Heavyweight Tom Aspinall sits down on the latest episode of UFC Connected and shares his motivation for fighting and the support he has continually received from those closest to to him. Aspinall faces Alexander Volkov next in the main event at UFC London on Saturday.
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Tom Aspinall has everything going for him as a UFC fighter. Wish you all the very best fella.
@George Washington then how come trump isn’t make decisions?
@George Washington And don't forget X22 Report (DS)
Never seen such a gentleman be such a cold blooded killer. It’s like Robert Whittaker but heavyweight.
So u have seen it before in Robert Whittaker ?
@@italianstalian331 he's wrong. with alll due respect to robert whitakker, tom aspinall is better. We will witness this truth soon enough.
@@ItsameAlex Aspinall will have to win the championship to be better than Robert.
@@ItsameAlex Rob was a champ bud
@@bendover7841 he will easily become champ.
Out of all the UK fighters, this guy has the best chance of winning a UFC title.
he really does join the family
I think Paul Craig has a hell of a chance at light heavy to grab a belt. It's all over the place that division. 42 year old champ says that to me.
right now it has to be Leon Edwards. His next fights a title shot but yes Tom looks dominant in his fights. would like to see him against someone like tuivasa
@@charlietaylor4835 Leon will never beat Usman lol
@@TotallyNoCat he’s got a better chance than Colby, masvidal or burns. I think he’ll surprise u
Dude trained with Tyson Fury in boxing for nearly 2 years, there's a lot of photos and footage of it idk why they would leave it out of his origin story. Actually I know why, it's because the reason he went over to boxing was because MMA was letting him down at a regional level in terms of progressing his career, and it would look bad for the UFC to show this, misses a chunk of his life but whatever makes the sport look good I guess.
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Lol cool story man.
so u basically explained why even tho you asked yourself..lmao?
@@TJR-ju8dj dont be a wise guy..
@@TJR-ju8dj its khabib time
This lad has it all, most skilled HW fighter without a doubt. I’ve said for years that he’ll be the next big thing in the UFC! Excited for Saturday
Likewise hope he keeps using that head of his.
Just a hype train
@@JustBerty i think he's the opposite of a hype train. This guy has gotten 4 quick finishes in his short UFC career, he has sick boxing and probably the best HW jiu jitsu. Nevertheless we haven't heard his name in any discussions for the title in the future until now (now that they try to build him up for this card)
@@JustBerty you don’t know shit
@@JustBerty not a hype train but is he beating a gane stipe or ngannou? Let's see how he does Vs volk
I wanna see him and Cyril gane get down. That would be the perfect fight
In France or in London to revive our old rivality
@@aryannahar Volvo?
Tom beats him quite easily imo
Such a good dude, he deserves every bit of success he gets and more.
Absolute brilliance by the coach to work on his speed from jump street. The work has paid off and it's one of his biggest advantages now!
Mad seeing our local area on UFC youtube. Tom a beast
I love his short quick punches no wind up straight punch props to his dad and coaches
Always betting and rooting for this man. Absolute legend, can’t wait to see more growth. Need to pull his ufc card to!!! One of the few fighters I love and don’t have his card
Lol I like him a lot but to call him an absolute legend really dilutes the word
Future champ for sure
fingers crossed join the family
not making it past cyril
@@marcusarellanofelix9079 Cyril lack ground game, Tom is a specialist there. I bet you if that fight happen Tom will win by submition
@Boxing Mind Yea, not sure if he will be beaten, Cyril wasnt beaten either. But Ngannou have superhuman strenght and will probably be able to man handle him to like he did Cyril. But we will see, I think Tom have a better chance to sneak a sub in there too. But first he have to get past Volkov
This guy is so humble, likeable and most important, skilled fighter. No doubts, one of my fav fighters to see nowadays.
Surely becoming one of my favorites! Can't wait for Saturday 💪🏼
Chris Daukaus vs Tom aspinal is my dream match-up 🔥
Tom Aspinall is the man, his win against Volkov at UFC London was a masterclass, he's the next big UK UFC Superstar 👏👏👏
Hope he gets the W on Saturday
Easy guy to root for!!! Glad he’s living the dream👏👍✌️
Tom aspinall so down to earth, done atherton proud 💪🏻
What a guy ! Hope we see his name in the top 5. Make England proud dude!
This is by far his biggest test! If he gets through Volkov it’ll be a title shot eliminator next… ha’way lad! 🍻🏴
Slow down man ! There are many in front of him
@@mishkad1713 em not if he beats Volkov. Volkov is like 4th in the division
@@robbiejohnston3174 Nope. Volkov is no 7 ! Stipe,Gane, Lewis, Tuivasa are all ahead in the top 5. If he keeps doing well, he’ll be top 5 in a year but not yet contender
@@mishkad1713 a contender is just someone who is in the title picture, not necessarily fighting for the belt, I just had a look and Volkov is number 6. So that will put Tom within the top 5. One more fight after that and he’ll be ping for a title unless they really wanna push him which is also possible
@@robbiejohnston3174 doesn’t work like that, won’t happen, not after 5 fights in the ufc. Unless he completely smashes his next opponent after Volkov like Tuivasa or Derrick Lewis or even Gane. Time will tell
What a great role model Tom Aspinall Is. And he has what it takes to be champion. He’s got the right mind for it
You have a new fan from Los Angeles California !! What a story and what a fighter !
They’re pushing him hard. Dana must really believe in him. I know the U.K. does.
I like this kid! Gonna keep watching his fights.
Big fan from USA. This guys a legend in the making.
What a humble hard working guy 👍
I really like this guy. I wish him all the best in this upcoming fight.
Aspinall is one of the most naturally athletic heavyweights imo
Ever heard of Ciryl Gane ?
@@_kazer_ Yes. Gane is THE most athletic HW. I said ONE of the most athletic
@@GodsInUs my bad !
@@_kazer_ yeah, we know.
@@GodsInUs How do you figure Gane is more athletic? Because Tom would beat Ganes ass and i'd bet good money on it. Gane can't finish fights.
Now that's him out of the picture for a long time.
cant wait to see more Toms speed is ridiculous
UFC is getting to be more enjoyable day by day 👍💪
Tom is the sorta mate you needed at the disco when you were 17 😅. Humble beast.
Dudes a stud...gunna be Top 5 for a long while, he is💪🏼👊🏼☝🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Tom aspinall is the real deal. Very impressive hand speed explosiveness and move very well. That being said, I love that out of all people, a 42-43 year old Andrei Arlovski gave Tom his most competitive and longest bout in the UFC so far. Also a great submission by Tom in that fight. I love Arlovski and always seem to win win money whenever I bet on him, or Glover Teixeira.
Man’s a fucking machine but humble at the same time, what’s not to love about big Tom!
That gave me goosebumps. Can’t wait!
Descent guy this , lives just down the road from me . Hope he becomes UFC champ
Wow can't wait to see more. He tom should have the fame patty has, he deserves it all.
Dude is the most well rounded heavy weight on the roster today, plus great fight IQ, will be a champ soon and for a long time.
Tom is the absolute truth. I knew right then and there after his UFC debut that he'd be the champ one day. Haven't thought otherwise since.
He ain't beating gane
@@infamouz111 That will be one hell of a fight. I'm taking Tom because he can grapple and wrestle, which Gane famously got beaten by.
@@Theworkingtitle7 he got beaten because ngannou is so much more stronger than him and was able to manhandle him. Tom is a good fighter but he's a small heavyweight.
@@infamouz111 he got beaten because he can't grapple for shit. Aspinal would take him down and maul him worse than ngannou did
@@infamouz111 Tom is taller than Francis
Dangerous man 🤙🏽
Super stoked on this fight.
This guy has it all. He is a tidy boxer too.
Let’s go Tom 👊🏼
Came from the nosebleeds,and now an elite heavyweight contender.
Didn't know him, now I'm a fan. 💪
Fast becoming one of my favourite fighters
Really rooting for him, seems a top lad.
Just the best
Makes sense listening to that why he burst into tears when he won the fight bonus.
Tom is dope!👍🏾👍🏾🥋
Thank you
DA REAL DEAL 👊❤️
Goosebumps!!!!
I wish him all the best!
Come on Tom 🔥
Lovely kid that has the skill, desire, and wherewithal to go to the very top
Tom reminds me a little bit of Robert Whittaker,respectful and always fun to watch. Definitely a future title contender.
Very well rounded hw
Can't wait for saturday
SO EPIC
In 2012 I used to do Muay Thai at a club and Tom and his Dad would be waiting for us to finish to do their BJJ class in Golborne (Also the home of Davey Boy Smith the British Bulldog). I remember him from back then, blinked and now he's nearly the UFC champ.
Hard not to like guys like Tom, get that W young man!
Class act on and off good luck mate Saturday
He is a really dangerous HW. The speed is certainly noticeable
If he wins they gotta book aspinal vs gane. That would be fireworks
these 2 future ufc heavyweights, Gane and Aspinall..
Tom Aspinall is the real deal!!
Tom has a great father.
Would love to see him make it big, I think the question isn’t his next fight with Russian giant Gumby but the power punchers at the top
Tom VS Stipe would be a f*ckin unreal match up. After watching this and following his fights and what he brings into the fight. I think they would try to light eachother up
Great stuff.
Fast hands and hits hard. This guy will be the nest champ.
God I love his humbleness! The best attribute.
He’s got some very sharp striking
Damn this has me juiced.
I think he's gonna b world champ one day
He’s the real deal
Aspinall vs gane 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This man seriously reminds me of a young Frank Mir
Why cause he looks like him 😂 na joking
@@Ajayzmma no that has to be it bro frank Mir wasn't agile like him he was all jujitsu
Frank did not have the speed or hands this guy has. Not even close he will knock out Francis.
This guy looks really good.
Future Contender
Lmao he already is
*Tom Aspinall definitely has the best chance at winning the belt of all English fighters.* Till needs to stop training hard he keeps injuring himself. Stick to 70% and go for volume. Paddy needs to work on his stand up a lot. He should try to partner up with Izzy, Volkanovski, Hooker etc. They would be a good mesh and help each other bring out the best in their skills.
Would like to see him fight Tai Tuivasa or Derrick Lewis . Good to see another good hw coming up.
Hes going far
This dude gonna be champ years
Gane might have better head movement and slicker footwork but if you think Gane has better hands or is a more complete fighter your out your dam mind.
I agree. Aspinall is a life long fighter, Gane started combat sports at 24. The fact that he is as good as he is is already incredible in itself.
He'll be next heavyweight champ for sure!
🤘🏾🤘🏾💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 dude is good
Tom with the wwe punches when he gets ya hurt tryna get up
Totally sucks that Tom got injured last night.. hope that it doesn't take a long time to heal and get back in the ring..
Next champ 👊 greetings from 🇭🇷
I know it's a British card but I've never seen the UFC push/advertise so many fighter on a card before 🇬🇧
Champion of the world 🏴 🏆
Really want tom to win💯
TomVsGane will be insane
This guy is going to be champ someday
Everytime I see his last name I think of that mike tyson interview (Spinal)
This is who UFC will push next
Man what a story. I didn’t know he was trained so well for so long until now.