‘Baffling’ reason Tom Aspinall didn’t attend UFC London revealed: ‘He was very surprised’

Tom Aspinall has been the major attraction for British fight fans lately.

The UFC heavyweight champion has headlined several shows in his home country.

So, fans were shocked when Tom Aspinall didn’t make an appearance at UFC London in March.

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Eddie Hearn claims Tom Aspinall wasn’t invited to UFC London

Tom Aspinall continues to be recovering from the double eye poke he suffered at UFC 321 in October.

Fighting is off the cardboard for now, but Aspinall was still expected to enjoy UFC London as a fan.

Eddie Hearn has now revealed why his Matchroom Talent Agency client didn’t attend the event on March 21.

“He was very surprised [that] he never got an invitation,” the boxing promoter said when asked about Aspinall’s absence from UFC London during an interview with Ariel Helwani on Tuesday.

“He got a text from Dana [White] at about 6pm on the day of the fight saying, ‘Would you want to return tonight?’ And he lives five hours away. So, that wasn’t ideal.

“I just find it baffling you could do an event within the UK and never invite the heavyweight world champion, who’s from the UK.

“Let’s be honest, it wasn’t exactly a card for the large names, was it?

“Tom Aspinall being there would’ve been great for the event.

“Whether he was an afterthought or they simply forgot he lives thus far away from London, who knows?

“He would’ve gone, obviously, if he was invited.”

Tom Aspinall’s latest comeback update

Tom Aspinall continues to be not medically cleared to fight after undergoing double eye surgery to repair the damage brought on by Ciryl Gane‘s fingers.

On account of his absence, the powers that be have created an interim UFC heavyweight title.

Gane and Alex Pereira will fight to crown a secondary champion at the burden on June 14.

Aspinall is back within the gym training as he waits for the green light to resume full-contact sparring.

“I’ve not had rather a lot occurring, just been back within the gym doing a bit of sunshine training,” he said earlier this month.

“I’m still waiting to get fully cleared for contact on my eye, but we’re back within the gym doing a bit of bit.”