Tom Aspinall continues to fall subtle hints over his next UFC fight.
The interim heavyweight champion has not fought anymore since he ended up Curtis Blaydes in 60 seconds at UFC 304 in July.
Since then, Tom Aspinall has chased a unification fight with the other UFC Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones.
The greatest hunter in the MMA history has hesitated to accept the fight, but a form of resolution is considered imminent.
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Tom Aspinall shares cryptic social media post
On Monday, Tom Aspinall teased 'Heavyweight News' in the midst of a more than 500 days of waiting for Jon Jones.
The 31-year-old posted a promo of six seconds with the date: “28.05.2025”
“Heavyweight news. Soon,” Aspinall wrote on social media.
A day later, the hard-handed Englishman shared a cryptic quote with his Instagram story.
It said: “What a blessing to be tired in striving for a challenge of your own choice.”
Fans have no idea what Aspinall points out, but they don't have to wait long to find out what he is about.
In the next 24 hours there should be an enormous update about when, where and who will fight Aspinall.
Who could be confronted with Tom Aspinall?
If Jon Jones opts against the matchup, there are not many potential opponents for Tom Aspinall
UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently expressed his concern about the 'shallow' heavyweight division, which is worryingly deprived of stars and real title candidates.
Ciryl Gane is the biggest name that is available if the UFC needs someone to stand in for 'bones'.
'Bon Gamin' is also the only hunter in the top five of Aspinall has not yet fought and beaten.
If Jones vs Aspinall is not announced on Wednesday, Gane expects a heavyweight title shot.