UFC president Dana White says the promotion will discuss the status of heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall after he has been sidelined for almost a year due to injury. White indicates UFC officials will address whether Aspinall continues to be recognized as champion.
The reports describe the possibility that the UFC could urge Aspinall to vacate the title, depending on how his recovery and return timeline develop. Both outlets frame the situation as an internal UFC decision that follows a prolonged absence from competition.
While the wording varies slightly, the core point is consistent: Aspinall’s long injury layoff has prompted UFC review of his standing as heavyweight champion. Neither source provides additional details on a specific date for a decision, Aspinall’s medical or training timeline, or the immediate plan for the next title bout if the championship is vacated.
