Tom Aspinall, a UFC heavyweight, has experienced both physical injury recovery and mental strain from inactivity while awaiting a fight against Jon Jones. After injuring his knee in July 2022 and returning to dominance with three quick victories and interim heavyweight gold, Aspinall now faces an indefinite wait for a scheduled showdown with Jones. He revealed in an interview that the lack of concrete goals during this period has been mentally taxing, contrasting it with his earlier recovery phase where he had set objectives to keep him motivated.
Aspinall emphasized that the mental challenge of waiting for a fight is greater than coming back from injury, as he has nothing specific to work towards.
In an interview, Aspinall explained the psychological strain of inactivity, noting that unlike his recovery, he has no goals, just the pressure to be ready.
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