Sat Oct 19 22:20:47 UTC 2024: – Tom Aspinall expressed respect for Francis Ngannou ahead of Ngannou’s return to MMA against Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants.
– This fight marks Ngannou’s first MMA appearance since defending the UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in 2022.
– Aspinall has made a significant impact in the UFC heavyweight division, winning and defending the interim heavyweight title.
– Aspinall hopes for a title unification bout with UFC champion Jon Jones after Jones defends against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November.
– Aspinall considers a potential matchup between himself and Ngannou to be a 50/50 fight, acknowledging both fighters’ strengths.
– Despite their mutual interest, a fight between Aspinall and Ngannou is unlikely due to UFC’s co-promotion policies.
– Aspinall is also open to facing light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira if Pereira moves up to heavyweight.
– Currently, Aspinall is training as a backup fighter for the Jones vs. Miocic fight and plans for future opportunities are being discussed with the UFC.
Tom Aspinall believes it’s ‘50/50’ between him and Francis Ngannou: ‘Francis is a scary man’
Tom Aspinall believes it’s ‘50/50’ between him and Francis Ngannou: ‘Francis is a scary man’
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