Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says the beginning time for UFC 304 which is about to happen in Manchester, England is horrible for followers.
The UFC introduced that UFC 304 would happen in Manchester, England on July 27. It was thrilling information for UK followers that the promotion is heading again to the cardboard, however the occasion will likely be catering to the US market because the pay-per-view begin time will likely be 10 p.m. Japanese time, which suggests 3 a.m. native time.
Aspinall, who is predicted to be on the cardboard, took to social media to share his ideas on the beginning time.
“As an athlete, as a fighter, it actually doesn’t make that a lot distinction,” Tom Aspinall stated (by way of MMAMania). “For a few weeks earlier than, I’ll must get up and prepare at the moment or keep up or no matter. I’ve flown internationally a number of occasions and fought in numerous time zones, so it’s not as dangerous as that. As a fan who needs to observe it reside? I believe it’s completely horrible.
“I believe it’s simply not truthful on the followers, not truthful on the UK followers. Clearly predominantly it’s an American viewers so I perceive that, they need to promote to them. However why can’t they promote to them within the afternoon which is our night time? Why can’t People watch it within the afternoon and the UK followers, the Manchester followers, the European followers can all fly to the occasion, promote out this new area. It’s going to promote out regardless. We’re very fortunate to have a PPV in Manchester. But it surely’s UK MMA, let’s put it on UK time,” Tom Aspinall continued.
The final time the UFC held a pay-per-view within the UK was when Leon Edwards was defending his welterweight title towards Kamaru Usman. That card was held in primetime for England, however this time round, that gained’t be the case.
Tom Aspinall Probably To Be On UFC 304, Opponent Not Recognized
Tom Aspinall doesn’t have his subsequent struggle booked, however all indicators level to the Brit defending his interim heavyweight title on the cardboard.
Aspinall gained the interim title again in November with a first-round knockout over Sergei Pavlovich. The Brit has known as for a rematch with Curtis Blaydes, so that could be a potential subsequent opponent for him.
Aspinall and Blaydes fought again in July of 2022 when Aspinall blew out his knee simply seconds into the struggle.
