Heavyweight

Tom Aspinall

UFC 2020–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 94.0

Scouting report

Capturing the UFC Interim Heavyweight Championship with a first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 before defending it with a first-round knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, Tom Aspinall combines footwork with submission grappling. Originating from Salford, England, he is powered by a 90 Boxing rating, 79 Strength, and 87 Overall score.

Peak ratings

Boxing95
Kickboxing90
Wrestling90
BJJ92
Strength94
Durability90
Cardio92
Fight IQ94

By edition

2020–2022Overall 87
Boxing92
Kickboxing84
Wrestling86
BJJ88
Strength91
Durability86
Cardio88
Fight IQ88

Aspinall burst onto the UFC heavyweight scene across 2020 and 2021, scoring four consecutive stoppage victories over Jake Collier in 45 seconds on Fight Island, Alan Baudot, Andrei Arlovski via rear-naked choke in Las Vegas, and Sergey Spivak in 2:30. His hand speed, footwork, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt transitions are reflected in an 92 Boxing and 86 Wrestling.

2023–2024Overall 94
Boxing95
Kickboxing90
Wrestling90
BJJ92
Strength94
Durability90
Cardio92
Fight IQ94

Aspinall achieved heavyweight status between 2022 and 2024, knocking out Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura in London, knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in 69 seconds at UFC 295 in Madison Square Garden to capture the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship, and knocking out Curtis Blaydes in 60 seconds at UFC 304 in Manchester. His hand speed, boxing combinations, and wrestling justify his 95 Boxing and 90 Wrestling.

2025–presentOverall 94
Boxing95
Kickboxing90
Wrestling90
BJJ92
Strength94
Durability90
Cardio92
Fight IQ94

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