Tom Aspinall ignores Poatan's UFC White House bout and indicates a rival he would love to face.

Tom aspinall bet against Alex PoatánPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram @tomaspinallofficial

the winner of Alex Poatán against Cyryl Gane, in the co-main fight of UFC White House, it seems, emerges only as a plan B on the board of Tom aspinallThe duel between the Brazilian and the Frenchman, scheduled for June 14th, will determine the interim heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), which, in theory, would guarantee a unification fight against the undisputed champion. However, the Briton seems to have another priority target in mind.

When asked about the possibility of facing Francis NgannouAspinall expressed enthusiasm about the potential confrontation. Despite acknowledging the difficulties in making the fight happen, especially due to his and the Cameroonian's contractual situation, the Englishman admitted that he has always wanted to face the former champion.

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I would love to do that fight (Francis Ngannou"I always wanted this fight. He's out of the UFC, which makes it more difficult at the moment," the champion declared during an interview on the 'Fight Your Corner' podcast.

Tom Aspinall is experiencing a period of uncertainty in the UFC.

Tom aspinall during hospital treatment after UFC 321. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

While facing Cyryl Gane at UFC 321, held in October 2025, Tom aspinall He was forced to abandon the fight after suffering an eye poke from the Frenchman. Since then, the champion has faced uncertainty regarding his return to the octagon, as he has undergone surgery and is still recovering, with no official date set for his return to competition.

Meanwhile, the heavyweight division continues to move forward. Cyryl Gane e Alex Poatán face each other in UFC White House, in a duel valid for the interim belt, which should define the next challenger for the category's undisputed title.

Francis Ngannou He experiences highs and lows outside of the UFC.

Ngannou focused before fighting on Netflix. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/Netflix

Francis Ngannou He left the UFC in January 2022, after defending his heavyweight title against Cyryl GaneOutside of the world's premier MMA organization, the Cameroonian ventured into boxing, facing prominent names such as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, but ended up losing on both occasions.

Returning to MMA in October 2024, Ngannou impressed by knocking out Renan “Problema” and winning the PFL Super Fight belt. In his most recent appearance in the sport, the Cameroonian once again demonstrated his knockout power by... defeat Brazilian Philippe Lins was eliminated in the first round at an event promoted by MVP in partnership with Netflix.