November 13, 2023 2:00 pm ET
Tom Aspinall shut down Ciryl Gane’s callout after UFC 295.
Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) knocked out Sergei Pavlovich within the first spherical to develop into interim heavyweight champion in Saturday’s co-headliner at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York.
Previous to getting the decision to face Pavlovich, Aspinall flew to Paris to look at Ciryl Gane beat Sergei Spivac. Aspinall wanted Gane next, however “Bon Gamin” was solely targeted on combating up the rankings. Now that Aspinall is interim champion, Gane is interested in the fight.
“Congratulations, Tom. You at the moment are the champion and develop into the one being pursued, and I’m the hunter. See you quickly .” Congratulations, Tom.
You at the moment are the champion and develop into the one being pursued, and I’m the hunter. See you quickly 👀 — Ciryl Gane (@ciryl_gane) November 12, 2023
Aspinall flipped the tables on Gane, suggesting he struggle Jailton Almeida (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) as a substitute.
“That’s attention-grabbing after I simply referred to as him out, went to France, and he turned the struggle down,” Aspinall advised reporters, together with MMA Junkie, on the UFC 295 post-event information convention. “I believe he ought to struggle Almeida. I believe them guys ought to struggle one another first and see what occurs there.”
Almeida agrees with Aspinall. The Brazilian, who’s unbeaten within the octagon, called out Gane (12-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) after he dominated Derrick Lewis within the UFC Combat Evening 231 headliner. Almeida doubled down on his callout.
“I’ve unhealthy information for you, my good friend. You’ll have to face me earlier than! I’ve unhealthy information for you, my good friend. You’ll have to face me earlier than! 🖊️📄 @Mickmaynard2 @danawhite https://t.co/pjyAvaou6Z
— Jailton Almeida “Malhadinho” (@Malhadinho_UFC) November 12, 2023
“The champ already mentioned Bon Gamin. The time is now. Me and also you. Almeida vs Gane and the winner go to the title! Lets do it! May be in France, will be in Brazil, will be in Saudit Arabia, will be UFC 300, anyplace, any time @ciryl_gane @Mickmaynard2 @danawhite.”
The champ already mentioned Bon Gamin. The time is now. Me and also you. Almeida vs Gane and the winner go to the title! Lets do it! May be in France, will be in Brazil, will be in Saudit Arabia, will be UFC 300, anyplace, any time @ciryl_gane @Mickmaynard2 @danawhite pic.twitter.com/lFg2JmOlmo
— Jailton Almeida “Malhadinho” (@Malhadinho_UFC) November 12, 2023
Aspinall hopes to land his dream struggle in opposition to UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones subsequent. Nevertheless, Jones is anticipated to have his title struggle with Stipe Miocic rebooked as soon as he returns from damage.
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