Tom Aspinall points to a crisis in the heavyweight division and awaits the winner of Poatan vs. Gane.

T. Aspinall watching A. Poatan prepare for fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @tomaspinallofficial

Tom aspinall He showed no surprise at the announcement of the duel between Alex Poatán e Cyryl Gane The Brazilian is scheduled to face the Frenchman in a fight for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg), in the co-main event on June 14th. Meanwhile, the Briton, the current undisputed champion of the category, awaits to face the winner next.

In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Aspinall assessed the current state of the heavyweight division and indicated that he intends to face whoever emerges victorious from the fight between Poatan and Gane, emphasizing that the division is currently experiencing a period with few major fights available. The undisputed champion also stated that he is only awaiting medical clearance to return to the octagon.

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“Who else is going to fight Alex? The heavyweight division is in decline. There aren’t many big fights to make… Obviously I want to face the winner of that. I’m just waiting to get the green light from the doctors,” he said. Tom aspinall.

Tom Aspinall faces uncertainty about his UFC career.

Aspinall with an eye injury after a UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Although he is still the heavyweight champion, Tom aspinall His days as champion may be numbered. The Briton underwent eye surgery after suffering a finger poke from... Cyryl Gane No. UFC 321, a move that ultimately left the match without a result.

After treat the injuryThe Englishman revealed that he still has no guarantees about his return to the octagon and admitted the possibility of not competing again.