Tom Aspinall faces Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321 held at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE, to defend his UFC Heavyweight Title. This fight is his return to the cage after more than a year of inactivity. His last fight was against Curtis Blaydes on UFC 304, which took place in July 2024.
Who is Tom Aspinall?
Tom Aspinall is a British mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. He was born in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, in 1993 and was introduced to martial arts by his father, Andy Aspinall, a jiu-jitsu instructor.
Tom started his martial arts career with catch wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, winning multiple British Open titles. He saw quick success in the MMA world, turning professional after nine amateur wins. He initially competed in regional UK MMA promotions such as BAMMA and Cage Warriors, before signing with UFC in 2020.
Tom Aspinall Age
Tom Aspinall was born on 11 April 1993, making him 32 years old in 2025. He signed with the UFC in 2020, at the age of 27. He won the interim UFC heavyweight title against Sergei Pavlovich in UFC 295 at the age of 30. He was promoted to champ status in 2025 at the age of 32 after Jon Jones’ retirement.
Tom Aspinall Wife
Tom Aspinall is married to Justyna Aspinall, a woman of Polish descent who has been with Tom way before he signed with the UFC in 2020. They have three children, 2 twin sons and a daughter.
Tom Aspinall Net Worth
According to reports, Tom Aspinall is worth an estimated $3 million USD. The main contributors to his wealth are his UFC fight purse, performance bonuses, and brand endorsement with brands like Champion, Beast Pharm, Aviator and more.
Tom Aspinall Height & Weight
Tom Aspinall stands at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) tall and weighs 115 kg (253.53 pounds). He competes in the heavyweight division and is the current champion of the division.
Tom Aspinall’s UFC record
Tom Aspinall has a UFC record of 8-1—8 wins, 1 loss. He has finished all his 8 fights in the first round and has the record for the shortest average fight time at 2:02. He also has the second-most knockdowns per 15 minutes at 4.09.
Tom Aspinall Stats
Tom has no shortage of numbers that will leave people’s eyes wide open. In his MMA career, the English fighter boasts a 100% rate of Takedown Accuracy and Defence. He has an average of 8.07 significant strikes landed per minute with 67% accuracy. Check his detailed stats in this table:
| Metric | Full Form | Value | Explanation |
| SLpM | Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 8.07 | Average number of significant strikes landed per minute of fight time |
| Str. Acc. | Significant Striking Accuracy | 67% | Percentage of significant strikes that successfully land on the opponent |
| SApM | Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 2.89 | Average number of significant strikes absorbed per minute |
| Str. Def. | Significant Strike Defense | 65% | Percentage of opponent strikes avoided or blocked |
| TD Avg. | Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 3.27 | Average number of takedowns landed every 15 minutes |
| TD Acc. | Takedown Accuracy | 100% | Percentage of takedown attempts successfully completed |
| TD Def. | Takedown Defense | 100% | Percentage of opponent takedown attempts successfully defended |
| Sub. Avg. | Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 1.6 | Average number of submission attempts made every 15 minutes |
Tom Aspinall vs Jon Jones
Tom Aspinall won the UFC interim heavyweight championship belt by defeating Sergei Pavlovich on Uthe FC 295 card. He was next in line to take on Jon Jones for a chance at becoming the UFC heavyweight champion. However, Jones didn’t accept the match. In the meantime, Aspinall defended his interim belt against Curtis Blaydes on UFC 304. Following that, he waited for Jon Jones to fight for the undisputed UFC gold; however, he was denied the opportunity for over a year. Until mid-2025, when Jones officially retired from the UFC without facing Aspinall, leading the Englishman’s promotion to champ status.
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