ for a long, long time. Strike while the irons hot.

 

[Crutchley29]

You said Tom has a reach advantage. He verifiably does not. It just highlights that you're not doing even 2 seconds of critical analysis here.

There's also plenty of evidence of lhw power carrying over well to heavyweight. Rumble Johnson as an example. Ryan Bader. Many more. You're insane If you think one of the consensus heaviest punchers ever in mma at lhw, doesn't have power to rival a heavyweight.

I never said that?.....