Tom Aspinall Eyes Francis Ngannou Fight Amid UFC Contract Uncertainty
Tom Aspinall wants fight against Francis Ngannou as he talks UFC contract situation

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Tom Aspinall has expressed a strong desire to fight former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who has been inactive due to injuries. Aspinall's new manager, Eddie Hearn, has requested his release from UFC, complicating the potential matchup.
- 01Tom Aspinall has always wanted to fight Francis Ngannou, expressing his enthusiasm during a podcast appearance.
- 02Ngannou has been out of action since October 2022 due to injuries but returned to MMA in May 2023 with a knockout victory over Philipe Lins.
- 03Aspinall is expected to face the winner of the interim heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira.
- 04Eddie Hearn, Aspinall's new manager, has requested Dana White to release Aspinall from his UFC contract.
- 05Ngannou is likely to headline an upcoming event, potentially facing Rico Verhoeven.
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Tom Aspinall, a rising star in the UFC heavyweight division, has openly stated his long-standing desire to fight former champion Francis Ngannou, who has been sidelined since October 2022 due to injuries. Ngannou made a comeback in May 2023, securing a first-round knockout against Philipe Lins at the MVP MMA 1 event, reigniting interest in his career. Aspinall is currently positioned to face the winner of the interim heavyweight title bout between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira, set for June 14. However, his aspirations for a fight with Ngannou are complicated by his contractual situation. Aspinall's new manager, Eddie Hearn, has requested Dana White to release him from his UFC contract, which could impact his future opportunities. Despite the challenges, Aspinall remains hopeful about facing Ngannou, stating, “I’d love that fight. I’ve always wanted that fight.” As Ngannou prepares for a potential headline matchup against Rico Verhoeven, the dynamics of Aspinall's career continue to evolve.
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