Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, is eager to step back into the octagon, but he's waiting for the UFC to set a date. Aspinall's last fight ended in a No Contest due to an eye injury caused by Ciryl Gane's illegal elbow. Despite Aspinall's calls for Gane to be punished, he's willing to fight him again in France on September 5th, even though the event is technically a UFC Fight Night. The UFC's history of underpaying top fighters raises questions about whether Aspinall will receive fair compensation. With the annual event in Abu Dhabi and the November Madison Square Garden stop as potential venues, Aspinall's next fight could be a heavyweight title unification bout. However, the UFC's move to Paramount+ and the end of the pay-per-view model means Aspinall's contract needs to be amended to account for the lack of PPV revenue. The UFC's track record of underpaying top fighters, including Ronda Rousey, Ilia Topuria, and Justin Gaethje, suggests that Aspinall may need to fight for fair compensation. In the end, Aspinall's willingness to fight again shows his dedication to the sport, but the UFC's history of underpaying top fighters raises questions about whether he will receive the respect and compensation he deserves.
