Former interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has something in the works.
The British fighter hasnāt been seen in the cage since a title defense in Manchester in July. In the co-main event of UFC 304, Tom Aspinall handed Curtis Blaydes a first-round knockout loss. Following the victory, the interim champion called out Jon Jones in his post-fight interview. However, his plea went unheard.
Instead, the UFC booked Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for next month in New York City. As of now, Tom Aspinall is expected to serve as the backup fighter for the main event. Ahead of the contest, both āBonesā, and Miocic have teased that the heavyweight title fight will be their last. With that in mind, Aspinall is unsure if heāll be needed for UFC 309.
However, Tom Aspinall also has something in the works. Appearing in a recent video posted to social media, the interim UFC heavyweight champion discussed his upcoming backup role. There, Aspinall admitted that he doesnāt believe he will be called upon next month to face Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic.
However, Tom Aspinall might be fighting someone soon. In the video, the British fighter stated that heās working with the UFC on something big right now. While Aspinall canāt say what exactly is in the works, he hopes to let fans in on the secret soon. Until then, heās keeping himself busy in training if he needs to step up.
āYeah, Iām just training to be the backup fighter right now and getting myself fit.ā Tom Aspinall stated in the video, discussing his UFC 309 backup role. āDo I think itās going to happen? Probably not. But, I will be ready for if it does.ā
He continued, āWeāve just spoke to the UFC, and weāve got some plans in place. I canāt reveal it right now obviously, because itās a secret. But there is big news coming, soon.ā
Hopefully we get to see Jones. That is all that matters for UFC fans.
Alex P?
Somethings Brewing Tik
Heās fighting Conor at the sphere on Christmas. Dana is calling it a love letter to Santa.
Has to be
yeah i canāt think of anything else that would be considered big in any way.
Former?
There is going to be a cross promotion fight with Francis. Dana is confident Tom can beat him so heās ready to end Francisā legacy and bring back the legitimacy to the UFC heavyweight belt.
Assuming Francis doesnāt fumble the bag again amirite?
The guy Francis is fighting isnāt on his level. Shouldnāt be an issue.
youāre saying problema wonāt be a problem? truth is anyone with a modicum of offensive wrestling is a problem for frankie.
I saw a quote from Aspinal. The guy Francis is fighting lost easily to one of Tomās warm up guys.
Just like when he took Chuck to Japan?
Maybeā¦ I blame the jet lag.
He didnāt stick to the gameplan
I think itās Alex
I forgot about this completely.