Tom Aspinall on Making UFC Comeback after Horrific Knee Injury | Chattin Pony w/ Paddy Pimblett

On this Episode of Chattin Pony, Paddy invites UFC fighter, Tom Aspinall to talk about his fighting career!
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Chapters
00:00:00 - 00:00:11 Promo
00:00:11 - 00:01:23 Intro
00:01:23 - 00:05:18 How Tom got into MMA
00:05:18 - 00:08:05 Tom's Amateur career
00:08:05 - 00:08:42 Flaws with boxing match making
00:08:42 - 00:12:42 Tom's dabble in pro boxing
00:12:42 - 00:13:51 Sparring with the Fury family
00:13:51 - 00:16:14 Tom's early pro MMA record
00:16:14 - 00:17:56 Tom returning to MMA
00:17:56 - 00:19:32 Drug use in MMA
00:19:32 - 00:20:43 Injuries in MMA
00:20:43 - 00:22:28 Age in MMA
00:22:28 - 00:23:45 Importance of lifting even while out of camp
00:23:45 - 00:24:35 Paddy vs Leavitt
00:24:35 - 00:25:54 Paul Webb
00:25:54 - 00:29:57 Tom's first fight back opponent broke leg
00:29:57 - 00:32:55 Story of how Tom joined the UFC
00:32:55 - 00:35:43 American Football
00:35:43 - 00:36:29 English vs American culture on combat sports
00:36:29 - 00:37:44 The small town Tom is from
00:37:44 - 00:41:35 Fights during covid
00:41:35 - 00:44:41 Tom's achievements in MMA
00:44:41 - 00:45:23 The pressure of fighting in the UFC
00:45:23 - 00:47:44 Tom Aspinall vs Alexander Volkov
00:47:44 - 00:49:39 Half guard vs full guard
00:49:39 - 00:50:08 Any body type can work in MMA
00:50:08 - 00:55:23 Tom's Knee issues
00:55:23 - 00:58:59 Tom's reflection while being off from competing
00:58:59 - 01:08:59 Ask Paddy
01:08:59 - 01:10:20 Outro
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[@aldcliff9882]

Did Tom Aspinall get paid to do this interview?

[@qjames0077]

This comment needs to be pinned

[@jerryesque3747]

Paddy ain't a journalist/youtuber though

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

I mean no wonder paddy was desperate for the bonus, Tommy's hourly rate for interviews and podcasts ain't cheap

[@youtubedude3422]

Got'em

[@lukemurray4950]

🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelsmyth5877]

Hope you are a man of your principles and paid big Tom for his time.

[@Jam_Bon]

I'm SO sure he did 😆

[@SteveAustin-mo2ve]

Lol. Paddy is the biggest rat ever

[@michaelsmyth5877]

@@Jdjsshsj Paddy fights on Tom's undercards...

[@davidwilkinson2038]

Wow, you dorks love to attack, famous people

[@michaelsmyth5877]

@@davidwilkinson2038 is that not exactly what Paddy done also?

[@lukemurray4950]

Feel bad for Tom, the comment section is just roasting Padding Pimblett 🤣

[@RK-rf8rc]

Tom seems like a humble guy. Paddy can learn a lot from him

[@scottylp]

Paddy is a scouser tho, it’s not in there nature

[@michalviktorin6758]

You do not have to agree with anyone completely nor understand them completely, yet you can learn from them or get entertain by them or respect them, that is the deal. It does not matter if you think other guy should be more that or that, they are not perfect, nor are you.

[@Steven-eg8be]

He’s far from humble. He’s an arrogant prick.

[@qjames0077]

Paddy's reputation has gone down harder than he did on Daddy Dana

[@lewisjaygomes1617]

Why is there always people like u tearing ppl down? Shut up man lol move on

[@adamdring4555]

Why you watching them you muppet

[@drumnbassdan]

What you talking rubbish for? haha you sausage!

[@qjames0077]

@@lewisjaygomes1617 because it's fun. Well, only fun when the guy is a clown like Paddy. I wouldn't tear Aspinal down, his ACL did that for him

[@qjames0077]

In all seriousness, I wish Tom a good recovery. He's a great fighter and interesting guy. Paddy should stick to podcasting, but only if he pays his guests

[@thekingofkanto2781]

Great to see Aspinall getting good money outside the octagon now, shout out to Paddy for paying him and the rest of his guests he has had on!

[@mikegillivee3623]

😂 Love it

[@willywonky7544]

Paddy’s stock was already up. Of course you’re going to ask for paid interviews when you’re in demand. All popular fighter do it, and I mean ALL .. so why the hate on paddy?

[@derlycalza5949]

@@willywonky7544 your making it seem like he's interviewing with nobody's, then he definitely should get paid! Mma show: joe rogan? Bc sport? Ariel helwani? They shouldn't pay when there more important to the mma community than paddy will ever be , Demetrius said it best it's a relationship its a win both ways

[@mikegillivee3623]

@@willywonky7544 😂

[@willywonky7544]

@@derlycalza5949 ahhh but you see. Here is the kicker. Paddy actually didn’t ask to be paid by hewaini. He said he already had a bunch of interviews that day that where paid so he couldn’t do it. If you’re a poor lad that’s new to the game with hype and already on the up you’re going to pick the paid interviews over the none paid interviews are you not? Think about it! It’s your life and your money and time, you do as you please and make your choices accordingly. Ariel has obviously spat his dummy out after hearing about this. Don’t forget arial is a lot more intelligent and has been in the game a lot longer than paddy, he knows how to spin things. There’s something not right here and I’m telling you. A lot of people have said how much arial is a snake behind the scenes. They can’t all be lying can they?

[@caryjane9786]

Question: Did you pay Tom Aspinall to be on your podcast?? Hope so

[@masteryoda5705]

Tom actually Turned down a paid interview to be here with Paddy and when he arrived at the studio Paddy Agreed to pay 4 figures an hour and as you know Paddy failed to secure the 50k Fight of the night bonus so could only afford an hour

[@XExtremeProX]

I'm from Liverpool and yes they fucking do.

[@TSpencerT008]

@@XExtremeProX hates a strong word like (sincerely, Teesside)

[@UNITDW]

​@@XExtremeProX Liverpudlians would like to believe that the rest of the UK hate them, and because of it they're very antagonistic with the rest of the UK, and that causes the odd person to chat shit about scouse people when Liverpool lose or when a scouser is being a dick, but honestly no one cares outside that

[@Leedzboyz]

@@XExtremeProX yeah we hate you.... 😂

[@MMA_AusPicks]

He got the bonus so jokes on u pal 😂I’m sure paddy has more wealth then you’ll ever have think about that u really think he cares about your ass hole (opinion)😂

[@johno30197]

Obviously this was done before the worst week of paddy's life .

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Facts thought the same thing. If not no wonder paddy was desperate for the fotn bonus to pay Tommy for this podcast

[@ShallowDepression]

Thought he won & a bonus. He's had a better week than I've had.

[@lobal2]

If winning a fight by debatable decision, hurting an ankle, and pissing off the internet while pocketing over 100k is the worst week in his life. I will take that every week till I die. Seriously, it could be much worse.

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

lol u wish... u clowns are gonna blow him up even more then get even more mad...

[@GlasgowCelticFootballClub]

@@lobal2 what a strange way to look at things.

[@jaydee6361]

How much did this interview cost you, Paddy? Just curious since he's injured and could probably use the money

[@GP-fx2ib]

🔥👌

[@darthbrexit]

They're friends, why would he charge a friend, you charge a Gimp that makes money off your content.

[@redted0345]

NPC

[@Arwel22597]

@@redted0345 legit you're replying to anyone with the same point (however valid/invalid) by calling them an NPC. You're literally acting like a bot, the fucking irony XD

[@uhhcoolstory5627]

@@redted0345 sez u

[@ardiles1209]

10-7 Ariel 10-7 Topuria 10-7 Gordon

[@MIKE-TYTHON]

Big up Tom Aspinall one of the best UFC fighters about, can’t wait to see him back in the cage and I’m glad he’s healing up well. 🙏

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Tommy for sure got compensated for this interview 🤣

[@Johnw112]

He’s a special talent for sure mate. As long as he can stay fit and healthy, he will be champion one day.

[@phillylarkin.s1930]

tom sounds like a character from phoenix nights haha

[@GodofMMA23]

I'm surprised Tom went on paddy's podcast, considering how close Tom is friends with Muhammed mokaev and the stuff paddy has said about him..

[@Johnw112]

@Zen let’s see how this ages lol

[@MRB-kr1yl]

Tom did Paddy pay you to be in this podcast? 🤣😂

[@redted0345]

NPC

[@markroyds23]

​@@redted0345 bet you feel well cool calling people an NPC don't you. Honestly you people are just sheep all copying what each other says 🤣

[@uhhcoolstory5627]

@@redted0345 sez u

[@TheFooourth]

@@redted0345 kinda ironic.

[@redted0345]

@@markroyds23 bahahahaha, little sheep 🐑, how many jabs u had 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alexandertaylor7169]

Could learn a lesson in humility from Tom, Paddy!

[@bishyeahbish3758]

👏🏼Well said mate

[@aizen8470]

I REALLY HOPE PADDY PAID TOM !!!

[@damodongo]

Paddy knows how much you can make on KZbin , that’s why he’s paid Tom well for this interview

[@redted0345]

NPC

[@eddie4249]

@@redted0345 NPC calling someone NPC

[@redted0345]

@@eddie4249 I’m human unlike you lot, just a question, how many vaccines have u had????

[@AquinasBased]

@@eddie4249 NPC calling someone NPC calling someone NPC

[@theblues8840]

Love that story of Tom visiting his opponent in hospital, what a genuine humble man you can tell he feels a bit awkward talking good about himself

[@sylanxolox4194]

Pree sure he posted a video having a beer with curtis after the injury

[@AlexPoata]

Paddy the robbery 😂😂

[@lukemurray4950]

Paddy talking about people padding their record getting to 20+ and still fighting nobodies 🤣😂🤣☠️

[@lukemurray4950]

@@emjay3066 he is 20-3 and been doing this 11 years. He turned down two UFC contracts to pad his record more. He is not a new guy 🤣

[@sparkybojangles]

He could be the best fighter in the world. Still doesn't change the fact that he's a dick.

[@abbieuitwest5761]

@@lukemurray4950 New in the ufc

[@lukemurray4950]

@@abbieuitwest5761 because... He turned down two UFC contracts to pad his record 🤦🤣 he is padding inside and outside the UFC. All he has done is pad his record.

[@Nontoxicz]

Here for the comments

[@okayguitarplayer]

Real men know when to take ownership on their actions and admit when they've made a mistake.

[@Noahcantgame]

Would love some transparency in how much you paid Tom for his time/interview

[@ryan99uk]

How can you not like Tom Aspinall! What an inspiration he is not only to Fighters but to everyone. Such a genuine humble human being even with all the success he has achieved he still so down to earth. Guy deserves everything he has achieved and more. Can't wait to watch his journey not only in the UFC But outside too. ❤️

[@kylebrown2665]

Who else is just here for the comments?!😂🎉

[@andrewcano5111]

Just hope Tom was paid well for his time 🙏

[@redted0345]

NPC

[@andrewcano5111]

@@redted0345 PED

[@redted0345]

@@andrewcano5111 how many vaccines have u had 🤣🤣

[@andrewcano5111]

@@redted0345 as many as your MUM!!!

[@andrewcano5111]

@@redted0345 actually none though not a little snowflake like you 😭

[@masteryoda5705]

Now you know why Paddy needed the fight of the night bonus, Tom Aspinall is not cheap and as we all know he also charges for interviews

[@nagchumpalot]

Actually very Good interview.. Worth whatever Paddy payed.

[@manx1569]

How much did Tom get paid for this?

[@tylerbolis5137]

Big win for Jared

[@ThermaL666]

Hope toms getting paid for this

[@eheeb79]

Tom is the real deal. Shame paddy acted like a nob all fight week

[@redted0345]

Acting like a nob, he’s just himself, ur just following everyone else cuz u can’t have an opinion for urself, little rat 😂

[@eheeb79]

@@redted0345 lying rat paddy

[@redted0345]

@@eheeb79 how many vaccines have u had 🤣🤣🤣

[@eheeb79]

@@redted0345 none what about you?

[@truthhasnofeelings5245]

@@redted0345 I’m on my 5th why? Vaccines save life’s, I’m a covid soldier.

[@statcmf4199]

Eyyy Appreciate the opportunity to get a question in to Tommy boy. Exactly what I wanted to find out

[@ants80]

Can’t wait to see Toms comeback, surprised this has taken so long to come out, you can tell Tom and Paddy gel well

[@jf1274]

Apologize to Ariel. Be a man.

[@Joe-uv9jo]

Ariel meat rider

[@zachary6848]

Hope you paid Aspinall for the interview

[@kylebrown2665]

Congrats to Paddy on finding his ceiling ❤❤❤

[@markdavis8430]

Tom is coming back A man on a mission! Never doubt this man

[@sktv111]

Respect 🙏

[@vviv7230]

Paddy is promoting UFC better than the fighters. A bright intelligent guy, asking important questions and informative. Giving Tom exposure is a grand thing to do. The chemistry between both of you is kindredness. Well done guys, the world can see you guys are not bone heads, but have common sense.

[@ryancarailott8465]

Great interview! What a great guy! Great content! Keep them coming! 🎉

[@osagiestuart8552]

Hope you paid Tom to come on your podcast!

[@truthhasnofeelings5245]

Paddy got to big for his boots to fast and it’s backfired very badly, he lost that last fight end of.

[@SalfordUnCensored]

Belting interview,Toms humbleness and honesty as a person has transferred to MMA,,a true martial artist attitude , to learn from the best available to perfect the techniques which will work in a fight. I believe he is the most rounded and talented Heavyweight I have seen and was gutted when he had his injury... Mow he has got to the bottom of his prior injury problem it will only bring him back stronger .... Tom and Paddy 2 amazing talents from the Northwest ...

[@jdoveyk9422]

Great interview. Looking forward to Tom getting back in the octagon soon. 🎉

[@modetraining2961]

Love Aspinall. Humble, gracious in victory & defeat, doesn’t seem arrogant or delusional. Everything you want from a fighter!

[@RJ-xi3du]

Unlike someone else

[@Steven-eg8be]

How blind you are @Mode Training

[@JuniorD1975]

I have loved following Tom’s journey. Gutted when the Blaydes fight ended how it did. He’s a bloke who you just wish the best for. Very talented and there is no heavyweight like him. It’s an amazing time for British MMA.

[@pinkelton2676]

Dana Dana fight of the night?😅

[@Naksu..]

Topuria beats Paddy. Easy fight 💪 the hype is over Paddy 😭

[@hyperlitestud]

Did you ask Tom to pay you to be on your podcast? Lol

[@sparkins6727]

Love this, shout-out for the time stamps, makes the content so stimulating

[@What-jj9ow]

Great interview! 💪

[@jeremybonilla1368]

Came back to this. Tom is now the Heavyweight Interim Champion 👊🏼🏆🔥

[@duskplains1235]

So glad Toms recovering well from the injury. Looking forward to what he brings to 2023 if he returns.

[@aaro9n236]

Better have paid him for his time lad.

[@CapnFishSticks.]

Another good one, appreciate these shows.

[@raymondGian125]

Always come across as a quality bloke can’t wait to see him back

[@devadasn]

Paddy should really stop getting fat and work on his striking defense as well as wrestling. I’m not a fickle fan that all of a sudden hate Paddy. I really want him to do well but he needs to take a serious good look at his actions

[@lincelynx1869]

touch grass mate

[@slendy1641]

@@lincelynx1869 so original

[@devadasn]

@@lincelynx1869 great argument. You should be a professional debater

[@slendy1641]

@@devadasn fr😂 they should

[@dtreezy]

@@lincelynx1869 ironic that people who say that are usually massive losers lmfaoo

[@mikegillivee3623]

How much did you pay tom for the interview?

[@jerryesque3747]

Paddy doesn't support fighter pay like ariel though.

[@SaltStorm007]

Hope that Paddy, his family and everyone else watching...ALL have a WONDERFUL week/Holiday Season💯🙏

[@LosHitman]

😭

[@LosHitman]

This was the worst week of his life 💀

[@ShallowDepression]

@@LosHitman And you're adding to it.

[@charliekelly892]

@@LosHitman worst week of his life is winning a fight haha couldn't imagine his best week😂

[@lobal2]

@@charliekelly892 I mean Paddy did hurt his ankle but also made over 100k. So yeah, not really that bad in the grand scheme.

[@johnbishop991]

Should do a show on how the judges favoured you in the last fight when you lost

[@Pedro-666]

Brilliant show, both great guys, Tom is a genuinely nice guy! Absolute top quality; started to introduce these shoes to my lads

[@ronniepickering7746]

Tom Aspinal = future champion. (depending on how his recovery goes) Paddy = Will never be champion but will put on good shows and make a load of money.

[@Dpw20001]

Fancy a bare knuckle on the grass ronnie?

[@ronniepickering7746]

@@Dpw20001 next to the bins round the back of Tesco.

[@damianmckenna9899]

Very good to see a chat with one UFC fighter on their way to the top and one on way down

[@leemufc2274]

Can't wait to see you back tom gunna smash it bro

[@jaymac7203]

Ilia Topuria called Paddy a mushroom 🍄 lool 😭😭🤣🤣

[@vapesan666]

paddy the padded, not a baddy anymore he's corporate now

[@jaymac7203]

Capitalism gets us all in the end. Its easy to be virtuous when you're skint 😭 lol 🤣

[@josa19042]

I hope Tom was compensated for his time paddy, much love ❤

[@fruitlandgrizzly]

Nice to see Tom is making some extra money out of the cage ❤️❤️

[@tommyhearns6169]

Tom paid him for this interview

[@stephen8612]

Tom will be able to buy a new set of alloys for the Corsa after this interview. 💰

[@NathanSweeney]

Big fan of Tom, speedy recovery mate! Can’t wait to see you back in the cage better than ever 👍🏼

[@NotWatchingTV]

Tom is the UK goat, standing behind him from the USA. He will be champion!

[@shmit3237]

quality interview ur good at this baddy

[@shmit3237]

wish u could train me lad ha. if ur ever round halifax xD Joking aside i know toms chill af but i hope u continue the podcast/ interview game cos ur natural. enough kiss arse ha thanks for the reply lad...

[@chrisramshaw2284]

That's "best camp of my life" stuff didn't turn out very well

[@elmosworld6407]

Good to see The humblest most honest and the realest fighter with tom aspinall 🤡

[@redted0345]

Follow the crowd sheep

[@kade5995]

the collab that we all needed 🔥🔥

[@Ben-fi1ng]

Tom’s parents have done a grand job. Top bloke.

[@charlie-horse]

Starting to seem like his manager/cage warriors promoter has de-railed the train for a bit

[@3DThrills]

I was sadder over Molly Meatball's recent loss than Paddy's loss on Saturday. #Hellbow

[@TheWild90]

Yeah man, proper gutted for Molly but Paddy is just a tit.

[@kennyken8587]

Nice interview 👌🏻

[@ISEEORBS]

Ol Tom making those Chattin Pony bucks ! Good on you lad.

[@matty9535]

Brilliant podcast that Big Tom will be UFC champ end of 2023

[@jamesjameson4566]

You stunk the joint out la

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Vegas not LA. But you're point is facts

[@MIKE-TYTHON]

@@drunkenmmamaster419 😂 it’s Liverpudlian a lot of them say La instead of Lad. Ever heard of the song There she goes? Because that’s by The La’s nd there from Liverpool.

[@lukemcinerny]

@@drunkenmmamaster419 lol good one la

[@snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

Tom is a true champion in waiting and when he get's there he'll be there for a long time. Big Love Tom! 💪💪😎😎👍👍

[@toraimanchester4658]

this is such a good podcast, come back to it every couple months proper down to earth chat no bullshit no ego's

[@Jaleelsou_]

We get the confidence but not the lying man. They don’t like a liar and never will, won’t be long till this all becomes a gimmick like khamzat

[@jonbuen4394]

Khamzat is a legit fighter dude, Dillon Danis is a closer comparison.

[@Jaleelsou_]

@@jonbuen4394 I meant in the sense that he switched and fed off the negativity. He went from embracing fans to not caring

[@5CRALREADY]

Paddy Hype train derailed....

[@charliekelly892]

If anything it's put the spotlight on him even more but he needs a big performance in his next fight

[@5CRALREADY]

@@charliekelly892 with some good Ranked fighter ..but I highly doubt he can perform against any top 7 of his division ......Paddy's not that skilled

[@markroyds23]

​@@charliekelly892 is he capable of giving a big performance though? No more kazula vargas type match ups now......

[@charliekelly892]

@@markroyds23 we shall soon find out

[@aisforannihilation1662]

I love Tom Aspinall. Was crushed to see him get injured in his last fight but I'm glad he is doing well and look forward to seeing him fight again. He is a beast & seems like a great guy.

[@educatedcanadian7408]

Yeah fine he lost but no one will remember that in 3 months. Paddy needs to stay off social media and have a good xmas and vacay. Come back. He needs to not say much and just work. Obviously his corner saying chin down hands up isnt working. The head kick, ball of your foot paddy or the shin. Anyways he fried which is more than I can say anymore fuck the cage it's a tough life injury wise including training. So he has balls. But paddy needs to mix the striking up. He needs work there good luck paddy

[@marktwivey4427]

What a top podcast, so interesting and down to earth from the both of you.. keep it coming Paddy and good luck Tom.

[@maxcullen3427]

Great chat

[@snarfjohnson2262]

Paddy's next fight should be against integrity. Think it'll be a close one?

[@ProEvolutionGamersHD]

Apologize to Ariel Helwani!

[@henzoko5946]

This guy was built to be an MMA fighter. Dads a black belt in BJJ & he was raised around top boxers.

[@williamboyle8918]

Tom charged 8.5 k for this interview

[@aidenc1998]

Paddy paying for this interview?

[@Eh71017]

L’s to Jared n Ariel in the space of a week, all while twerking for a Tory.

[@BWFCLVAREY]

Tom trained with Tyson before his fight with Klitschko, was in Halliwell in Bolton, remember seeing an old vid of him there

[@savaloy666999]

World's biggest Aspinall fan, here. This is the best media I've seen Tom do. Get The Champ back on, Paddy!

[@ryandemarest3202]

I love this podcast! Please keep it up Paddy❤️

[@C0ACHMAYNE]

10-7 heel nose 👃