Tom Aspinall Returns to “Business” Amid Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira Fight Buzz
British heavyweight fighter Tom Aspinall has been out of the ring for several months now due to an injury that has forced him to temporarily hang up his gloves. However, with the recent buzz around a potential heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira, could there be a reason that would force Aspinall to return to action sooner than expected?
Aspinall has certainly made a name for himself in the MMA world ever since he made his professional debut in 2017. With an impressive record of 10 wins and 2 losses, Aspinall has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division. His most recent win came in February of this year, where he defeated Andrei Arlovski via first-round submission at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis.
However, Aspinall’s promising momentum came to a halt when he suffered an injury during training, which ultimately led to his withdrawal from his scheduled fight against Sergey Spivak at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov in June. This news was undoubtedly a disappointment for the 28-year-old fighter and his fans, who were eagerly waiting to see him back in action.
But as they say, every cloud has a silver lining. And for Aspinall, that silver lining comes in the form of the highly-anticipated heavyweight fight between Jones and Pereira. Jones, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, has recently made the move up to the heavyweight division and has been vocal about wanting to challenge the current heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou.
However, it seems like Jones may have to wait a little longer to get his hands on Ngannou, as the UFC is currently in talks with Brazilian kickboxing champion Alex Pereira for a potential heavyweight fight. Pereira, who holds an impressive record of 3-1 in MMA, has caught the attention of UFC president Dana White with his knockout power and has been dubbed as the “next big thing” by many in the MMA community.
With Jones and Pereira’s fight potentially taking place in the coming months, Aspinall might see this as an opportunity to make his return to the octagon. As a rising star in the heavyweight division, Aspinall would surely want to make a statement by taking on one of the biggest names in the sport.
Moreover, a win against an opponent like Jones or Pereira would definitely put Aspinall in a good position to climb up the rankings and get closer to a title shot. After all, he has already proved his worth as a top contender with his dominant performances in the octagon.
But most importantly, this potential fight between Jones and Pereira has reignited Aspinall’s desire to get back into the ring and continue his journey towards the top. In a recent interview, Aspinall expressed his eagerness to return to the “business” and get back to doing what he loves – fighting.
“I’m the kind of guy that wants to fight the best guys, and the best guys want to fight the best guys. So, if I go out there and beat him [Spivak], I’m guessing I’m a top ten fighter, and I’m happy with that,” said Aspinall.
Aspinall’s positive attitude and determination to succeed are truly commendable, considering the setback he has faced with his injury. But it is evident that he is using this time to prepare and come back even stronger and better than before.
And while the buzz around a potential Jones vs. Pereira fight is exciting, it is Aspinall’s return to the “business” that has us all on the edge of our seats. As a fighter who is constantly looking to challenge himself and take on the best in the division, it is safe to say that Aspinall will be back and ready to make a statement when he returns to the octagon.
In the meantime, let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that Aspinall’s recovery goes smoothly, so we can see him back in action soon. After all, with the heavyweight division getting more exciting by the day, we can all agree that we need fighters like Aspinall who are willing to take on any challenge that comes their way.
