Interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall has confirmed he will serve as the backup fighter to next month’s UFC 309 heavyweight title fight between rival, Jon Jones and the returning, Stipe Miocic, however, the former has teased a “big” return to action in the mean time.
Aspinall, an interim heavyweight champion under the banner of the promotion, most recently co-headlined UFC 304 at the end of July in his native Manchester, successfully avenging his sole promotional loss in a blistering first round knockout win over perennial contender, Curtis Blaydes in their interim title rematch.
And earlier this week, the Atherton native confirmed his status as the official backup fighter to next month’s headliner at UFC 309 between Jones and Miocic, questioning if his services on short-notice will even be required.