Tom Aspinall has played down the suggestion that he should defend the interim UFC heavyweight title, with a source telling The Independent that no contact has been made over a fight between the Briton and Alex Pereira at UFC 300.
The historic event, scheduled for 13 April, is still without a headline bout, and very few of the company’s biggest stars seem to be available for the landmark event – with the exception of Aspinall and light-heavyweight champion Pereira. As a result, many fans have called for Aspinall to defend his interim belt against the Brazilian.
