Tom aspinall is the new heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC Europe
Now UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), Tom aspinall intends to move the category. The Englishman – who waited for Jon Jones a long time and the fight did not materialize – he promised to fight twice this year. Aspinall won the interim belt in 2023 and has not fought since August last year.
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“I hope to fight twice this year. At least that’s my plan. I think I’ve wasted enough time already. We want to get a fight together quickly, and it looks like it’s going to be soon anyway. And then, if everything goes well in the first one, I hope I don’t get hurt — which is easier said than done, since I can go through a fight with a guy my size and come out of it without injuries. But if I can, I’d like to fight later in the year as well. That would be perfect.” Tom aspinall ao channel 'The Diary Of A CEO'.
The now champion of the category did not shy away from the questioning and pointed out who would be the next opponent he would like to face and finally put the belt of the most noble division at stake.
“I’ve actually fought a lot of the top 10 guys. One of the guys I haven’t fought yet is Cyryl Gane, a Frenchman. I was actually chasing this fight a few times before. He was dodging and ducking a bit. He's going to give me a beating. I'm looking forward to it.” Aspinall said.
Jon Jones' retirement gives Aspinall the belt
At 37, Jon Jones He ended his career with a record of 28 wins, one loss by disqualification and one no-contest fight, cementing his status as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA. He started MMA in 2008, made a quick debut in the UFC and in March 2011, at the age of 23 years and eight months, became the youngest champion in UFC history. In the light heavyweight division, he defended the belt 11 times.
The athlete moved up to the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) and finished Cyryl Gane in 2023, winning the belt in the new category. In November 2024, he knocked out Stipe Miocic in his first and only heavyweight title defense, reaffirming his legendary legacy.
Tom Aspinall: new champion
Tom aspinall is the new UFC heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/UFC India
Tom aspinall se manifested on social media minutes after announcing his retirement. In publication short, the new linear champion promised an active reign in the category.
“For you fans, it’s time to get this heavyweight division moving. An active linear champion,” wrote the Briton when posting the video of Dana White’s statement.
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