Tom Aspinall makes his UFC return this Saturday at UFC London opposite Marcin Tybura. The two heavyweights will face each other in the main event of UFC London live from the O2 Arena in London, UK. Aspinall is away from the octagon for a long time following a horrific knee surgery that sidelined him for a year. However, the 30-year-old is ready for a comeback and is more hungry than ever to dominate the heavyweight division. Recently, he gave an interview to the UFC ahead of his UFC return, revealing his next goals upon returning.
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Tom Aspinall makes a bold statement ahead of UFC Return
Tom Aspinall made his UFC debut in 2020 with an explosive start to his UFC career. With 5 consecutive wins, he made a dominant run in the UFC heavyweight division. Unfortunately, things took a turn when he suffered a knee injury during his bout with Curtis Blaydes. Recently, the UFC fighter made a bold statement ahead of his return fight with Marcin Tybura.
“(Tybura) got me at the worst time he could ever get me because I am unbelievably hungry right now,” Aspinall said. “I am ready to show everybody that I am just the next heavyweight champion, honestly. I’m ready to show everybody what I’m all about.”
Being away from the octagon hadn’t slowed down Aspinall. Instead, he made his recovery quickly in order to make his UFC return soon. While speaking with the UFC, his father and coach, Andy Aspinall, gave insights into his son’s recovery and how he recovered soon. He added, pushing Tom toward a positive path in order to bring him back on the mat.
Ahead of his UFC return, the 30-year-old told UFC about being determined and proving his worth in the heavyweight division. After several hardships, he is back in the octagon, and many fans will watch him compete in his home country.
Since his UFC debut, Tom Aspinall has been an impressive fighter in the heavyweight division, headlining one UFC Fight Night. His UFC record stands at 5-1 with 3 knockout and 2 submission finishes. With his next fight against Marcin Tybura, Aspinall is ready for a big comeback promising a big night in London this weekend.
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