Tom Aspinall isn’t holding any grudges against Ciryl Gane for allegedly turning down a fight with him. Aspinall claimed that he was slated to defend the interim UFC heavyweight title against Gane, but Gane opted for an acting project instead. Social media reactions suggested that Gane’s decision had damaged his reputation, with many fans perceiving it as ‘ducking’ Aspinall, who possesses a formidable grappling skill set.
However, Aspinall remains understanding of Gane’s decision, acknowledging that Gane may have aspirations beyond MMA and may genuinely want to pursue a career in acting. Aspinall expressed no ill will towards Gane, wishing him luck in his endeavors. He noted that Gane had declined multiple opportunities to fight him but refrained from passing judgment on whether Gane was intentionally avoiding the matchup.
In a recent interview with The Mac Life, Aspinall discussed his thoughts on the situation, stating that while Gane may be ‘ducking’ him to some extent, he respects Gane’s decision and wishes him success. Aspinall emphasized that Gane has chosen to focus on his acting career for now, and he harbors no animosity towards him.
When asked if he had received any offers for acting projects himself, Aspinall humorously declined, asserting his identity as a cage fighter. Despite his success in MMA, Aspinall remains committed to his career in the octagon, refusing to divert his focus to other ventures like acting.
Aspinall, who recently became the interim UFC heavyweight champion by defeating Sergei Pavlovich, has been vocal about his desire to fight undisputed champion Jon Jones. However, Jones appears set on facing Stipe Miocic in a highly anticipated bout upon his return to competition. Aspinall’s focus remains on his MMA career, aiming to continue his success in the octagon.
