UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall is taking inspiration from a former superstar in another major sport as he works his way back to the Octagon. Aspinall suffered a devastating leg injury that ended his fight against Curtis Blaydes abruptly at UFC …
UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall is taking inspiration from a former superstar in another major sport as he works his way back to the Octagon. Aspinall suffered a devastating leg injury that ended his fight against Curtis Blaydes abruptly at UFC London just weeks ago. He recently went under the knife and is expected to…
UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes is confident that he would have succeeded against Tom Aspinall on the feet at UFC London. For the second time in 2022, Manchester’s Aspinall made the walk inside The O2 for a UK UFC headliner. But while th…
UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes is confident that he would have succeeded against Tom Aspinall on the feet at UFC London. For the second time in 2022, Manchester’s Aspinall made the walk inside The O2 for a UK UFC headliner. But while the first ended in the opening round with his hand raised following a…
UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall sounds optimistic about his immediate future following a nasty leg injury at UFC London. Just 15 seconds into his fight against Curtis Blaydes, Aspinall hurt his knee off of a kick, and the fight was immediately s…
UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall sounds optimistic about his immediate future following a nasty leg injury at UFC London. Just 15 seconds into his fight against Curtis Blaydes, Aspinall hurt his knee off of a kick, and the fight was immediately stopped. Blaydes was ruled the TKO victor despite the fight barely getting started. Blaydes…
UFC heavyweight contender, Tom Aspinall has released a lengthy statement in the aftermath of his UFC London headlining loss to Curtis Blaydes last night – after the Atherton native suffered a knee injury just 15 seconds into the first round of their main event showdown. Tom Aspinall, who headlined UFC London back in March, managed […]
Tom Aspinall, who headlined UFC London back in March, managed to continue his 100 per cent run in the organization with a one-sided straight armbar win against Alexander Volkov.
Returning last night for the first time since his capital win over Volkov, Aspinall suffered his first promotional loss, appearing to suffer a catastrophic knee injury just 15 seconds into the first round of his matchup with perennial contender, Blaydes.
Starting aggressively, Aspinall thundered home a massive right leg kick, however, when stepping back to his stance, the Team Kaobon staple immediately grimaced and clutched his right knee, falling to the canvas as referee, Herb Dean stopped the bout.
Requiring treatment in the Octagon, Aspinall’s leg was mobilized in a leg brace before he was escorted from the arena.
Tom Aspinall promises to “rebuild” and “come back stronger” from his knee injury
Releasing a statement following his knee injury setback, Aspinall maintained that he would “come back stronger” and “rebuild”.
“Last night wasn’t my night, my training camp in the build up to the fight has been brilliant,” Tom Aspinall wrote in a statement. “Sometimes these things happen, now is the time to recover, rebuild and come back stronger!”
“Wanted to say a huge thank you to the UFC, the doctors and paramedics that looked after me. But, also to the fans! For all the messages you’ve sent and support you’ve given me, in the build up to the fight and after the freak injury. You’re all amazing.”
“Want to thank Curtis (Blaydes) for being a true gentleman, it didn’t work out how we both wanted, but to come and see me after for a beer makes you a legend in my eyes. Finally, my team and my family. We all know this is elite sport, we live to fight another day! Big love, Tom.” (H/T Chisanga Malata)
Following his release from hospital, Aspinall also shared a picture on his social media alongside the aforenoted, Blaydes – with the two sharing beers in his hotel room.
Curtis Blaydes feels for Tom Aspinall and fans worldwide for the way UFC London ended but not bad enough to grant Aspinall an immediate rematch. At UFC London, one of the best heavyweight fights that could be booked in all of MMA was made when top-10 U…
Curtis Blaydes feels for Tom Aspinall and fans worldwide for the way UFC London ended but not bad enough to grant Aspinall an immediate rematch. At UFC London, one of the best heavyweight fights that could be booked in all of MMA was made when top-10 UFC heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall locked horns…
Curtis Blaydes secured a reluctant injury stoppage TKO win over Tom Aspinall in the main event of UFC London today. It was the second such anti-climactic end to a UFC main event in the last fortnight, with fans in the O2 Arena left wanting for what pro…
Curtis Blaydes secured a reluctant injury stoppage TKO win over Tom Aspinall in the main event of UFC London today. It was the second such anti-climactic end to a UFC main event in the last fortnight, with fans in the O2 Arena left wanting for what promised to be one of the most exciting heavyweight…