British UFC fans were more than pleased to hear that the MMA giant was returning to Manchester for a numbered event in June. They were less than pleased to learn about the start time.
While Tom Aspinall is glad to have the Ultimate Fighting Championship returning to Manchester after almost eight years, the Englishman isn't pleased with the event timing.
Jon Jones, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, shared a picture of himself back in training following his recent injury troubles. Bones has not fought since stopping Ciryl Gane last year via first-round submission at UFC 285.
Tom Aspinall, the Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, has said he will fight at UFC 304 in Manchester. Aspinall wants to stay active following his first-round KO win over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 last November.
Tom Aspinall is open to rematching Curtis Blaydes following rumors of a UFC PPV in Manchester, England, this summer. Aspinall is currently the UFC Heavyweight Interim Champion, looking for a title shot against Jon Jones.
Ciryl Gane has dismissed Tom Aspinall’s claims that he ducked him. Aspinall is the current UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion, a belt he acquired after knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in the first round at UFC 295 last November.
Tom Aspinall has made it clear that he prefers Curtis Blaydes as his next opponent over Ciryl Gane. Despite winning the UFC interim heavyweight title with a knockout over Sergei Pavlovich last November, Aspinall is currently in a bit of a fix regarding his next fight.
Tom Aspinall has reacted to Jon Jones rejecting a face-off picture with him. The pair met at the Arnold Sports Festival in Birmingham, England, as Aspinall touched Bones on the shoulder.
Yorgan De Castro, Jon Jones’ training partner, has rejected suggestions that Bones should face Tom Aspinall next. The UFC Heavyweight Champion recently pulled out of his title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 last November.
One of Jon Jones' frequent training partners has backed the UFC's decision to remain firm on Stipe Miocic being next for the heavyweight champion. The debate over the next step in the division has raged on ever since Tom Aspinall was crowned interim kingpin after his knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 last November.
Alex Pereira could have himself a very busy upcoming stretch of UFC action. Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight titleholder, is set to defend his belt for the first time opposite Jamahal Hill.
Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall came face-to-face for the first time over the weekend. Jones was making an appearance at the Arnold Sports Festival in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, when Aspinall arrived to meet the reigning heavyweight champ.
For the first time on Saturday, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and interim titlist Tom Aspinall met face-to-face and things got interesting.
Back in 2022, Curtis Blaydes scored a victory over Tom Aspinall. Fast-forward two years later and Aspinall holds the interim UFC heavyweight championship.
Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has surrounded himself by some huge bodies in the North of England to specifically tailor his training camps.
The history of the UFC is littered with great bouts between titans of the sport. The problem is that circumstances out of the control of UFC President Dana White often arise, making these major fights few and far between.
Tom Aspinall has cleared the air on his negotiations leading up to the UFC's tricentennial PPV event, UFC 300. As the interim heavyweight champion, Aspinall has been campaigning for bouts with the undisputed champion Jon Jones, and his challenger Stipe Miocic.
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is considering other options in light of his failed campaign for an undisputed title shot. The British champion rallied behind his interim belt in a slew of Tweets in January, attempting to rile Jon Jones into considering him over Stipe Miocic.
Stuart Austin might be on the warpath to heavyweight gold with his latest victory at OKTAGON 52 on January 28. "He-Man" put together his third victory in a row by knocking down and submitting Adam Palasz with an arm triangle late in the second round.
From visa complications to crippling back pain, Tom Aspinall had a lot going on in the lead up to his short-notice interim title fight against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295.
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