Interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall claims despite his best intentions, he was “blacklisted” from last night’s press event ahead of UFC 309 – with speculation rife regarding his status after the flagship card.
Aspinall, the current interim heavyweight champion, is slated to serve as the official backup to tomorrow’s main event clash between fellow titleholder, Jon Jones and the returning, Stipe Miocic – weighing in during today’s early morning.
Landing at 254.8lbs for the heavyweight clash as an official backup, Aspinall most recently featured back in June, successfully defending his interim crown in a rematch clash at UFC 304 against perennial contender, Curtis Blaydes.