Tom Aspinall
Heavyweight · United Kingdom · UFC
Explosive, fast-handed striker with elite first-round finishing
Blinding hand speed for a heavyweight
Record & stats
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Born | Salford, England |
| Team | Team Kaobon |
| Pro debut | 2014 |
| Height | 196cm |
| Reach | 198cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 33 |
| KO rate | 100% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
100% Finish rate- 12 KO/TKO · 80%
- 3 Submission · 20%
Titles & honors
- UFC Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Biography
Tom Aspinall is the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion and, for a big man, an unusually fast and technical finisher. A pro since 2014 out of Team Kaobon in Manchester, he combines rare hand speed and footwork with a strong submission game.
He won the interim heavyweight title in 2023 by stopping Sergei Pavlovich in the first round, then defended it with a first-round TKO of Curtis Blaydes in 2024. He was elevated to undisputed champion in June 2025 when Jon Jones retired and vacated the title.
Nearly all of Aspinall's wins come inside the first round, a testament to his explosive starts. His first scheduled defense, against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 (October 2025), ended in a no contest after an accidental eye poke.
As of June 2026 he is 15-3 (1 NC) and the reigning undisputed heavyweight champion.
Fight history
- —Ciryl GaneNC R1
- WCurtis BlaydesW TKO R1
FAQ
- Is Tom Aspinall the UFC heavyweight champion?
- Yes. He became undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion in June 2025 after Jon Jones retired and vacated the title.
- What is Tom Aspinall's record?
- He is 15-3 with one no contest as of June 2026.
- Why is Aspinall known for first-round finishes?
- Most of his wins come inside the opening round thanks to his rare hand speed and explosive starts for a heavyweight.
- What happened in Aspinall's fight with Ciryl Gane?
- Their UFC 321 bout (October 2025) was ruled a no contest after an accidental eye poke.