I think Jones still has 'it' as a fighter. I kinda had my doubts before Gane, but after Gane he showed that he's still at the top of his game. And Gane is one of the best MMA heavy weights in the world. Nobody expected Jones to finish him that fast.
And we've already seen Jones at his worst and still managed to win. If he wins vs Aspinall the there's only one fight to make for Jones... A match up vs Ngannou.
Agree. I wouldn't say Jones is in his prime, but he's still the most dangerous guy in the UFC and, with the right mind set and motivation, he can still compete for at least 2-3 more years at the highest level. Moving up to heavyweight was a smart move.
A fight with Aspinall is a must and I still hope it will happen instead of Jones/Miocic. And if he defeats Aspinall, return of Francis would be the absolute best scenario, but I have my doubts whether we'll ever see him in the UFC again. I don't think UFC would sign him up for a one fight only, and I don't think Francis would be interested in any long term contract with all the usual restrictions attached.