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UFC May Ask Aspinall to Vacate Heavyweight Title

UFC president Dana White says the promotion will discuss Tom Aspinall's status as heavyweight champion after the British fighter has spent almost a year sidelined with injury.

Sep 13, 2026, 6:51 AM · 1 min read · language: en

UFC president Dana White has said the organisation will discuss Tom Aspinall's continuing status as heavyweight champion, according to BBC Sport.

Aspinall, a British fighter, has been out of action for almost a year because of injury, BBC Sport reported.

White indicated that the promotion could consider urging Aspinall to vacate the heavyweight title as a result of his prolonged absence from competition, according to the report.

No further details on a timeline for any decision, or on the nature of Aspinall's injury, were provided in the report.

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UFC could urge Aspinall to vacate heavyweight title — BBC Sport

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