Are you going to fight? On social media, Tom Aspinall confirms his arrival in the United States for UFC 309

Tom aspinall celebrates victory at UFC 304. (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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Tom aspinall is on US soil with the aim of being ready for any eventuality in UFC 309 next Saturday (16). The British confirmed that he will be the reserve fighter for the main fight between Jon Jones e Stipe Miocic, which puts the linear belt of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) up for grabs. The confirmation was made by the fighter on his social networks.

Should either of the two athletes be unable to fight due to injury or other unforeseen circumstances, Aspinall will step in to replace him. The Englishman, who has shown great interest in facing Jones, sees this opportunity as a chance to 'realize his dream' of facing 'Bones'.

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At 37, Jon Jones has given indications that the fight against Miocic could be the last of his career. Given this scenario, the only alternative for Aspinall to measure forces against the American would be in the event of some eventuality in the main fight.

O UFC 309 takes place next Saturday (16), at Madison Square Garden, in New York.

Tom aspinall, 31 years old, has a record of 15 wins and three losses in MMA. In his career, he has defeated big names in the category, such as Curtis blaydes, Sergei Pavlovich, Marcin tybura e Alexander Volkov.

Are you going to fight? On social media, Tom Aspinall confirms his arrival in the United States for UFC 309

Tom aspinall is heading to New York City as a backup fighter for the #UFC309 main event

IG @AspinallMMA ▫️ pic.twitter.com/W4aIxDErFa

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