Tom Aspinall bets against Alex Poatan . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @tomaspinallofficial
Tom Aspinall expressed his displeasure at his absence from UFC Casa Branca . The current undisputed heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), the Briton was not invited to watch the fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Poatan , valid for the interim title in the category, a situation he considered disrespectful.
In an interview with Fight Corner Show, the fighter stated that he had not received any contact from the organization so far and revealed his surprise at realizing the situation. According to Aspinall, he expected the UFC to make an initiative for him to attend the event. Even so, the Briton assured that he would attend the event if invited.
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“The UFC hasn’t invited me. Nobody has called me yet. I never felt disrespected until you asked me this. They should come to me. I’ll be there if they invite me,” said Tom Aspinall.
Tom Aspinall doesn't know when he will return to the UFC octagon.
Aspinall with an eye injury after a UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
The last time Tom Aspinall was in action, it ended in frustration for the champion. The Briton put his heavyweight title on the line against Ciryl Gane , but, still in the first round, a finger poke from the Frenchman forced him to stop the fight, which ended up being declared a no contest.
Months after the incident, Aspinall needed to undergo surgery and has not yet returned to work.
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UFC octagon set up with the White House in the background. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc
UFC Fan Fest set up on the White House lawn. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc
UFC White House
UFC White House , also known as UFC Freedom 250 , will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington, D.C. Unlike usual, the event will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.
In the main event of UFC Casa Branca , Spaniard Ilia Topuria defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, American Justin Gaethje.
Alex Poatan in the spotlight
Alex Poatan will be a featured athlete at UFC Casa Branca . Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Brazil will be represented at UFC Casa Branca . In the co-main event, Alex Poatan attempts an unprecedented feat. The former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion is seeking the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against Frenchman Ciryl Gane.
Besides Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy and Diego Lopes are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael Chandler and Steve Garcia , respectively.
UFC White House fight schedule
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje – Title fight
Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Alex Poatan vs. Ciryl Gane – Interim title fight
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi
Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kyle Daukaus x Bo Nickal
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia vs. Diego Lopes
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