Despite Jon Jones quickly ending his retirement for the chance to fight on next year's proposed UFC card at the White House, UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is not holding out hope that their long-awaited fight will come to fruition.

Ciryl Gane's coach believes Tom Aspinall will be under tremendous pressure at UFC 321. The Briton, however, is convinced that if such pressure exists, it would be a boon rather than a bane.

Gane (13-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) challenges heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in the UFC 321 headliner on Oct. 25 from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. "Bon Gamin" is a former interim champion, but fell short twice in his pursuit of the heavyweight title against Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones.

That claim has riled up Gane’s longtime coach, Fernand Lopez. The MMA Factory founder, who has also trained the likes of Francis Ngannou and Nassourdine Imavov, hit back during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.

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While mornings consist of MMA training, Aspinall heads to the gym in the evenings. Alongside exercises that will help keep him explosive in the octagon, Aspinall is developing his core, posterior chain and main movement patterns that ensure he is functionally strong,

Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones? A dream matchup for the fans, but the undisputed heavyweight champion couldn’t care less. Aspinall is set to defend his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on Oct.