Tom aspinall showed discomfort with his absence in UFC White HouseThe reigning undisputed heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), the Briton was not invited to closely observe the duel between Cyryl Gane e Alex Poatán, valid for the interim title from the category, a situation that 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,” he 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 that Tom aspinall The fight ended in frustration for the champion. The Briton put his heavyweight title on the line against... Cyryl GaneHowever, 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
O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.
In the main fight UFC White House, the Spanish Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.
Alex Poatan in the spotlight
Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.
In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.
UFC White House fight schedule
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal
Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes
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