Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall reacted to the news that former titleholder Cyril Gun declined to fight him at an upcoming event in Manchester because of a movie shoot.
"Cyril Gun declined the offer to fight Tom Aspinall in Manchester because of filming in the movie, - quoted the Briton news in the social network.- Does anyone know what movie Cyril is starring in?".
Recall, earlier Aspinall confirmed that he will appear on June 27 at the UFC 304 show in Manchester. The most likely candidate for the British opponent is now American Curtis Blades, to whom he lost early in July 2022 due to a leg injury.
Top American heavyweight Curtis Blades has expressed his willingness to fight interim division champion Brit Tom Aspinall at UFC 304, scheduled for July 27 in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful, but I'm not expecting anything. It would be cool to fight him. That fight makes sense. All I have to do is prepare. By July, I'll be ready. There are times when a fight makes sense, but they do something else instead. I wouldn't be surprised if the UFC invites Brock Lesnar to Manchester. I'll be upset, but it won't be a surprise. A fight in England? I don't really care. I like England, even though the ventilation sucks there. They don't have it for some reason. I don't know why," - quotes the words of Blades MMA Fighting.
Recall that the first fight between Blades and Aspinall took place in the summer of 2022. Then Tom capitulated at 15 seconds because of a knee injury.
Tom Aspinall, interim UFC champion, said in a recent interview that his next opponent will be either Cyril Gun or Curtis Blades. The Brit also noted that he would personally like to fight Blades. A little later Tom explained his choice.
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has declared himself ready to make a title defense in his fight against Curtis Blades.
Top UFC American heavyweight Curtis Blades answered a question about a potential bout with interim division champion Tom Aspinall.