"This matchup isn't as wacky as you might initially think. Former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champ Jon Jones, who happens to train alongside Steveson, has predicted the Olympic gold medal wrestler will win a UFC championship by 2027. That is to be expected, given Jones' close relationship with Steveson, but it's also a reflection on the 25-year-old's potential."
"That said, Aspinall runs circles around Steveson at this point, utilizing his footwork, boxing and all-around world-class skill set. Steveson could be the future of heavyweight MMA, but Aspinall is the present."
March brings excitement for sports fans with NCAA tournaments, but a hypothetical MMA heavyweight tournament has been created. Francis Ngannou returns to action, facing Philipe Lins, while Alex Pereira moves up to heavyweight to fight Ciryl Gane. ESPN's Brett Okamoto ranked the top heavyweights, leading to a head-to-head tournament format. Predictions on match outcomes were provided by Okamoto, Andreas Hale, and Jeff Wagenheim, showcasing the skills and potential of fighters like Tom Aspinall and Gable Steveson.
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