Tom Aspinall is preparing to defend his interim UFC Heavyweight championship against Curtis Blaydes in the co-main event of UFC 304 on July 27, 2024. Aspinall claimed the interim title after the reigning champion, Jon Jones, had to withdraw from a scheduled title defense due to injury. Despite some doubts about the legitimacy of Aspinall’s title win, the UFC has decided to proceed with the rematch.
Former champion Daniel Cormier suggests that a clear victory for Aspinall over Blaydes could trigger a potential outcry from fans demanding a matchup between Aspinall and Jones. Blaydes is the sole fighter to have handed Aspinall a defeat in his UFC career to date.
