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. As for when he wants to return, and who he wants to fight next, he said: "I want to fight in the summer. He seems a hard guy to take down, and not a lot of people take him down. Jake Paul vs Ben Askren full fight video highlights. On the UFC VEGAS 19 main card, Chris Daukaus earned a standing TKO on Aleksei Oleinik, and Tom Aspinall submitted Andrei Arlovski with a rear-naked choke. Tom Aspinall Believes His UFC Fight Night: Blaydes Vs Lewis Showdown With Andrei Arlovski Is His Time To Break Through. "I don't actually get much time to sit down, as I'm being chasing around. Tom Aspinall continued to show why he might be the next big thing at heavyweight when he took out former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski (30-20 MMA, 19-14 UFC). Tom Aspinall was, without doubt, the star of the Brits on Fight Island. I'd love to fight dos Santos or Ben Rothwell or someone like that — that would be awesome. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Feb. 18, 2021 ... What It Means: Tom Aspinall has been a juggernaut through two UFC fights, earning a pair of quick finishes both times out. England’s Tom Aspinall will look to extend his UFC record to … Ben Sosoli comes to mind. 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 bout opened up the UFC Fight Night 185 main card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. "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. Jake Paul got the job done in the first round against Ben Askren. He has good power and exceptional hand speed and that makes up for the times he will reach with his punches. "If you watch Arlovski fight, he doesn't get controlled in the grappling aspect ever. "Getting a win against dos Santos would be a dream of mine," he said. That's when I'm most nervous. Let alone submit him. Fighting when I couldn't really see that well.". Training out of Team Kaobon, along with UFC middleweight Darren Till, Aspinall has been an instant success within the UFC.First-round (T)KO’s over Jake Collier and Alan Baudot have secured … Tom Aspinall is best known for his heavy hands but the 27-year-old prospect proved his ground game is just as dangerous.. They're away from families and just days away from a contest that will be broadcast to millions. #UFCVegas19, Tom with the double ‍♂️ brits can wrestle #UFCVegas19, Nice sub by Aspinall, Arlovski is a real OG!#UFCVegas19, Congrats Tom Some would say it’s in his DNA #UFCFightNight185, They said what?! Aspinall is 1-0 as a professional boxer, having secured a win in 2017. Especially in the last week. 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. Taking on a legend in … It would be beneficial for Aspinall to get some rounds under his belt, only seeing a second round twice in 11 fights as well as his opponent being a wiley veteran, don’t risk picking a round for this one. Aspinall not only made it to the fight, but looked to knock Arlovksi out in the opening round. "I just got a little scratch," he said, pointing at the scab. 4, 2020 It was an easy night for Jake Paul as he defeated Ben Askren by first round KO in their fight at Triller Fight Club. He has good power and exceptional hand speed that will give Baudot a lot of problems. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN+ 49 odds and lines, with picks and predictions. I'd like a bit of Fight Island — that would be lovely. After dispatching Andrei Arlovski on the main card of UFC Vegas 19, English heavyweight Tom Aspinall pushed his UFC record to 3-0, and collected his second $50,000 performance bonus. So I could see, but I couldn't judge how close he was or how far away he was. ‘Sorry world’ - Askren and Paul send first tweets reacting to bout. 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. But, if you ask any fighter, 'If you try and finish a fight but don't finish it, how do you feel after?' "I'm fine. LIVE! Account active 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. The 27 year-old Aspinall’s boxing base was on full display against Collier. "I've watched loads of his fights in the build-up to this, watching him most days. Tom Aspinall tapped out Andrei Arlovski at UFC Vegas 19. The way Aspinall is going, it may be a dream that soon becomes reality. He charged … Aspinall said holding his hands that way compensated for the blurred vision. Tom Aspinall is a good boxer. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. There was a marked difference in the fight week Aspinall, and the post-fight Aspinall. How will Aspinall fare in the UFC: Tom Aspinall has a lot of experience in martial arts. This time, in particular, I was struggling during the later part of the training camp and it was touch-or-go whether or not I make it to the fight or not.". Heavyweight prospect Tom Aspinall is the fighter to watch this weekend at UFC Vegas 19. But though observers may regard the win to have been a straight-forward one, it was not without discomfort for the rising heavyweight star. But the 6-foot-5 prospect did so while suffering from blurred vision after getting hit in the eye. "I'd like time to sort this little problem that's going on. On Twitter, professional fighters enjoyed the finish. "It's essentially like doing a 100 meter sprint. At the post-fight press conference, the Team Kaobon protege laid out what lies ahead. Something I learned about my own boys is that people are just naturally happy. I can't explain it. Tom Aspinall, a 6-foot-6 heavyweight, made a statement on his UFC debut Sunday. He said Arlovksi never really troubled him in the bout, but was worried after his flurry of activity in the first. "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. After a stunning knockout at CW107, the future was inevitable. Aspinall joins illustrious company as the only other fighter to submit Arlovski is the former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett. Regardless, Aspinall maintains that he has far more grappling techniques he can rely on. And I'm not being cocky or anything. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC. Subscriber It's not like anything spectacular for him. I was definitely nervous — I always am. If Baudot does get Aspinall down he could find some success against him as Aspinall isn’t as good on the mat. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. But when I'm in there, I'm absolutely fine. The 27-year-old landed every single one of his 10 strikes, dropping his opponent Jake Collier with a one-two finish. Tom Aspinall defeats Alan Baudot to earn another first-round stoppage win. It was not the finish he expected, but Tom Aspinall still managed to put away seasoned veteran Andrei Arlovski at UFC Vegas 19. Tom Aspinall just scored the biggest UFC win of his career Saturday. Insider also spoke to Aspinall before his heavyweight test against Arlovski. since, “No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention”. After hurting the ‘Pitbull’ in the first round with a flurry of strikes, the Brit could not finish the fight via TKO, but was not fazed. 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 feel like I like learning from those guys and it's just cool to fight someone who you've been watching for a long time. Tom Aspinall tapped out Andrei Arlovski at UFC Vegas 19. Watch the finish below. That's probably no longer the case after winning with a rear-naked choke. "But when you get in there, it's just gone. See our ethics statement. "I've had four fights in 16 months. ... By MCKENZIE PAVACICH, ON TWITTER @MPAVACICH_ • Feb. 19, 2021 Tom Aspinall's UFC debut will have to wait a bit longer after his matchup with Jake Collier at UFC London was postponed. I think I did [show experience] as I actually used my brain — which was nice.". As part of the new breed of heavyweight, Aspinall is a well-rounded mixed martial artist. He described the final preparations for pandemic-era bouts as more tiresome than usual, where an athlete is left alone with their thoughts. 1 – Tom Aspinall. Watch video from the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren fight. These include pound-for-pound staple Jon Jones, knockout puncher Francis Ngannou, and champion Stipe Miocic. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. So that's another experience. Pros react to Jake Paul’s first-round KO of Ben Askren at Triller Fight Club. He went 9-0 as an amateur, has a pro boxing record of 1-0, muay thai record of 2-0, and a BJJ black belt. Get him back out in September. In a heavyweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Andrei Arlovski and Tom Aspinall meet at UFC on ESPN+ 49 – also known as UFC Vegas 19 and UFC Fight Night 185 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas.The prelims kick off at 5 p.m. I'd like to fight another veteran. On the feet, Aspinall is a good boxer. Good luck! By Lucas Rezende @rezenluc Feb 20, 2021, 8:30pm EST If … To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Just a quick choke and that's it. UFC Vegas 19: Blaydes vs. Lewis previews, predictions, play-by-play, results, highlights, analysis, The Mookie & Crookie Show 110: UFC Vegas 19, Azaitar won’t be released, Pros react to Tom Aspinall’s rear-naked choke of Andrei Arlovski at UFC Vegas 19, UFC Vegas 19 prelims results & video: Plenty of KOs, TKOs, Men’s Reebok Black Authentic Walkout Jersey, Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren live stream, round by round results, updates, UFC Vegas 24: Whittaker vs. Gastelum live results, discussion, PBP, UFC Vegas 24: Pros react to Robert Whittaker’s beatdown of Kelvin Gastelum. You'll feel tired after it. 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. ", A post shared by Tom Aspinall (@tomaspinall93). Unlike most British fighters, Aspinall's wrestling offense is often underrated but frequently utilized by the newcomer. A BJJ blackbelt, Aspinall has legitimate … UFC Vegas 19 Betting Tips Tom Aspinall by knockout (-105) Ahead of his third UFC outing, Tom Aspinall is set for his third knockout. When Insider spoke to Aspinall via a Who has a better beard @JFlashGordonMMA or @AndreiArlovski ? Get it now on Libro.fm using the button below. It's just a long wait and you feel like you're waiting all the time. Another Liverpudlian, Tom Aspinall could well become a staple of the UFC heavyweight division in the near future. I'd love to fight in June. "I just feel you learn as you get older to not be that way. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the finish. Aspinall told Insider he wants to recover, spend time with family, and fight a veteran in June. The UFC cannot rush Aspinall, who could be a real star for them in the future. "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.". UFC heavyweight Andrei Arlovski speaks with reporters ahead of his short notice fight with Chase Sherman at UFC Vegas 24 and discussed how … Should fight: Juan Espino Why they should fight: Much like the aforementioned Daukaus, it appears Tom Aspinall could be a future title contender in the heavyweight division, especially after putting the name of a former UFC champion on his resume. Results: Paul knocks out Askren in under two minutes. Congratulations to UK heavyweight Tom Aspinall, the 93rd fighter to go from Cage Warriors to the UFC. "But I said this last time and they offered me Arlovski. But kids and humans are naturally happy. "Kids' attitudes are so pure aren't they, and it's just really nice to be around them. 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