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Curtis Blaydes gets Tom Aspinall rematch at UFC 304

Nearly two years to the day of their first matchup, Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall are set for a rematch at UFC 304 on July 27 in Manchester, England.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 16

UFC 304 will featured Tom Aspinall – Curtis Blaydes 2 for the interim heavyweight title

UFC 304 goes down in July from Manchester and today, Dana White announced some major fights that were added to the card including the main event featuring the rematch between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 16

FirstPick: Jon Jones is BOTH right & wrong in his legacy counter to Tom Aspinall

Something that remains overtly complicated is the issue of “interim” championship hardware. The heavyweight division took a huge hit before UFC 295. With Jon Jones absent due to injury, Tom Aspinall bagged the interim title with a spectacular 69-second knockdown at UFC 295.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 11

'I’m on a mission' – Jon Jones justifies notion of snubbing ‘SELFISH’ interim champ Tom Aspinall waiting on his legacy battle

The decision is quite easy if it’s either a fight between former titleholder Stipe Miocic or interim champ Tom Aspinall. Meanwhile, Jon Jones has steadfastly wanted to make his legacy fight with Stipe Miocic happen.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 10

Jones Defends His Decision To Avoid Aspinall – ‘I Am Not Changing For Anyone’

Jon Jones has defended his decision to fight Stipe Miocic next over Tom Aspinall. Bones is back in training as he prepares to defend his UFC Heavyweight title against Stipe.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / May 9

UFC's Jon Jones Eyes Stipe Miocic Fight amid Tom Aspinall's Push for Unification Bout

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones made it abundantly clear on X that he intends to fight Stipe Miocic upon his return to the Octagon: "I'm in the middle of a…

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 7

Aspinall Says Jones Is Using Alex Pereira To Duck Him – ‘Playing Games To Convince The Public’

Tom Aspinall, the UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion, says Jon Jones is doing everything to duck him. Jones, the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, has not fought since beating Ciryl Gane last year at UFC 285 to win the vacant title.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / May 3

UFC’s Jon Jones Snubs Tom Aspinall, Welcomes ‘Biggest Fight in MMA History’ with Alex Pereira

(Photo: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Stipe Miocic might not be Jon Jones' final opponent, after all. It's no secret that the current UFC Heavyweight Champion is nearing the end of his illustrious career.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / May 3

UFC Champ Tom Aspinall Calls Out Promotion For ‘Terrible’ 3 A.M. UFC 304 Start Time

Tom Aspinall is excited to compete later this year at UFC 304. What the interim heavyweight champion is not excited about is the start time for the main card.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / May 1

Aspinall: UFC 304 Start Time 'Absolutely Terrible'

British UFC fans were more than pleased to hear that the MMA giant was returning to Manchester for a numbered event in June. They were less than pleased to learn about the start time.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 30

Tom Aspinall Takes Issue With 'Absolutely Terrible' Start Time of UFC Manchester Card

While Tom Aspinall is glad to have the Ultimate Fighting Championship returning to Manchester after almost eight years, the Englishman isn't pleased with the event timing.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 25

Jon Jones Is Back In Training – Will He Face Aspinall?

Jon Jones, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, shared a picture of himself back in training following his recent injury troubles. Bones has not fought since stopping Ciryl Gane last year via first-round submission at UFC 285.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 18

Aspinall Says He Will Fight At UFC 304 – ‘Blaydes, Pereira Or Gane?’

Tom Aspinall, the Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, has said he will fight at UFC 304 in Manchester. Aspinall wants to stay active following his first-round KO win over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 last November.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 20

Alex Pereira Has Clause For Quick Turnaround At UFC 301: 3 Possible Opponents Including Tom Aspinall

Alex Pereira could have himself a very busy upcoming stretch of UFC action. Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight titleholder, is set to defend his belt for the first time opposite Jamahal Hill.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 16

Watch: Jon Jones And Tom Aspinall Have Tension Filled But Respectful First Encounter

For the first time on Saturday, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and interim titlist Tom Aspinall met face-to-face and things got interesting.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 10

UFC 299: Curtis Blaydes Wins, Calls Out Interim Champ Tom Aspinall

Back in 2022, Curtis Blaydes scored a victory over Tom Aspinall. Fast-forward two years later and Aspinall holds the interim UFC heavyweight championship.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / February 13

UFC 300 News: Tom Aspinall Reveals Negotiations for Landmark UFC Event

Tom Aspinall has cleared the air on his negotiations leading up to the UFC's tricentennial PPV event, UFC 300. As the interim heavyweight champion, Aspinall has been campaigning for bouts with the undisputed champion Jon Jones, and his challenger Stipe Miocic.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / January 29

Tom Aspinall Calls Out UFC Heavyweight Contenders for Manchester Fight

Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is considering other options in light of his failed campaign for an undisputed title shot. The British champion rallied behind his interim belt in a slew of Tweets in January, attempting to rile Jon Jones into considering him over Stipe Miocic.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / January 27