League: UFC Sport: MMA Country: Global Category: Scores & Results

Tom Aspinall not invited to UFC Freedom 250 amid interim title fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Tom Aspinall not invited to UFC Freedom 250 amid interim title fight

Summary

Tom Aspinall, the reigning UFC Heavyweight champion, was not invited to UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House. The event will feature a fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane for the interim Heavyweight title, with the winner expected to face Aspinall for the undisputed championship. Aspinall expressed his surprise at not being invited, stating he would attend if asked. He has not fought since an eye injury against Gane at UFC 321 in October 2025, which has led to speculation about his recovery and next fight. Former UFC commentator Michael Bisping mentioned some unusual circumstances surrounding Aspinall's return.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Aspinall not invited to UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026.
•Alex Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the interim title.
•Winner expected to challenge Aspinall for the undisputed title.
•Aspinall recovering from a serious eye injury.
•Michael Bisping comments on Aspinall's recovery.

Latest Updates

7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Aspinall ‘not’ invited to UFC Freedom 250 despite interim Heavyweight title fight – ‘I would definitely go’

What they're saying

"
Sorry, Tom — apparently Mario Lopez is more important. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall may be waiting for his next title defense, but as of now, he won’t be doing it cageside at UFC Freedom 250. Former UFC Light Heavyweight and Middleweight champion Alex Pereira collides with former interim Heavyweight titleholder Ciryl […]
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

UFC MMA