Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is in discussions for his return.
The British fighter is contemporary off his journey to New York Metropolis for UFC 309. Again for the primary time since knocking out Curtis Blaydes in an interim title protection in July, Tom Aspinall served because the backup fighter for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Nevertheless, his companies weren’t wanted. ‘Bones’ in the end scored a third-round knockout win on Saturday.
Following the victory, Jon Jones confirmed his intention to maintain on preventing. Whereas ‘Bones’ confirmed curiosity in retiring earlier than UFC 309, that speak is now over. Nevertheless, Jones doesn’t appear overly thrilled with the thought of preventing Tom Aspinall subsequent. That being mentioned, the champion has said he’ll combat the Brit if he will get paid sufficient.
For his half, Tom Aspinall is opening up on his MMA future as properly. Talking in a video just lately uploaded to his YouTube channel, the Brit mentioned his UFC return. Whereas the interim heavyweight champion didn’t affirm that he would combat Jon Jones subsequent, he did reveal he’s contemporary off a gathering with the corporate.
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Tom Aspinall reveals negotiations are underway for his UFC return
Tom Aspinall additionally revealed that the one factor he’s ready for proper now, is a date to combat. With that in thoughts, it appears the talks between the Brit and the UFC went properly. As of now, Aspinall is simply centered on staying energetic and coaching for his return. Whereas he desires to combat as quickly as potential, he additionally plans to make use of his time on the sidelines to enhance.
“Yeah, we’re in negotiations proper now. That’s the sincere reply.” Tom Aspinall said in a Q&A on his YouTube channel, responding to a query from a fan about his UFC return. “So, we don’t know when the combat goes to be. However I’ll be able to go each time. I’m again within the fitness center now. I’m again within the fitness center coaching, as all the time.”
He continued, “I’ll be able to combat once they let me know. Till then, I’ll be enhancing, I’ll be getting higher. So, no nice rush on that. Clearly, I wish to combat as quickly as potential. However, proper now, we’re simply ready on a date. That’s it.”
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC’s interim heavyweight champion? Do you assume Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones will occur?
