Dana
White has pushed back against the idea that he doesn’t like
Tom
Aspinall.
This comes after Aspinall vacated the
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title amid ongoing
complications from an eye injury that prevented him from returning
to competition. He has also linked up with Eddie Hearn, who has
repeatedly criticized aspects of Aspinall’s contract and the UFC
model.
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The UFC boss explains why fans may have gotten the wrong idea
about Tom Aspinall
Speaking after UFC
331, White dismissed suggestions that he has a personal issue
with the former champion. He acknowledged Aspinall’s injury and
revealed that the Brit is seeking further medical advice.
“No, that’s not the case,” White said at the post-fight presser.
“It’s the furthest thing from the truth. He’s going through stuff
with the doctor. He knows it’s going to be a while before he comes
back. This is totally normal.”
White claims that certain misunderstood comments and reactions may
have created the impression that the two don’t get along.
“I think because of what I might have said or what he might have
responded to, what I said after the thing, that people think that I
don’t like Tom,” White added. “It’s the furthest thing from the
truth. I have no reason to not like Tom. Tom’s never done anything
for me not to like him.”
White emphasized that if he doesn’t like someone, it’ll be clear to
all.