Tom Aspinall weighs whether he wants Alex Pereira or ‘revenge’ against Ciryl Gane next

Tom Aspinall is weighing his options ahead of a heavyweight title unification bout, with UFC White House set for June 14 to determine which challenger he'll face next. The event's co-main event will see Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane compete for an interim heavyweight title, a belt created due to Aspinall's current injury recovery. Aspinall's last outing ended in a no-contest against Gane in October following an eye poke, leaving the undisputed champion sidelined and both potential opponents still in contention.

Aspinall acknowledged the appeal of either matchup but expressed a preference for revenge against Gane while recognizing Pereira's star power. "I want revenge, of course," Aspinall told Fight Your Corner. "But also, there's an argument to say that me and Pereira would be a bigger fight." If Pereira defeats Gane, he would become the first UFC fighter ever to capture titles across three divisions—middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight.

Despite Pereira's elite striking credentials and "generational talent," Aspinall questioned whether his power will translate effectively at heavyweight. He noted that Pereira's knockout success at lighter divisions partly stems from his size advantage over opponents with lower punch resistance. Gane, by contrast, has proven his durability against elite heavyweights, surviving five rounds with Francis Ngannou without significant damage.

Aspinall also highlighted stylistic concerns for Pereira, particularly Gane's superior footwork and movement. While Pereira excels against stationary opponents, Gane's fluid, distance-judging abilities could nullify that advantage. However, Aspinall pointed out that Pereira's calf kicks—his trademark setup for the left hook—could slow Gane's movement, offsetting one of the heavyweight's strengths.

Ultimately, Aspinall predicted Gane would prevail by points, believing the former interim champion's superior mobility would prove decisive over five rounds. Such a victory would set up Aspinall's revenge matchup, while a Pereira win would present the more globally significant title unification bout.