Who exactly is Tom Aspinall? Which division in the UFC does he fight out of? What are some of his notable fights? Why is Tom Aspinall a growing name in the UFC? If you are a UFC fanatic, chances are you already know the answers to all the questions above. However, if you are not up to speed, this should help. Tom Aspinall is a UFC heavyweight fighter who is currently ranked #4 in the division.
The tall and skilled martial artist has been gaining popularity really fast. He first came into the limelight when he put his name in the hat for a fight against Jon Jones after Jones was done fighting Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. However, owing to an injury that heavyweight champ Jon Jones suffered, it seems that the fight between Jones and Miocic might not happen. Instead, a fight card between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovic might be in the making to replace the highly anticipated heavyweight clash at UFC 295. Now seems like a good time as ever to know Aspinall better. How tall is he? What is his reach? And more.
How tall is Tom Aspinall?
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Tom Aspinall holds an impressive professional MMA record with 13 wins, 3 losses, and no draws. This is quite impressive considering the fact that the UFC heavyweight division is riddled with some of the best and most prominent fighters on the roster.
According to reports, Tom Aspinall stands at a towering height of 1.96 m, which roughly translates to 6’4. On the other hand, Jon Jones is 1.93 m, making Aspinall taller than Jones. This also means that Aspinall stands slightly taller than the average UFC heavyweight fighter.
To help understand better, the height of former UFC HW champ Francis Ngannou is also 1.93 m (the same as Jon Jones).
Aspinall is definitely one of the taller heavyweights in the division. However, there’s another fighter who is definitely taller than Aspinall. And it is none other than Alexander Volkov, who stands at 2.01 m, which roughly translates to nearly 6’6.
What is the reach of Tom Aspinall?
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When you’re in a game like the UFC, height and reach definitely play a huge role. In fact, that is one of the biggest advantages that fighters like Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall can take advantage of. In a division like the heavyweight division, having a longer reach than your opponent can be crucial to securing a victory. So what is Tom Aspinall’s reach?
Well, sources suggest that Aspinall boasts a 1,98 m reach, which is quite astounding. While most people would like to believe that a taller UFC fighter will have a larger reach, it seems that isn’t the case here. Aspinall might be taller than Jones, but Jones’ reach of 2.15 m beats that of Aspinall’s by a huge margin.
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While the #4 UFC heavyweight fighter does have all the makings of a great fighter (possibly the next champ), he also has a really amicable personality. Aspinall is known for being respectful towards his opponents, and that is what makes him so lovable to the fans. And he will be hoping to receive their support when he faces Pavlovich at UFC 295. Who do you think will win the bout? Let us know in the comments.
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