Tom Aspinall reveals back injury: “But I embrace fear with open arms” | UFC Press Conference

Tom Aspinall takes part in his UFC 295 post fight press conference.
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[@Squaringlikeaboxofcoinflakes]

We’re proud of you Tom.

[@i.c.wiener2750]

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[@blackslav1497]

Who is we?

[@binladen34444]

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[@binladen34444]

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[@eliasnoriega3007]

Hell yeah! I knew he was fast as hell and just as strong . iknew he was going to have an awesome performance against Pavlovich

[@B_2_11]

For him to take the fight no one wanted any part of without a Camp and knocked him out in just over a minute is insane. Congratulations mate

[@AzaresAscending]

Dude right? With a recent back injury and all.

[@hulkkrogan420]

Meh not really its a fight. Plenty of last minute replacements have won with no camp then agreed to a rematch had a full camp and then lost lol. Toms fortunate he's peaking whilst JBJs injured and away, Stipes on the verge of retirement and like 40 and Francis bounced. HW div is pretty weak right now and Sergei was a paper tiger. Toms biggest threats would have been Francis and JBJ both of which he may never face. Stipe is more of a family man now and near retirement at like 40 yrs old. So he ain't the same Stipe of even 5-6 yrs ago. Maybe Gane gives Tom some problems but I'd imagine Tom would just look to grapple similar to JBJ. Gane and Francis about the only HWs that can't match Toms hand speed, DC could have but he's obviously retired lol.

[@biggs7109]

i know when i herd who he was fighting i was like ohh shit no dont do that to my boy. But know Tom is a animal!!!

[@momentum680]

@@hulkkrogan420 comments weird man idk why you’re discrediting Tom so much. He’s as skilled and athletic a heavyweight as the ufc has ever had. He had a great, impressive win over a very dangerous and skilful striker. Give him his flowers

[@MrDdeded]

@@hulkkrogan420excuses

[@anasshahid224]

So happy for Tom Aspinall, a humble respectful classy guy, well deserved win. 👏👏👏👏

[@tq6892]

As a man from northern England I am so proud of this man. The way he carries himself is fantastic. A true fighting man who is a big problem for any HW.

[@KhanCarnivore]

The Peoples Champ💪🏻

[@scotthafele5266]

Nobody cares where you live. Your Nobody

[@JD-jg2hm]

Such a likable guy, so down to earth and humble 🙏🏼

[@mrsupplementsUK]

Totally agree

[@IlovetreesAlot]

No hate..Tom is a monster but why do y’all say this based on how ppl act on camera

[@guyziecrue]

@@IlovetreesAlotpeople can’t hold their shit together every time they are on camera. All the fake humble get exposed eventually.

[@IDIGMUZAK]

@@IlovetreesAlotwhat are they supposed to base it on?

[@RainReignsX]

@@IlovetreesAlotthey’ve not met him off camera to know he’s an arrogant POS. Narcissist. I’m sick of hearing and seeing that word “humble” everyone needs to fuckoff with that humble bullshit.

[@TypingChimp1]

Great Champion and representative of the sport.

[@jimclaus1576]

Aspinall is how a champion should carry himself. He’s holding that belt for a long time.

[@benoni483]

And Jake Paul

[@christianc6873]

TOMMY ASPINALL 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 made us all proud you amazing bastard

[@stuarta4393]

What a sound and respectful guy. Congratulations to Tom from Australia. Respect to Sergei too.

[@GengoSenmon]

This guy pulled off the impossible. All other Heavyweights were too scared to even enter the cage with Sergei. And this guy beat him...on less than 3 weeks notice. Legendary.

[@t.d6379]

No training camp - BANG

[@leidish]

AND INDJURED, mic dropped @@t.d6379

[@manubruyninckx9705]

Within 2 minutes 😊

[@GigaChadDuPlessis]

Impossible?. Iv been saying sergei was way overhyped by mma fans. Hes not that good. Has 0 striking defence. Horrible ground game. Hes just a big brute. Tom is good at everything. The fact people were saying sergei would steamroll tom was disrespectful. Tom always had the best chance to beat jones. Sergei would have got treated like gane by jon jones

[@imma5761]

Yeah Sergei is so scary he got KTFO in 2 minutes In first round. Round that he usually dominates. So scary.

[@MrHabart]

Tom Aspinall has set the bar pretty high and I don't believe many people out there are able to match his standard in all aspects of the game. Much respect to the new champion.

[@claudio300]

He’s P4P for sure! Idk what rank but he’s up there

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

Proper lad from the North-West of England - hats off Tom 🙏🏼

[@sleepy172]

Have never felt happier for a fighter than Tom. Saw him first with that DQ loss to Parobiec in BAMMA and, regardless of the loss, knew he was special. Different level than any other heavyweight... speed, agility, range management & versatility. Great work, mate.

[@seancollins3605]

Everyone in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is Proud for you Tom, that’s for sure. CHAMP !!!!

[@7878nikolaiVolkov]

All we need now is for Paul Craig to go on an amazing run ( much love from a English/British man) 👍

[@realMaverickBuckley]

🇬🇧 ❤

[@mrt.789]

He’s sincere, open with his feelings, humble, friendly.. what a champion and what a man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 super deserved and happy for him !!! True example in and outside of the ring

[@yoyochan6668]

Congrats to the champ Tom Aspinall. Thats a dangerous man... Fighters that know how to utilize fear tend to be the most dangerous have the most longevity. Young Jon Jones said a similar thing about fear

[@stevenchristelow2938]

Also GSP

[@VikingMuayThai]

Jon Jones and Mike Tyson have both admitted this too. 🙏

[@zombievikinggaming4258]

Jon Jones was only afraid of popping for PED's. Once he realised the UFC have his back and will cover for him, he relaxed.

[@usernotfound904]

He is not the champ

[@nynjgreekcapo4430]

He’s the champ… Jon has the belt and he’s fighting stipe because they have respect… then they’ll both be gone. If one sticks around, he’ll fight Tom… it probably won’t end well because stipe and Jones are at the end of their careers. The end, as in they’re only fighting each other.

[@a1andy882]

As an Aussie who typically roots against Poms, I f*cking love Tom Aspinall !

[@t.d6379]

You suffer from Little Cousin syndrome

[@SolidDragonUK]

As a South African, i find we have more in common with the British that we like to admit.

[@RedForLife68]

As a Brit I find myself rooting for the Aussies and South Africans too. I’ve nothing against Americans (North and South), but I enjoy seeing fighters from all over the world establishing themselves in MMA history, which for the longest time has been dominated by the Americas. Just shows how massive MMA has become globally.

[@treevesullivan4577]

It's ok we normally root against you guys too! 😂 Fucking love Australia tho, best holiday ever!! A good sporting rivalry is healthy and fun 😂😂

[@john6729]

Aussie mugs....

[@OkaaLv]

It's been a while since I've been this happy for a fighter. Absolute MADLAD!

[@peteg4957]

because he's a top bloke and an exciting fighter showing more skill across the board than we are used to at heavyweight. Big up Tommy!

[@tonyrollins8757]

Well done big tom did it for the UK on poppy day big respect

[@killercomedytv]

Guy made a fan out of me with this one, the humbleness, the emotions, the story, and just a class act overall, cheers from one impressed American 🍻

[@MrShahrozzz]

Nicely done, you brought it home! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 You're a beast! Was rooting for Tom, but was scared af since Sergei is a MONSTER!

[@tazmannn]

The whole of the UK is proud of you brother 🙏

[@EstebanMcC]

What a privilege to be there. First trip to New York from northern England. How could it be better? What a great example of modesty and self-awareness from Tom. Just a top man.

[@spersona]

The look he had sitting on the fence as new champion was priceless , you could see how overwelmed with joy and amazement . True fighter .

[@marbin1069]

Tom is an amazing human being.

[@stretchbands7620]

Backed him from the go. What an athlete, biggest match up for him and still steam rollered his way through. One of the realist this sport has seen 💯

[@IIJo3yYxX]

Proud to share a hometown with this guy. Congrats Tom enjoy a brill Christmas with the family CHAMP!!!!!

[@Nozylatten]

Manchester sucks 😂😂

[@user-sz8km9dy5v]

We’re your home town mush?

[@IIJo3yYxX]

@@user-sz8km9dy5v Wigan pal

[@cptbr2119]

So happy for you Tom. Been telling everyone since you joined UFC you were going to be champ. So happy to see you make that true.

[@brandonwoods-viviano8713]

UK has their guy. Happy for y’all and especially Tom

[@gtothet9276]

tom is the fucking boy, well spoken respectful and an absolute killing machine.

[@cegan2]

You can thank British culture for that upbringing

[@spencerandcoltd]

Everyone on the English MMA scene knew this moment was gonna happen. Well done Tom proud of you ❤

[@RickTheBoss98]

I'm like 15 minutes away from his gym and I have no idea he was going to pull it off I believed he was going to lose super happy for him

[@dannyhawthorne3262]

​@@RickTheBoss98anyone who has watched him fight knew he will at one point in his career he will win a title hes the most complete heavyweight fighter you will ever see tbf.

[@RickTheBoss98]

@@dannyhawthorne3262 as a casual fan that's what's most of his fights I really didn't know he was going to become champion maybe you hardcore guys took it for granted but casual guys like myself didn't know

[@jimfern802]

What a super nice guy. Great representative of the sport and sportsmanship

[@Beastius24]

I'm so happy! What a man, what an athlete, what a son! Tom is a role model! ❤

[@hussainnabi1232]

What a man

[@irishdarbykd]

Such a deserving victory. He seems like a genuinely good dude. Congrats champ.

[@thediscordtraveler5471]

Great win from tom, he took sergi's best shot, and gave it back to him more and better

[@saucegotti9416]

That was not his best shot. It was a jab or straight I don’t remember but almost buckled him. He absolutely beat the beast of Sergei. But that wasn’t his best shot by far.

[@raigarmullerson4838]

@@saucegotti9416 Would not have changed the outcome

[@vercingetorix444]

@@saucegotti9416 loved both of these guys. I was hoping it would go longer but what a fight. They'll meet again in the future.

[@kreedberry2478]

​@@raigarmullerson4838 that made no sense dawg just like Tom said if he would a landed clean he wouldn't be champ would u actually argue that?

[@undergroundriptiles7005]

Serguy didn’t hit him with his best but he did have him wobbly and could’ve won himself. I see them fighting many more times. Aspenalls was just rigged to win like most of them. That’s how it goes

[@ianbrannan9608]

how can you not love this guy

[@QuiickScopeThis]

He’s as humble and as classy as you will ever find any human, he can be one of the greatest champions the sport has seen both as an athlete and a person.

[@ethantanner8255]

What a champ! Been a fan for a long time and so happy to see him on top. This is just the beginning for him

[@J.CagleMMA]

Gotta love this guy. Gives all credit to his opponents before and after the fight

[@jb6368]

Pure class 👏 absolute gentleman.

[@lewisbromilow1731]

We are witnessing true greatness with Tom. He’s got ability we’ve not seen at heavyweight before.

[@sistockbridge8764]

Proud of you Tom. This is just the beginning mate!

[@theJoefamilychannel]

I love to see a man of class do so good. Congratulations Tommy

[@richardshaw4866]

What a proper martial artist. Amazing fighter, amazing human. Let his reign be a long a prosperous one!! Way to go Tom!!

[@KerryKingFish]

Pure class from Tom as usual, what a great representative of a champion!

[@drumnbassdan]

Such an awesome guy, really humble and wholesome, can see him getting a massive number of fans.

[@thewhiteobama5835]

Absolutely love this man. So happy he got to share this moment with his father, so many will never get that chance.

[@jarky418]

Solid pfp bro

[@DKwildrift]

Courage doesn't exist without fear. Congrats Tom.

[@FirePiranha2013]

Tom is 100% the best heavyweight I’ve ever seen the speed power and ground game he is complete package bloke has a bright future wish him all the best

[@Lpurchase]

Young Fedor vibes.

[@realMaverickBuckley]

His speed at that size is definitely absurd. But he also has a decent chin and serious power.

[@constantlimbo-vb6iy]

respect from Scotland,we knew you would do it,a legend in the making

[@PJ-po6xy]

Such an honest and humble guy

[@paulhenderson8342]

The hand on shoulder moment before the scrap was great 👍🏻

[@markbrindle1107]

Tom might be my new favorite person on earth. Good for you brother, looking fear in the face and overcoming. Humble and happy, no ulterior motives, just a good dude handling his bidnass

[@Keith_Peterson]

Shh don't tell the wife or kids that.. 😂

[@danielcliffe2501]

Never normally comment on videos but what a wholesome, grounded person. Well done Tom.

[@jamesprice4585]

Haven't seen the fight but I'm so happy for Tom, such a nice guy!

[@mrsupplementsUK]

What an absolute deserving respectful man fair play fella 💪

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

Waiting a year between fights in absolute insanity for the athlete, fans, promoter, teams and anything else one can think of. Congrats Tom, great work!

[@MrMeon]

So happy that Tom got the job done, and in the way he did it too! There can be no doubt by anyone of his legitimacy now as so many people thought sergi would just run through him. What a lad!

[@davidgilbert7904]

Congrats big tom!!💰🏆 absolute stud, I love seeing a story were a hard working man coming up with nothing finally makes it. Took his whole life and achieved his goals👏 takes more than a participation trophy to get there." Lesson" get off your ass and work for it people.

[@ClintBeastBud]

Been great following Tom with the ups and downs,get in lad well played 👍😂

[@heyitsalanhere]

"Thank you. I'm sorry. I love you." Tom Aspinall to Sergei Pavlovich right after the KO. Words we've ever heard in the octogon before.

[@topperharley54]

I think this is the happiest ive ever been for a fughter i genuinely like a lot for so many reasons, but just mainly hes such a good dude with no bs about him. Well done Tom 👏

[@kyled96]

The way he just talks straight up and no BS/fake shit is very refreshing. Confident but not arrogant and extremely respectful. Top guy and fighter.

[@CNXMedia]

He‘s the first one I‘d like to beat JJ. Joined the Fanclub 2 fights before, Tom is a good lad!

[@davidphillips1500]

Take a bow Tom absolutely outstanding lots of love from a fan from Scotland

[@vincentvandervelden3554]

So proud made me cry ...amazing Tom 🫸🏻🤛🏻

[@thru_and_thru]

Very well said!! So happy for him, seems like a genuinely good dude!!

[@MeMe-dw1sm]

So happy for him, i cried and I'm Irish 😂 really good soul.

[@jayhart8183]

Tom is a classy fighter in and out of the octagon congratulations

[@patrickwalsh5153]

Courage is not a lack of fear, but doing what you're supposed to despite being afraid.

[@sewaligoswami781]

Such a nice guy. Brilliant fighter. Happy for him

[@kalimd8393]

Thought he'd be a 2dimensional Northerner with the personality of a doorknob but he turns out quite a gentleman, empathetic, articulate and sincere. I love that he holds his father up and shows credit to him. His father must feel such a great sense of self worth and appreciation and this is to few in a world which alienates men and treats them as disposable. Im now an Aspinal fan. John jones soon. Off with his head!

[@elpollo7289]

I love the fact that he’s not afraid of admitting that he was scared but he used that as motivation… huge respect for that 🫡💯💪🏽

[@reecepayne6630]

Without fear you won't get things done!!!! Go on Tom lad!!! Big win for us 🇬🇧

[@heavensubculture]

Tom is polish power bratha 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@reecepayne6630]

You've drank to much polish juice or I speak fluent polish cause I understand every word he says

[@scotthafele5266]

Screw the UK. Pay your own way

[@isaiahhoffer9507]

I really enjoyed this interview. I prefer a champ to have this type of character. Nice work Tom

[@mccorleychamberlain1217]

What a guy Tom is, ferocious in the cage, incredibly talented, yet he’s not cocky or arrogant, absolute stand up guy! Huge congratulations, impossible not to love this man, let’s go champ 👏✊❤️

[@AmirIssHere]

This MF REAL DEAL when he dropped him like that WTF I can’t wait to see him fight winner Jon vs Stipe Sergei should fight Ciryl Gane next be really good

[@aeph]

Amazing Tom! What a champ to have in the UK… you did it!

[@yahyaibnjohn1586]

Wasn't always a believer in Aspinall, got to admit that. But what an athlete. Especially after the knee injury. And now news of a back injury coming in to the fight. The guy a different class. I hope he gets to take that holiday with his family. They deserve it.

[@GaryCooper12]

It’s crazy that this guy would probably beat any man that’s ever lived in a fight and he’s this nice ! Well done Tom !

[@t.d6379]

He would beat Ngannou and Jones with a proper 10 week camp. We haven't seen 60% of his ability.

[@GaryCooper12]

@@t.d6379 100% I think he’d smash ngannou with his grappling. Jones on the other hand I think would be a long fight but ultimately Tom would beat him, I don’t think jones has anything that would stop Aspinall.

[@baroznoma2056]

​@@t.d6379He matches well against Jones but no Ngannou. Francis has an iron chin and very strong so difficult to ragdoll, plus more power. Remember aspinall said he wanted to take his time when Francis was champ. But I think he beat Jones bcoz Jones has no power💯

[@breakingviralnews4838]

I believe he beats Jones but not ngannou

[@ryandavis7684]

JJ don’t meat that smoke now, 5-10 years ago different fight!

[@irishdaithi8688]

What a great fighter and better man 1 of the best

[@andybrown5664]

Brilliant!💪💪💪👏👏👏👏all the best tom from glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@mikefarge3543]

Well done Tom very humble man with feet firmly planted on the ground I think you’re going to be a legend in your sport very soon

[@davidolyott5503]

What a great champion... a class act

[@jamesshort651]

A great mixed martial artist and a even better gentleman...a great role model for kids 👏

[@connormerrick5527]

what a likeable guy, so happy for him, future legend

[@stephenfox4278]

On ya Thomas. Gotta love this big fella. Very humble and very talented and a beast in the cage.

[@iskenderryskulov3452]

Happy for Tom. The heaviest wholesome guy in the world

[@ajr7273]

Idk.. Shaq is pretty heavy lol

[@savaloy666999]

So sweet how he silenced all the doubters, unequivocally. How many of you called him a Hype-Train, and felt your bile rise as he went through "the most dangerous" heavyweight, like a knife though butter? Rise of The Honey Badger! 💂‍♂🦁💂‍♂

[@ynwaaiy9640]

Tom is a lovable & honest dude, especially the moments when he mentioned that he was nervous before going to the cage fighting a monster like Sergei.

[@lenlenerd3054]

What a role model this guy is. Ian Garry take note

[@gregoryflynn3781]

Has there ever been a more likeable fighter than Tom Aspinall?

[@csdvideouk]

What a top lad. Great to see a British fighter making an impact in the HW division. Super likeable guy.

[@theallamericannightmare4163]

So happy for Tom . Way to go.

[@jb6368]

No training camp,,bad back and full of fear and steps up and delivers. Jones will want none of this and I can't blame him. Tom is unique.

[@debbiedowner4327]

Been a minute since Jon fought a legit challenge tbh.

[@angelomatta2791]

Tom Aspinall is legendary..I like this man but leave Johnny bones alone you clown

[@D12Min]

Based on haters Jones lost every fight that he didn´t win by KO or submission and is scared of every new possible opponent. Yet somehow AND STILL

[@robbiejohnston2023]

@@angelomatta2791the overhyped drug cheat who lost to Reyes deserves zero respect

[@debbiedowner4327]

@@D12Min based on cuckboys like yourself Jon “somehow” retains his belt. PEDs anyone?

[@ESB234]

Jones ain't gonna want to fight Tom unfortunately. I'd be very surprised if that fight was made, ever. That performance just shows how good he really is.

[@timbutler3213]

what a class act. credit to his parents who raised such a great human

[@austinsutton27]

Tom is probably my favorite heavyweight of all time. Not only as a person but the hand speed and fight IQ as well. Also the mental toughness to come through and win the title after feeling so down about the big injury is incredible and for some reason overlooked. He's and absolute lad and I wish him the best from Canada.

[@davidasher22]

I’m so proud of Tom. He’s bad ass MoFo!

[@TheStandardOperator]

Congratulations Tom 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿