Tom Aspinall, the UFC interim heavyweight champion, reveals his next fight target and expresses his desire for a rematch with Curtis Blaydes. Read more about Aspinall’s determination to avenge his previous loss and his dedication to training.
|Tom Aspinall Sets His Sights on a Rematch|
Tom Aspinall, the reigning UFC interim heavyweight champion, is already looking ahead to his next opponent. After his impressive victory over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, Aspinall has become one of the most sought-after fighters in the circuit. While winning an interim title would typically lead to a fight against the champion, Aspinall understands that Jon Jones, the current heavyweight title holder, is currently tied up with Stipe Miocic. As a result, Aspinall has expressed his desire to face Curtis Blaydes, a fighter he has recent history with.
In an interview with OLBG, Aspinall stated, ‘Blaydes has said he wants to fight me, and I’ve responded with ‘ok, cool, let’s do it’. I’m just waiting for the call, training twice a day, and ready to go whenever.’ The two fighters previously met in July 2022, but the match was cut short due to a knee injury suffered by Aspinall in the opening seconds. This loss still haunts Aspinall, and he is determined to avenge it.
While Aspinall holds respect for Blaydes, he is driven by the desire to reclaim his honor. ‘I like Curtis Blaydes, but professionally, I want to beat him because he has a win over me when I got injured,’ Aspinall explained. ‘It’s not personal in the sense that I don’t like him as a person, but it’s personal in a professional way. I want to get that one back.’
Aspinall’s dedication to his training is evident as he continues to prepare for his next fight. With his sights set on a rematch with Blaydes, fans eagerly await the announcement of this highly anticipated showdown.
Tom Aspinall Sets His Sights on a Rematch
Tom Aspinall, the reigning UFC interim heavyweight champion, is already looking ahead to his next opponent. After his impressive victory over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, Aspinall has become one of the most sought-after fighters in the circuit. While winning an interim title would typically lead to a fight against the champion, Aspinall understands that Jon Jones, the current heavyweight title holder, is currently tied up with Stipe Miocic. As a result, Aspinall has expressed his desire to face Curtis Blaydes, a fighter he has recent history with.
In an interview with OLBG, Aspinall stated, ‘Blaydes has said he wants to fight me, and I’ve responded with ‘ok, cool, let’s do it’. I’m just waiting for the call, training twice a day, and ready to go whenever.’ The two fighters previously met in July 2022, but the match was cut short due to a knee injury suffered by Aspinall in the opening seconds. This loss still haunts Aspinall, and he is determined to avenge it.
While Aspinall holds respect for Blaydes, he is driven by the desire to reclaim his honor. ‘I like Curtis Blaydes, but professionally, I want to beat him because he has a win over me when I got injured,’ Aspinall explained. ‘It’s not personal in the sense that I don’t like him as a person, but it’s personal in a professional way. I want to get that one back.’
Aspinall’s dedication to his training is evident as he continues to prepare for his next fight. With his sights set on a rematch with Blaydes, fans eagerly await the announcement of this highly anticipated showdown.
