UFC could urge Aspinall to vacate heavyweight title
Dana White says the UFC will discuss Tom Aspinall's continuing status as heavyweight champion after almost a year out with injury for the British fighter.
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"We'll definitely be talking about that."
— Dana White , Executive
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Professional MMA fighter competing in heavyweight division.
Dana White is the president of the UFC and chief of Zuffa Boxing.
Tom Aspinall is a British mixed martial artist competing in the UFC heavyweight division.
Valentina Shevchenko is a former UFC flyweight champion from Kyrgyzstan.
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Dana White says the UFC will discuss Tom Aspinall's continuing status as heavyweight champion after almost a year out with injury for the British fighter.
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