Dana White Handed Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall Fight Request in England by Fans After UFC CEO Makes Massive Disclosure

UFC CEO Dana White has put the English fans on notice with a recent statement! In his latest interview with TNT Sports, the UFC boss stated, “I have an English heavyweight champion, and lots of other European stars. Two champs now out of England…We had these fights where it’s like, we’re going to do this where? No, we’re going to England. So we’re going to England… we’ve got some badass plans for England. (It will be a) numbered card, pay-per-view. A great one.”

White also revealed the process of creating fight cards as he broke down how the UFC utilizes different teams that come up with matchmaking ideas for the promotion. But White has the final say in the process as he stated, “I’m like, ‘no this doesn’t fit here, that’s gotta go.’ That’s how it all works”

Currently, Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall are both champions who represent England in the UFC. And recently, there have also been rumors that suggested that the promotion is looking for a July date to schedule the card in the United Kingdom. But in White’s recent update, he stated that “Literally days [away from announcing the event]”, indicating that a concrete date may be coming soon.

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However, the post has drawn a flurry of reactions from the fans who have made it clear that there are a few matchups that they want the UFC head honcho to deliver on the card. And the comments online indicate that the community is adamant about seeing Tom Aspinall at the event!

Fans demand Dana White and the UFC to give Tom Aspinall a shot at the “real belt”

The comments by the fans showcased a wide range of reactions that included anticipation for the UFC’s trip to England but also concerns about the featured matchups on the card. Here’s how the netizens reacted:

Fans speculated that the card will be held in July and will feature Leon Edwards taking on Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title. They launched a plea that detailed not wanting to see one particular heavyweight clash 

“Soooo Leon Vs Belal in July then I take it? For the love of god please don’t be Aspinall vs Gane.”

Others were less than pleased about the possibility that Tom Aspinall may not get to unify his interim title against heavyweight legends like Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic

“So we just accepting that Jone and stipe gonna wait until the end of time to fight each other and then retire?”

The fans also claimed that Tom Aspinall vs Jon Jones would be the only fight that fulfills the “bada**” label for the event

“Unless Tom is fighting Jon (which he’s not) then it won’t be bada**”

Some even proposed the historic Old Trafford stadium in Manchester as a location for the bout, also known as the home of Manchester United soccer club!

“Do it at Old Trafford”

There were also calls to strip Jon Jones of his undisputed title

“Strip the belt off Jon, Tom deserves the real belt”

Fans were also vocal about their criticism of the UFC and Dana White not actively working towards making an undisputed title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall

You’ve got one English champ and another that you’ve shelved for a stupid cash grab by giving him the useless interim label and not letting him fight Jones

And others just bluntly exclaimed what fight they wanted to see on the card.

“TOM VS JONES!!!!”

Amidst the discussions, fans expressed a clear desire for certain matchups, with many calling for a showdown between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones. Overall, the comments reflect the passionate engagement of fans with the UFC and their eagerness for compelling matchups in the sport!

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