Tom Aspinall is being pragmatic in his approach to fighting for the undisputed heavyweight UFC title. Aspinall is currently serving as the official backup fighter for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.

With Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic seemingly on the verge of retirement, interim UFC champion Tom Aspinall is focused on the future.

UFC champion Tom Aspinall has outlined his retirement plans to move into Hollywood. The British fighter, who currently holds the belt in the UFC’s heaviest division, wants to lend his considerable skills to action films following his career.

Interim heavyweight champion Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has long awaited the fight announcement, which took a year to be rebooked, and he plans on being in attendance – not just as a spectator, but as a backup fighter.

Daniel Cormier doesn't see much use in making Tom Aspinall the official backup for UFC 309. It's not that he thinks an injury or last-minute withdrawal from Jon Jones or Spite Miocic isn't possible. C

Euclid native Stipe Miocic will battle champion Jon Jones for the World Heavyweight Championship at UFC 309 in New York City. Tickets are available now.

Ex-UFC fighter Ben Askren is wondering why the UFC is going forward with Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 when Tom Aspinall has done more than enough to earn his shot at Jones.

Aspinall vs. Jones has been a massive point of contention in the fighting community, as 'Bones', with the backing of UFC CEO Dana White, has bobbed and weaved his way out of fighting Aspinall. Instead,