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UFC star Tom Aspinall facing stern backlash, accused of harassing MMA journalist during interview

Tom Aspinall is facing some serious backlash after posing an inappropriate question during a recent interview.

Aspinall is coming off a spectacular first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich to claim the interim heavyweight title at UFC 295. However, his title-winning performance has become a mere afterthought following a rather awkward moment the UK-based fighter instigated while speaking with MMA journalist Nina-Marie Daniele.

I have a question,” Aspinall said. “Have you ever been fingered by an MMA fighter?” Taken aback by the question, Daniele immediately said “No” to which Tom Aspinall asked, “What would it take?