Tom Aspinall v Ciryl Gane – what you need to know
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Chael Sonnen believes Tom Aspinall’s biggest challenge at UFC 321 won’t be taking on Ciryl Gane alone. According to him, the biggest challenge will be living up to Jon Jones’s shadow.
Aspinall vs Gane will mark the first heavyweight title fight since Jones finished Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last November. The Rochester native later vacated the throne instead of unifying the titles against the Englishman, who was interim champ for a record length of time.
Mario Bautista thinks Tom Aspinall should have had the chance to face Jon Jones, but admits "it wouldn't have gone well" for the latter. Aspinall was elevated to the UFC Heavyweight Championship strap holder after Jones announced his retirement from the sport this year.