Gymnast Nile Wilson Facing My Leg kicks! | Dead Leg Challenge | Tom Aspinall

[@lordhuggington9615]

Nile shows one of the main strengths of an elite athlete, often overlooked, which is high coachability.

[@TommyTipex]

100% agree, thought the same. He takes instruction very well, important quality.

[@shonunezekiel]

VERY good point!

[@gitsurfer27]

Yep, he's dialled in and absorbing everything, he'll remember it too.

[@mikemarino7806]

Magnus is a great student of things like this too. Love watching good, coachable athletes

[@antjmi]

In my opinion Tom is by far the best role model for the UFC and young guys watching, no ego, super chilled, the type of guy you would want your kids to be like. Long may his reign continue!

[@kermitthefragg]

Of course he has an ego... People think any amount of ego is a bad thing.

[@______7224]

​@@kermitthefragg he has virtually no ego compared to most fighters And yes, having an overly large ego is a bad thing in pretty much every aspect of life that isn't fighting, and even then it ruins people. Seen it time and time again

[@steppebro9275]

Except that one fingering line😂

[@michaelsimmons6138]

Agree with you

[@Gghh-8754]

He's in with the child groomers wouldn't dare watch pop eye 😂

[@dariusz.9119]

"Where should I look?" Is actually a great question

[@tomn1568]

Mike Tyson said the same thing as Tom, he looks at the chest too

[@mangoshake]

Gabriel Varga made a great video about this, mentioning the triangle of the torso. I recommend people who practice any martial art to watch it.

[@chrisparti]

and a great answer too, for exactly the reason Tom explained. I have always taught students to look in the chest area so that you can see the legs moving too.

[@LazyEyeRy]

It’s easier to dodge stuff when you see it with your peripherals from my experience. It’s almost like letting your eyes relax, it’s hard to put into words. You flinch less and don’t tense up.

[@ldog711]

I look at the pinky toe

[@JOG-ON-M8]

I've nothing but a massive respect for tom a national treasure he's gonna go far 👍😎🇬🇧

[@gelatinoid349]

Fantastic teacher as well.

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

has to be the most humble UFC fighter other than GSP thats how you take care of some1 sparring you for the first time in their life.

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

strickland doosh can learn a thing and be humble.

[@evanhoback9338]

If u beat blades the suga state commission will over turn your loss

[@frivolity4614]

You're wrong, he's an international* treasure. Love from Jordan.

[@OfficialBalazs]

Favourite UFC fighter

[@JOG-ON-M8]

Same here mate he's a beast but humble and laugh

[@XTSu-sl1bb]

I was just about to post the same. Amazing fighter and sound lad

[@BigGol]

Tied with volk both class acts

[@Ryan-ev9gd]

Same

[@bawseeeee602]

who asked fangirl

[@tomaspinallofficial]

Appreciate all the love and support 🤛 BIG news incoming don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so your first to hear about it 🤝

[@marksoutofzen]

Jon Jones has accepted a fight?

[@username-jw7kp]

I assume the Curtis Blaydes fight?

[@alaskatoburningmen4549]

@@username-jw7kp That's the fight i'd love to see.I actually think he's the only guy that presents a challenge to Tom.I mean, i still think Tom will win.

[@robertgrindley8234]

@@marksoutofzen lolno, he'd have to pass a drug test first.

[@JoshGraham-l4b]

Your a manc but we liverpool fans still like you 😂

[@ricardojornada]

This dude is such a treasure. No ego and quite funny.

[@neiladdison4457]

I'm guessing this means we'll soon be seeing Tom trying to stick a backflip😜... Looking forward to it already! Great video fellas 💪

[@raycosta9544]

I’ve seen so many fighters explain techniques badly, but Tom is a very easy person to understand when he explains things. I think he’ll be a very good coach in the future

[@karynefagg209]

Niles was taking this seriiously, listening to Tom, he respects all sports people and their skills, Great video Tom, I came across because of Niles, and I will subscribe. Thanks

[@shogunai]

Pride of the UK. Tom is such an inspirational guy... An absolute monster in the cage, but friendly, humble and chill with it. Total legend 💪

[@BGBodybilding]

Tom knows how to explain things, great vid!

[@Howsnoah5]

Tom Aspinall is the man. He represents us so well 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MirAli1]

Tom has such great personality. Engaging, humble and zero cringe. We're lucky to have him in the UFC

[@8revilo89]

To a beginner a question like " where do i look" can seem a bit stupid, but it's a pretty solid question. I'm 190cm so most of the times I can look at the hips and still see everything.

[@barakomamba]

I always look at the centre of their chest, especially if I'm sparring a girl😉

[@GonnaGetYouBoi]

i hear boxers watch the shoulders. because thats where the initial movement from a punch will start. as soon as the shoulder starts to move, thats your queue a punch is on the way.

[@8revilo89]

@@GonnaGetYouBoi I've done muay thai for 5 years now so I don't and sort of can't focus just on the shoulders.

[@LordSwagtron]

@@GonnaGetYouBoiperhaps “watching” isn’t quite the right word for it, but yeah, for boxing (or any combat sports, really) the trick is to keep those large joint movements in your peripheral vision, because it’s better at picking up motions. this is why you’d typically stare without blinking at the upper chest area on your opponent, it enables you to make your focus vision take up less of your attention

[@s66s46]

You just wanted to flex your height be honest

[@jonjon7311]

How can you not like Tom… great guy and a beast of a fighter … big fan 👏👏👏

[@Dandylocks]

The light sparing was really fun to watch, all smiles and giggles :D It was like a game of tag

[@Nemesis_SN]

Tom is the gentlest giant you can train with, the man doesn't forget his size and strength and explains things clearly while encouraging you, man it must be a pleasure having the opportunity to be coached, even for a little bit, by him. Keep up the good job Tom and hope you get that title shot ASAP, we're here to support and cheer you on!

[@CavemanNinja100]

Niles a good sport. Great video.

[@jordonsmith1371]

Love this...nail is a top lad in every video I've seen him and toms a gentleman always...more of this stuff

[@shaunmorritt-cc4mw]

Great teacher! Tom is so relatable! I grow to like him more and more.. What an exemplary role model.

[@richmac1874]

toms so northern i can’t help but smile when he talks. such a sound bloke

[@thorvaldcoutts8129]

If you're looking for a role model, look no further- showing how humble, hard work can bring huge success (and make you the hardest man on the planet!). Fair play to Nile for taking those leg kicks too...

[@leastselfawarepotassium]

I don’t think I’ve seen Nile so nervous. And he’s done some crazy stuff on his channel.

[@zee57282]

Loving the uk collabs 👍🏽👍🏽

[@susannehasch4642]

What a nice human been and athlete. You got a new Fan here!

[@willharper3364]

Tom, no need for the music in the background mate, dialogue is fine on its own 👍

[@ticker2687]

Might be because there’s music on in the gym, covering it up for copyrights sake

[@midnightrider287]

Really enjoyed this. Well done Nile for not flinching and being a good sport. Great stuff.

[@krischens2433]

From the videos with Eddy and here, Tom seems to be extremely good at teaching and explaining things nice and simple.

[@solome6478]

Tom is such a great teacher. Very patient and slowly builds the basics first even if technique isn't taught here. Just feeling like you can move is a good start.

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

Tom seems so easy to be around and talk to

[@chrisholland2016]

@@vercingetorixavernian8978 hell yeah he's seems like a good guy to train with too. Built like a war horse but has a good personality.

[@rjbfreelander2]

One thing I have noticed about Tom is he can learn what level the person is at and adapt his teaching style/method. I use to do this when teaching TKD hence why I recognised it., not the same level or world of course but great to see. He will make a great teacher if he decides to go that path after competing.

[@Dandylocks]

Y'all had good vibes! you should do gymnastics with him

[@charlesstoll1587]

Great basic drills for beginners. Tom, you’re a good teacher

[@gabe-angel]

Respect tom . fron a fellow Marshall artist that was fantastic . you truly a great ufc champion to see the teacher in you and knowing what youre capable of with a guy youre size never mind a guy half you're weight i just felt like saying you're an inspiration to anyone wanting to learn not only how to fight but to be a gentleman have a great day tom hopefully get to watch you smash jones if he stops ducking. . all the best champ .

[@jamiebaker2732]

Best role model in the ufc! Compassion not wanting to hurt him and asking if he’s okay!! Keep it up Tom

[@aesh78]

What an absolute hulk with such kindness in him.

[@chrisbrooker3549]

Tom just seems like such a nice caring bloke

[@sonicbooommm]

Absoloute pure class act! Also takes a lot of courage to even step in there. Well done both

[@mileswalton5333]

Great video, top man Tom Aspinall 👊👊😎

[@richardalexander1036]

@tom I love the way you coach brother. It makes things relaxed but still proper technique. Thanks!!

[@jasonvoorhees5518]

Thanks for the big subtitles I am partially deaf I can only hear 5% so being able to see what they say is amazing.

[@nickmills8476]

I’m always impressed by how good top level guys are at coaching.

[@ryancormack6117]

I'm really impressed with this guys ability to pick this up so quickly, his technique really isn't bad for someone who has never done mma before. Props mate

[@Figgy636]

Those tips for staying relaxed are game changing

[@alanpower8234]

Imagine having Tom as your fight coach. He seems to be as great a coach as he is fighter. Also a highly likeable funny guy.

[@l4mb01]

Massive respect to Nile!

[@TRE.MMA420]

Tom you are the man! And nile is a great listener/learner

[@jbock2753]

Great video big Tom. Love these sort of clips, just proper normal behaviour.

[@zzz_ttt_0091]

Tom is one in a million in friendliness too

[@pawel3938]

Wee Tommy Aspinall 😜... that was a fun video, keep it up and we will see your subs at 1 million Shortly! Proper wee dancing class

[@angomamit793]

Tom's only one hand with that glove is bigger than this man...wow what an incredible ufc heavy weight champion, i love this guy

[@kevg9794]

can see tom being an amazing coach once he retires

[@mikeram5308]

Dude took it one like is a Good Student of the Sport!! Love the Knowledge and Sparring Guidelines Aspinal is Teaching 👏💯

[@TheSilent333]

We need more fighters like Tom. Great video!

[@indigochild2.098]

yano what this video was so much fun ahah and nile was quite good for a beginner, its rare a beginner doesnt look silly at times, but he showed he can listen and execute, thats all you want from a beginner! ps Tom Aspinall is the best so proud, were going to have a champ from north west UK!!! lets gooooooooooo!!! im from Bolton

[@soulessshadow5356]

Honestly the way Tom breaks stuff down makes it easy even for a rookie like me looking to learn.

[@rohitkinger4671]

I have so much respect for these humble UFC fighters like Tom , Volk.

[@raymond5152]

Tom is a role model. What a fantastic guy! even with this sparring session he is constantly checking with Nile. Tom knows what he is capable of. It is bad that Stipe or Jon wont take the fight.

[@Rs500ybd]

Seems a very humble chap great for the sport. Legend in the making.

[@jonathanarcher5356]

That flinch check, i would shit myself. This gentle speaking giant flashed a tiny bit of his speed and power for a split second. What a beast.

[@norvalcarnevale3534]

What a good teacher tom is....legend of the sport...👌

[@relevantbrother8964]

Tom's so encouraging and accommodating..

[@TheAnonymousFTW]

This is really great stuff, Tom!

[@michaelsimmons6138]

Nile what were you thinking 😂😂😂😂

[@gbarhip]

Tom is a real gent, what an experience it must be to "spar" with such a champ, his dad must be so proud

[@jeremybourne7721]

One of the most all rounded great guys to have ever been apart of UFC.

[@munchingtiger4330]

great stuff, quick tip when shooting pad work use the muffy mic on top of the camera, that with subtitles works great. Love

[@amenra7613]

80% power and Tom's facial expression doesn't change and says "not bad" 😂 imagine if someone done that in a fight against you.

[@faithfultrader6340]

I love it when champs have such class

[@obscurelines]

Great crossover. The musketeers are 3 great KZbinrs and always worth checking out.

[@afterisforever]

Not really a huge fan of yours in all honesty but you come across really well and I quite enjoyed this content - thank you Sir.

[@guimotron]

And that's how, from that day on, Tom got a "good morning" message from Nile every day

[@Itslikethat-ss7ku]

Absolutely fantastic!! Tom you are a real gentleman great to watch I reckon your gonna take that belt of Jon jones🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@tonyaziz8820]

He deserves all the success in the world how down to earth Good luck

[@jamestaylor7238]

Nile did you not watch that 9 year old hurt Eddie with the leg kick 😂 love the content Tom keep up the good work!!

[@neilgregory3506]

Tom is looking in fighting shape 🙏manchester in summer turns out 👊👊

[@nikoszannikos6114]

Tom is a great person first and of course an awesome fighter

[@sigitasjonyka2959]

Tom is role model,very good man and best UFC fighter

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Great lesson and the student asked some good questions.

[@davidwhittington9498]

Respect mate still can't get how quick you are my man . Gent outside ring Animal on fight time

[@HotdogSosage]

What a charmer - he's such a good rep for the sport

[@MichaelNeiland]

Loads of respect keep up the good work

[@sgt_teacup]

He says 30% but he is just being humble, this was maybe 5%.😂

[@benjackson7586]

Another great watch 💪💪

[@WolverineXXXX]

Tom makes a great teacher of the art

[@toe2toe138]

Fascinating video. Thank you.

[@chrisholland2016]

Jeez Tom looks like a guard horse next to that dude it's crazy except he's got some thoroughbred in him for the endurance. Tom's something else mate.

[@antimateria-6354]

That guy is chill and a fucking tank

[@peasantsrevolt4780]

Tom is an absolute class act. Best role model in sports not just MMA.

[@MrToadGaming]

15:21 that must’ve been the most demoralizing “Ay that’s not bad” of all time

[@Frankenstein0777]

Heavy weights leg kicks are just different. This little dude taking those from Aspinal is just astonishing.

[@mistrants2745]

Some respect to the little dude: olympic medal winning gymnist. He is small, but he is an elite athlete himself and probably has stronger muscles and bones than most untrained people despite his size :P

[@TheRealParanaue]

From Gymnastics to Wheelchair Racing in 17 minutes.

[@michaeldavies5889]

Been away working in a lorry all week and I hate it, but this just made me die I can't stop laughing...😂 brilliant!!! Tom Apspinal, what a gentleman and great roll model u are. Cant wait for u to be champion of the world u deserve it pall!!

[@tahahassan3738]

What a great person Tom is.

[@NexusGrymm]

It's only when you see other athletes doing this kind of thing vs a fully trained and seasoned MMA fighter that you realise how tough, hard and dangerous these MMA fighters can be, and making this look so easy - hence stupid KZbinr 'content' makers throwing down ridiculous challenges to MMA fighters. Since watching Tom Aspinall's videos I've developed a great respect for the man, seemingly reflected by a large number of the MMA community. I think it's great that Britain has a quality calibre fighter like Tom within the MMA sphere. Good luck and great success to him, all the best from South Wales.

[@hankheffman3755]

wheres the gymnastics tom? was looking forward to seeing you do a back flip. hahaha.

[@morganweller1491]

Starting to like Aspinall dude down to earth great attitude

[@bassaddikt89]

Tom is an absolute gentleman! Imagine a version of this video except with Sean Strickland... 😅

[@GavinHitchens]

So much fun, what a gentle giant teacher