Dana White is president of the UFC. (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Despite the provocations and challenges, Tom aspinall will have to defend the interim heavyweight belt (up to 120,2kg) against Curtis blaydes before the possible fight for the unification of the titles. However, at the UFC 304 press conference, which took place this Thursday (25), the president of Ultimate assured that the winner's next commitment will be against the linear champion, who will leave the confrontation between Jon Jones e Stipe Miocic.
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“Absolutely,” Dana assured succinctly.
Current linear champion, Jon Jones He has already returned to training after suffering a serious chest injury and needing to undergo two surgical procedures. The MMA legend's first title defense does not yet have an official date, but behind the scenes it is estimated that it will take place in November, at the event traditionally held in New York, in front of the former champion Stipe Miocic.
While waiting for the outcome between Jones and Miocic, Tom aspinall will need to put the interim belt up for grabs in a long-awaited rematch against the dangerous Curtis blaydes, in the co-main fight of UFC 304, which takes place this Saturday (27). The reunion will take place in the city of Manchester, England.
In the main fight of the show, the welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg) Leon edwards defends his title for the third time, now, against the North American Belal Muhammad |.
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