Joe Rogan once described Tom Aspinall as the next step in the evolution of heavyweights, praising his rare combination of speed and power. And the UFC commentator wasn’t wrong. The Englishman boasts an astonishing average fight time of just 2 minutes and 2 seconds and has never gone past the second round in his entire MMA career. His piston-like punches have flattened top contenders such as Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov, and Curtis Blaydes, showcasing just how dangerous he truly is.
However, despite his dominance, the Manchester native recently admitted there’s one fighter from the past who would have been a nightmare matchup for him.