The rivals will compete for the title of interim UFC champion. It was previously reported that Pavlovic and Aspinall would replace Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Their fight was cut short due to an injury to UFC heavyweight champion Jones.
Jones pulled out of fight with Miocic, Pavlovich will receive interim title fight
“As we learned, Jon Jones relinquished the title at UFC 295 after suffering an injury. We were offered a fight against Tom Aspinall for the interim UFC heavyweight championship belt. This news has already been officially confirmed by the UFC. We’re ready!” — Pavlovich wrote on social networks.
Source: Sport
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