Aspinall: "If the Blades want the fight, then I'm in."

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has declared himself ready to make a title defense in his fight against Curtis Blades.

Recall, these fighters have already met in the octagon. In July 2022, the Brit suffered an early defeat in the first round due to a knee injury.

"If Curtis wants the fight, then I'm game. I respect Curtis and would like a rematch. I lost that time due to injury and I have nothing against Blaydes. I can't sit here and say I don't like him. Because I do like him.

He's a great guy, his team is great people, his dad is a good guy. I can't say anything personal about Curtis. As a fighter - I want to smear him. I owe this guy a debt and I'd like to pay it back. So if the UFC wants to make our fight, I'm fully prepared," Aspinall said in an interview with Michael Bisping.