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For those listening in, it may have just sounded like an ordinary chat between two mates while one enjoys a holiday. Though Jake Collier looked like a shell of himself this past summer, Aspinall did exactly what he should have done and secured a quick KO. At the Exhibition Centre, training partner of Darren Till, Tom Aspinall, looks to remain the heavyweight to beat in the promotion when he takes on French newcomer, Michael Ben Hamouda. Both Darren Till and Mike Grundy are training partners. "Basically, I got punched in the eye early on. It's not an injury, just a little nagging thing that gets in the way. But though observers may regard the win to have been a straight-forward one, it was not without discomfort for the rising heavyweight star. Aspinall has already made an impression by dispatching Jake Collier and Alan Baudot in a combined 140 seconds but he faces a big step-up in competition in his third fight with the organisation against Arlovski on … 6'5". Class: Heavyweight. They're away from families and just days away from a contest that will be broadcast to millions. I was definitely nervous - I always am. "But when you get in there, it's just gone. Moreover, he is very young and has fought 7 games in the top flight. "I'd like time to sort this little problem that's going on. As he was casually browsing through YouTube, the hand he didn’t even know he was looking for reached out to him. He was born on the 4th of November in the year 1993. When Insider spoke to Aspinall via a Zoom call, he looked happy, healthy, and largely unscathed except for a slight cut on the bridge of his nose. We value your readership. Aspinall will show of the fruits of his labor under the tutelage of his actual coach this weekend as he makes his UFC debut against Jake Collier. I'd like a bit of Fight Island - that would be lovely. And I'm not being cocky or anything. Just a quick choke and that's it. Height. English heavyweight Tom Aspinall has had to wait some time but he finally makes his debut in the Octagon here. As of March 9, 2021, he is #13 in the UFC heavyweight rankings. While the workout served its purpose to keep him ready, it wasn’t without some hurdles — yet another one of Aspinall’s issues with quarantine. Tom Aspinall just scored the biggest UFC win of his career Saturday. We’ve been training, I think there’s eight of us on the trip with three fighters and the coaches, and obviously the eight of us have been together every day for the last six weeks at least,” Aspinall (7-2) said, voicing his frustrations. Tom Aspinall 6’5″ Heavyweight 26-years-old Greater Manchester, England Team Kaobon Liverpool 7-2 6 KO/TKO 1 Submission (Heel Hook) How will Aspinall fare in the UFC: Tom Aspinall has a lot of experience in martial arts. “We’re in this round and we’ve been told not to open the window. Despite being locked alone in a room with nobody else, Aspinall looked to ‘El Guapo’ for assistance in keeping his muscles loose. 111.13 kg. As well as the visible scratch, however, Aspinall picked up a hidden problem - his vision was blurred during the fight. Then, he gets a December fight back home in Michigan against David Teymur and he … Tom Aspinall is a stopping man via and through Getty Images – Getty. He described the final preparations for pandemic-era bouts as more tiresome than usual, where an athlete is left alone with their thoughts. Admittedly not a guy who likes to make his own workouts, even if it’s just shadowboxing, he wasn’t looking forward to doing this all on his own. "I don't actually get much time to sit down, as I'm being chasing around. Derrick Lewis. Association: Team Kaobon. However Aspinall shouldn’t be your widespread bloke, he was born to be a fighter. “It just doesn’t really make sense. "Kids' attitudes are so pure aren't they, and it's just really nice to be around them. They know I fight, but the five-year-old is just not interested. "I'm fine. "I feel like you learn to be nasty, angry, or whatever from other people. "I've watched loads of his fights in the build-up to this, watching him most days. Tom Aspinall of England punches Andrei Arlovski of Belarus in a heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. "I was thinking, 'S---, if I can't out-strike him it's going to be tough getting him to the ground because his takedown defense and grappling defense is really good. We can find Tom on Instagram where his username is @tomaspinall93 and he has a total of 12.1 thousand followers there. or Something Else? I'm alright then.". That fight will be part of the UFC Fight Island 3 prelims on EPSN+. "It's been an ongoing issue and I've had no [break]," Aspinall said. As Aspinall is still at the start of his UFC career and Arlovski is a 50-bout veteran, the victory behind-closed-doors at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas is the greatest scalp of his fledgling career. UFC super prospect Tom Aspinall has been visualizing a pathway to the heavyweight championship before he even made his debut for the leading mixed martial arts firm last year.. Aspinall competes in his third UFC bout Saturday, his 12th in all MMA, at the behind-closed-doors UFC Fight Night 185 show at the Apex facility in Las Vegas. Aspinall fought on Fight Island - the UFC's name for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi - in October, beating French fighter Alan Baudot in the first round, three months after beating Jake Collier just as devastatingly. I think I did [show experience] as I actually used my brain - which was nice.". Hes got some good hands but what impresses me way more is his composure. "But I said this last time and they offered me Arlovski. In normal, non-COVID times, he'd be working as a personal trainer and teaching jiu jitsu, but gyms are closed due to a national lockdown in Britain. Because of the pandemic, the UFC's coronavirus-related restrictions were in place and the Brit was unable to leave his hotel room for very long. I'd like to get that sorted before I jump straight into another training camp. Half a dozen COVID-19 checks along with two separate, two-day quarantines had some fighters a bit out of sorts and struggling to stay loose. These include pound-for-pound staple Jon Jones, knockout puncher Francis Ngannou, and champion Stipe Miocic. That's when I'm most nervous. Although the frustration is clear, it isn’t as if they are still having sparring sessions at this point. I kind of just followed what he said.”. "Especially in these pandemic fights because you're literally in the hotel all week. Talking about his UFC debut, he competed Jake Collier and won the fight by a one-two finish. 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He got his UFC career off to a perfect start, dispatching Jake Collier in the first round and then had Sergey Spivak lined … He told Insider last week that he wanted to keep his ground game a secret in the UFC. In addition to writing, "Gumby" hosts the Top Turtle Podcast and is a member of the UFC's ranking panel. "It's more in the days leading up to the fight and fight day. Aspinall told Insider on Wednesday that four training camps in a 16-month period - a run that includes his last win in Cage Warriors before a hat trick of victories in the UFC - was beginning to take a toll on his body. Back-to-back training camps. It's just a long wait and you feel like you're waiting all the time. I can't explain it. "Anyone who knows jiu jitsu at a high level will, even though it's quick, appreciate it was some sharp technique.". When he's not transcribing hours of himself talking, he is working on his jiu jitsu brown belt and getting taken down by his two sons. Some Facts About Tom Aspinall About his age, Tom Aspinall is currently 27 years of age. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. One of the more irritating parts for British heavyweight Tom Aspinall was the fact that he couldn’t be quarantined with his coaches and/or the fighters he’d been training with who are also on this card. I'd like to fight another veteran. Aspinall said holding his hands that way compensated for the blurred vision. Francis Ngannou has the chance to turn this from a prediction to a reality this … Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. “So I did boxing for a bit, competed for a bit in that, then I did Thai Boxing. But the 6-foot-5 prospect did so while suffering from blurred vision after getting hit in the eye. You'll feel tired after it. I was like, go on then. Liverpool’s Tom Aspinall faces off against UFC legend Andrei Arlovski in heavyweight action. But when I'm in there, I'm absolutely fine. His credits include FloCombat, Fight! There are human emotions in play - fear, apprehension, and nerves. "It's essentially like doing a 100 meter sprint. The heavy-hitter brings a record of 7-2 into the UFC and he made it to the big time thanks to his knockout power with all of his wins coming in the … "He's not bothered at all, but that's the beauty of kids," said Aspinall. Combat sports is in his blood and competition drives him to succeed. When he's not transcribing hours of himself talking, he is working on … “So that was pretty easy, I didn’t even have to think I just threw the shots.”. Half a dozen COVID-19 checks along with two separate, two-day quarantines had some fighters a bit out of sorts and struggling to stay loose. He seems a hard guy to take down, and not a lot of people take him down. The big lad is fighting out of England and he is ranked top 20 among the MMA fighters in UK and Ireland. The Brit won the first round because of his activity, landing 37 of 58 strikes (63% accuracy) against Arlovski's 18 of 44 (40%), but told Insider this week that he was concerned he had gassed himself out after a flurry of punching. “Then we all have to go into different rooms and we can’t see each other for three days.”. You have entered an incorrect email address! Really impressed with this guy. In addition to writing, "Gumby" hosts the Top Turtle Podcast and is a member of the UFC's ranking panel. Tom Aspinall is aiming to make his mark in the UFC heavyweight division this weekend, believing a swift win over former champion Andrei Arlovski will prove he is the “real deal”. Something I learned about my own boys is that people are just naturally happy. He recuperated during a clinch, took a minute's rest between rounds before the second, and then secured a rear-naked choke finish to advance his MMA record to 10 wins (eight knockouts and two submissions) against two losses. Tom Aspinall just scored the biggest UFC win of his career Saturday. Aspinall told Insider he wants to recover, spend time with family, and fight a veteran in June. The heavyweight division is one that is often overlooked but, with Aspinall's rising status, Chris Daukaus, and Ciryl Gane, there is new blood in the weight class to go alongside established stars. ufc.com - By MCKENZIE PAVACICH, ON TWITTER @MPAVACICH_ • 39d. Aspinall is 9-2 with one loss coming via DQ in a fight he was dominating and … Aspinall has already made an impression by dispatching Jake Collier and Alan Baudot in a combined 140 seconds. One of the more irritating parts for British heavyweight Tom Aspinall was the fact that he couldn’t be quarantined with his coaches and/or the fighters he’d been training with who are also on this card. Especially in the last week. And that’s where Aspinall began to lean on a heavyweight legend for help. "If you watch Arlovski fight, he doesn't get controlled in the grappling aspect ever. Standing at 6ft 6ins and weighing a whopping 248lbs (17 stone 7lbs) Aspinall began to be taught martial arts on the age of merely seven. This 33-years old is actually of British nationality. "I had a problem with my eye but it's getting better," he said. “The hard work is kind of done, really, at this point, so I’m just trying to stay loose,” he told us. Tom Aspinall is aiming to make his mark in the UFC heavyweight division this weekend, believing a swift win over former champion Andrei Arlovski will prove he is the “real deal”. For many fighters, the process of getting to Fight Island was anything but simple. So I could see, but I couldn't judge how close he was or how far away he was. Redesigned iMac? And sometimes it's nice to be around kids because they're so pure and nice. Derrick Lewis overcame adversity to stamp … That's what it was like in one eye. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 11: In this handout image provided by UFC, (R-L) Tom Aspinall of England punches Alan Baudot of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on October 11, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tom Aspinall Is Living His Dream. His credits include FloCombat, Fight! "I don't know if you noticed, but I was stood there with my feet flat doing this [Aspinall cupped his hands either side of his face like the photo above], and that's because the lights on the rigging was making it look all blurrier than it was.". As such, Aspinall will let his body heal from four successive training camps, and enjoy the time with his kids. 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He said Arlovksi never really troubled him in the bout, but was worried after his flurry of activity in the first. Tom Aspinall is a professional MMA fighter who is currently competing in the heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. People are just so loving. Tom Aspinall is a fighting man through and through Needless to say, the interview was concluded pretty quickly to let him tuck into his dinner. He won a unanimous decision over Devin Powell and after that was the Diakiese win. Regardless, Aspinall maintains that he has far more grappling techniques he can rely on. "If I'd have gone over there and got knocked out in 30 seconds, I'd come back and it doesn't matter at all for them. Magazine, The UG and MMA-Manifesto. "Getting a win against dos Santos would be a dream of mine," he said. He fought mostly on the regional scene in Arizona before he got the call from the big show to make his debut as an undefeated fighter at 8-0-1. "He's been around it and has been going to the gym with me since he was three months old. Tom Aspinall is one of those individuals as he is set to make his first appearance in the cage at UFC Fight Island 3. There was a marked difference in the fight week Aspinall, and the post-fight Aspinall. He is renowned for his fight-finishing capabilities as a swarming knockout puncher - but he is also a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. "I just feel you learn as you get older to not be that way. “To be honest with you, I’ve had kind of a long training camp, so just basic stuff – shadowboxing, yoga, trying to move around and keep the body loose more than anything.”. “Last night I did some Bas Rutten workout that I found on YouTube where basically he just calls out combinations and you just throw them,” Aspinall said with a laugh. That's probably no longer the case after winning with a rear-naked choke. And it wasn't, like, I couldn't see … because I could see. It's refreshing.". Aspinall not only made it to the fight, but looked to knock Arlovksi out in the opening round. He has been able to win 5 out of those. Despite powering to an 84-second KO in his pro boxing debut, Aspinall turned back to MMA where he can harness his skills in multiple disciplines, honed in Kaobon gym, Liverpool. Born: 1993-04-11AGE: 27 Wigan, Greater ManchesterEngland. UFC Fight Night: Derrick Lewis and Tom Aspinall claim big wins; Sparring with the Furys. I'd love to fight in June. Let alone submit him. "But I didn't show too much, though. Vostro 5402 features a premium-built design, Welcome to the high-performance home office, He told Insider last week that he wanted to keep his ground game a secret in the UFC. "Unfortunately, I had to pull it [the submission] out last minute there," he said. Yet Aspinall is not your average bloke, he … "I started to worry after that flurry where I tried to finish him, and I started to feel tired. 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But the 6-foot-5 prospect did so while suffering from blurred vision after getting hit in the eye. “If I’m doing my own workout I’ll just change it five times within the workout, so this was easy. The way Aspinall is going, it may be a dream that soon becomes reality. Back at home in England, with the win in the bank, he was happy, smiling, and at peace because he'd been reunited with his young family - a partner and three young sons. "I just got a little scratch," he said, pointing at the scab. Aspinall is a black belt in BJJ, thanks to his father and working at Team Kaobon. 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Tom Aspinall is aiming to make his mark in the UFC heavyweight division this weekend, believing a swift win over former champion Andrei Arlovski will prove he is the “real deal”. Aspinall comes from a fighting family, with his father one of the pioneers of UK jiu-jitsu. I'd love to fight dos Santos or Ben Rothwell or someone like that - that would be awesome. Usually, when I've done my work, I'm good. Instead, Aspinall was more looking for people to do the basics with to try to keep him body limber. Daniel "Gumby" Vreeland has been an MMA writer for over a decade. Thomas Aspinall (born 11 April 1993) is a British mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. But, if you ask any fighter, 'If you try and finish a fight but don't finish it, how do you feel after?' Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Mesos Brown Belt. His father, Andy, owns and operates Aspinall BJJ. 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