Tom Aspinall’s UFC Heavyweight Title Reign in Jeopardy? Dana White Gives His Answer
With his last outing coming at UFC 321 in October 25 last year, Tom Aspinall's title reign could actually come to an end outside the Octagon.
The UFC heavyweight division has remained stagnant since Jon Jones secured his title, with Tom Aspinall becoming champion after Jones retired. Aspinall's first defense, at UFC 321, was marred by controversy when Ciryl Gane inflicted a double eye poke on the Englishman, leading to a lengthy absence. Aspinall subsequently underwent multiple surgeries for bilateral traumatic Brown's syndrome, and despite initial hopes, a return to the Octagon remains uncertain.
Dana White has stated that Aspinall will not be stripped of his title, but his recent remarks leave the door open for a conversation about the heavyweight champion's future. Aspinall's prolonged inactivity has raised concerns about the UFC's handling of their division and whether they will continue to wait or take action, potentially similar to the situation surrounding Valentina Shevchenko, who vacated her flyweight title after an injury.
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