Tom Aspinall risks stagnant UFC tenure as standoff with promotion drags on

Tom Aspinall, who turned 33 and holds the UFC heavyweight title with zero successful defenses, faces a bleak outlook if his management continues on its current course. His reputation took a hit against Gane, he is dealing with an eye issue, and public disputes with UFC leadership risk leaving him inactive during his prime years. The UFC heavyweight landscape remains historically thin on meaningful title fights, with Aspinall, Jon Jones, and Francis Ngannou combining for just four undisputed title bouts over the past five years.