Tom Aspinall targets the winner of Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida.
Tom Aspinall has established himself as an important figure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Coming from the United Kingdom, Tom Aspinall competes in the Heavyweight division and holds the esteemed Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion title.
Resilience and competence have been hallmarks of his mixed martial arts experience, as seen by his current rating of #12 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings as of November 21, 2023.
Tom Aspinall Calls his Shots
In the absence of a shot at the undisputed championship, Tom Aspinall expresses a preference to actively defend his interim heavyweight title in the UFC, choosing not to remain idle on the sidelines.
Confirming his intentions through a recent social media exchange, Tom Aspinall expressed his interest in facing the winner of the Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida showdown. On March 9, UFC 299 will feature a fight between Jailton Almeida and Curtis Blaydes. There is a lot of excitement surrounding the forthcoming fight, especially since Blaydes’ injury caused the original November schedule to fall through.
Despite the setback, Almeida showcased his dominance by securing a unanimous decision victory over the late replacement, Derrick Lewis. This victory not only added another win to Almeida’s impressive 20-2 overall record but also maintained his flawless 6-0 UFC resume.
Aspinall on UFC Goat Jon Jones
In a recent interview with True Geordie, Tom Aspinall addressed the ongoing situation involving Jon Jones and the UFC heavyweight title stating it’s a smart move for Jon Jones to not face him.
The turning point for Tom Aspinall came on November 11 when he capitalized on the setback of Jon Jones, who suffered a torn pectoral muscle. This strategic move proved effective as Aspinall secured a first-round knockout against Sergei Pavlovich, earning him the UFC interim heavyweight title.
The much-anticipated return of Jon Jones to the Octagon isn’t anticipated until mid-2024, prolonging the wait for fight fans eager to witness his comeback. Upon Jones’ return, UFC President Dana White has committed to rescheduling the long-awaited legacy matchup between ‘Bones’ and Stipe Miocic. This development places Tom Aspinall in a position where he may need to defend his interim title or face an extended period of inactivity beyond his preferences.
In the ever-evolving drama of the UFC heavyweight division, Tom Aspinall’s aspirations to face the winner of Blaydes vs. Almeida ensure that the excitement continues.
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