Tom Aspinall.
This happens after Aspinall left
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title amid ongoing complications from an eye injury that prevented him from returning to competition. He has also been in contact with Eddie Hearn, who has repeatedly criticized aspects of Aspinall’s contract and the UFC model.
UFC boss explains why fans may have got the wrong idea about Tom Aspinall
After talking UFC 331White rejected suggestions that he has a personal problem with the former champion. He acknowledged Aspinall’s injury and revealed the Brit is seeking further medical attention.
“No, it’s not,” White said in the post-fight presser. “That’s the furthest thing from the truth. He’s going through things with the doctor. He knows it’s going to be a while before he comes back. That’s totally normal.”
White claims that certain misconstrued comments and reactions may have created the impression that the two did not get along.
“I think people think I don’t like Tom because of what I might have said or what he might have responded to, after what I said,” White added. “That’s the farthest thing from the truth. I have no reason to dislike Tom. Tom has never done anything for me to dislike him.”
White emphasized that if he doesn’t like someone, it’s obvious to everyone.
