Tom Aspinall has captured the attention of the UFC heavyweight division with his remarkable performance. During his highly-anticipated octagon return at UFC 224, the Englishman faced Marcin Tybura, delivering a swift TKO victory within just a minute of the first round. Following his impressive win, Aspinall took center stage with an electrifying post-fight interview.
He laid out his ambitious campaign for a title shot, revealing his plan to be present at UFC on ESPN 53 in Paris. Aspinall aims to face the winner of the Ciryl Gane-Sergey Spivak bout and then set his sights on a challenge against Jon Jones, determined to secure the title.
Aspinall makes huge statement with impressive TKO win
During the UFC London event on Saturday, Tom Aspinall stole the spotlight with a remarkable performance that even caught the attention of heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The electrifying atmosphere at the O2 Arena witnessed Aspinall’s triumphant return after a year’s absence due to a knee injury suffered in a bout against Curtis Blaydes.
In a display of swift and dominant skills, Aspinall impressively finished Marcin Tybura in a mere 73 seconds, reminding everyone of his prowess in the competitive heavyweight division.
Aspinall’s triumph over Tybura elevated his UFC record to an impressive 6-1, with the sole loss attributed to an unfortunate knee injury. He has displayed his immense talent by defeating notable heavyweights, including Alexander Volkov and Sergei Spivac, finishing all his opponents inside the Octagon.
Aspinall’s dominant performances have earned him a prestigious fifth spot in the heavyweight rankings, positioning him on the cusp of a title shot. With one significant victory, he could solidify his path to challenge for the championship.
Tom Aspinall fires back at Jon Jones rant
Aspinall’s return has sparked immense interest among fans, who now yearn to witness him challenge Jon Jones for the UFC heavyweight title. While Jones initially responded playfully to the callout, he later went on a now-deleted Twitter tirade. In response, Tom Aspinall offered a succinct three-word reply.
Jon, chill out mate
— Tom Aspinall (@AspinallMMA) July 25, 2023
Notably, Sergei Pavlovich, riding a remarkable six-fight knockout win streak, had also expressed his desire to face the UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. However, Jones seems intent on defeating Stipe Miocic and retiring afterward.
The highly-anticipated matchup between Jones and Miocic is scheduled for UFC 295 on November 11 this year. However, some fans have expressed reservations due to concerns about Miocic’s age, prolonged inactivity of over two years, and his recent one-sided knockout loss to former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
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