Tom Aspinall, the most skillful heavyweight in a while…

[@hashling8]

Chael acknowledging there’s no W in Aspinall and proceeding to call him Aspenwall is a power move.

[@Boss_Scaggz]

sigma male move

[@calvindevries]

@@Boss_Scaggz Its for the conversation, he is getting the clicks

[@columodonnell9202]

Prokraev vs aspenwall

[@wadeharris4700]

Is that like bullhall mullhommad?

[@columodonnell9202]

@@wadeharris4700 provakic vs proviser for the LHW title

[@gucciserg8093]

I admire your humbleness but we all know that you’re the most talented/skillful Heavyweight ever!

[@pbplauralfilms]

Top 3 fighters in MMA history, 1. MW Chael 2. LHW Chael 3. HW Chael Number 4 is bantamweight Chael when he was 11 years old

[@nucky6]

@@pbplauralfilms 5 welterweight colby chael loves colby

[@pbplauralfilms]

@@nucky6 that's because Chael's his real daddy

[@RonniePTexan]

Never lost a round at Heavyweight nor Super Heavyweight!

[@theMightywooosh]

Sorry to correct you Chael but you were actually right all along: "Aspinwall, including the reduced form Aspinall, is a toponymic surname originating from a place called Aspinwall (also Asmall) in the southern part of Scarisbrick in Lancashire, England, near to Ormskirk and Aughton. The name comes from the Old English æspen ("growing with aspen trees") + wæll(a) ("stream")."

[@amhawk8742]

No way! Your trolling bro.

[@mattthompson3714]

I'm from Aughton and lived Scarisbrick for a good while! Small world

[@rddeb9304]

I would love to see Aspinwall vs Surreal Gong

[@jamesturner6949]

I know that's just your voice texting but it's funny

[@19faf]

I think Tom really missed a big chance with Surreal being there in person for the call out.

[@benlewis5312]

@@19faf Not really. Fighting Tai is more lucrative and an easy win for Tom.

[@19faf]

@@benlewis5312 I disagree. Tai wrestles, he hasn’t shown it because he hasn’t needed too. Frances wrestled Surreal to a loss and is so raw compared to Aspinwall.

[@erichood3169]

Ahhh yaaassss we all await the mighty gong.

[@chalky_white]

He's a good looking guy. And by that I don't mean he's handsome. He's handsome. But he's also good looking and that's a very real thing

[@skarhead7597]

OK, relax there Libarace

[@chalky_white]

@@skarhead7597 lol wtf

[@Andromeda_CT86]

Enough about uncle chael

[@chalky_white]

I'm sure they all deserved it Uncle Chael. We're behind you 100%

[@MrMancreatedgod]

Chael's a stand up dude. It was definitely deserved. God speed uncle. I got you.

[@chalky_white]

@@MrMancreatedgod absolutely 100%

[@TheIvanMilky]

He will remain undefeated and undisputed 🤜

[@raw-b6658]

What’s the status on the case? When I try to find info I only get stuff from 3 months ago

[@JustinMacMMA]

Undefeated undisputed

[@FigFinder78]

We are standing with you Uncle Chael..🙏💯

[@davidthomas9123]

For me the most impressive aspect of Aspinall was his speed and timing taking Volkov to the ground

[@RJamesBaphomet1988]

I agree there , Aspinall vs Cyril makes the most sense, and I really want to see Stipe vs Jones.

[@dillon6280]

aspinall vs ciryl doesnt make the most sense. aspinall vs tuivasa does. aspinall and tuivasa both just finished HW contender gatekeepers (not that derrick isnt a constant threat to the title), and ciryl just lost a title fight, he shouldnt be thrown straight into a #1 contenders fight, which is exactly what that would be. aspinall vs tuivasa, maybe give ciryl a fight against someone in the meantime, then the winner of aspinall vs tuivasa. winner fights for title. makes sense in terms of rankings and it gives ciryl some ground to get back to francis, course unless he loses. dont see tuivasa finishing ciryl, might be trouble for aspinall to take him to the ground. lets learn more from the two fighters.

[@donaloneill3703]

@@dillon6280 tai and Tom makes the most sense as you say but as for who Gane should fight is up in the air, I agree and think he should have another fight before the belt again but who against? I mean who really deserves that shot at #1? Lewis is coming off a big KO loss, volkov losing last weekend, I’d say gane vs blaydes if he beats Daukaus the rest of the top 10 are all coming off losses and Stipe now works as a full time fire fighter rather than a part time one balancing g his training so that could rule stipe out or is he waiting for jones? For me outside the tai and Tom the rest of the division is at a stand still

[@dillon6280]

@@donaloneill3703 i dont think blaydes should fight gane if he beats daukaus, not enough of a test w his resume. if daukaus wins he should fight gane though. ganes fight before his next title shot should be the winner of aspinall and tuivasa. thats a true #1 contender fight.

[@bowlsbeersbrawls]

Aspinall is the complete package, and at heavyweight it's extremely rare

[@sportsbettingman]

Aspinall went from a guy being mentioned in these comment areas to a major threat to the division in zero time! What a nice rise, and happy to have more talent brewing in the often barren heavyweight division.

[@RonniePTexan]

*AspenWall

[@KiLLaBushWooKiE]

Aspinwall is a wall you don't wanna run into 😂 He seems small cos way he moves, to see a 250 lb guy move like that even did the spider Silva head back and then side slip a punch. It looked ridiculous overpowered lol. Very proud as a Brit to finally see a HW & he's all round skilled who's a big problem for anyone. 💯

[@wilder17]

Agreed I’d seen him fight 3 times and thought he was in the 6’2” range yet he’s much bigger. His movement is incredible and he made Volkov look slow and clumsy

[@HolyMith]

More importantly, a big and fast problem...

[@mrmolloy]

Aspinall with the W AspinWall. He was 261 at 6:5. He has had hundreds of boxing rounds with Tyson Fury (a boxer not a slugger) and been doing jiujitsu since he was 8!

[@kearneydillon4803]

Uncle Chael is just gonna add another chapter in his undefeated life book..... the courtroom. We stand with you Uncle Chael. Defending family shouldn't need to be defended.

[@TacticalPower88]

In the eyes of the law its one thing to defend your family, its another thing to pull up to their hotel room because they offended your family earlier that night. Retaliation is not the same thing as self defense.

[@robcooper5902]

They deserved it 🤺

[@kearneydillon4803]

The best thing is that none of us uninformed keyboard warriors decide his fate. A jury of informed peers does. I trust uncle Chaels character enough to know nothing was given out unless deserved.

[@grayson0916]

@@kearneydillon4803 deserved and legally defensible are two different things tho. If someone calls someone a pussy they’ve earned a slap, however the person slapping them still won’t be able to defend the legality of hitting the person. I think this may be where Chael is at.

[@benharvey199]

Tom is humble and got all the tools to reach the top

[@candytwirlstv3659]

Its great to see a British fighter with on the ball wrestling. We still need it more at grass root levels and schools. He has been around well over ten years I remember the name been mentioned around the UK circuit. One of them names you didn't want on the opposite side from you.

[@miggy5955]

Fun fact aspinall has 100% takedown accuracy and 100% takedown defence

[@ZWhiskey]

I need a Colby, Connor and Masvidal video. Sprinkled with a Jon Jones update 🤞🏻

[@abcbizarre]

Gotta prep his new ridge wallet and magic spoon ads first.

[@mcd0ndal]

He's getting the better help or hims sponsorship ready for jon jones

[@RonniePTexan]

@@mcd0ndal Lol Underrated comment

[@AvanteFPS]

Aspinall is low-key Frank Mir 2.0. Good striker, good wrestler, good BJJ. Especially in the current HW division, nobody is as versatile as he is.

[@jkennerson123]

Only thing he has in common with Frank Mir is his appearance..

[@jamesnelson8469]

He’s way better than frank mir but yeah I guess

[@executivelifehacks6747]

Aspinall really hates that, lol, see Helwani

[@codyconnell6510]

@@jkennerson123 that straight arm lock was so frank mir.

[@seesidesummerhouse6112]

2.0 is about right. As skilful as Frank was, and this is no disrespect to him (he’s a legend), he lacked killer instinct and ferociousness. Aspinall has them both.

[@mdlfngr9262]

Chael, I respect you for keeping your personal shit personal and still fuckin rockin on.

[@HipHopAn0n]

This man literally said "a W swips in there when I say it" GOAT

[@TheBigLeeg]

If Chael says Aspenwall it is now ASPENWALL! I know 6 guy who met Chael recently who would fully agree.

[@jamesturner6949]

Five Guys in one female

[@casualviewing1096]

@@jamesturner6949 I heard it was 8 guys, armed to the teeth. Quite sure Chael was blindfolded at the time as well .... pretty impressive

[@TheBigLeeg]

@@jamesturner6949 the person they’re calling a female is super questionable. I mean even the professionals had to do a deep dive to come to that conclusion. 🤣

[@Mixed-Media-Arts]

I truly believe Aspinall/Gane would be a fantastic fight.

[@fishstickparty]

I think so too. You have to think Aspinwall submits Tuivasa if he can get it there.

[@Deeplycloseted435]

If Tom gets him on the ground though, its over. Stipe and Jones can stuff takedowns, get up from their back, and threaten submissions. Gane has some work to do, as Frances showed.

[@columodonnell9202]

Probably either gonna be a 5 Rd technical chess match on the feet or aspinall subs him early

[@evettsclaybones7741]

Aspinwall #

[@bojadivmer2749]

Yep and they should pave the way to the UFC debut in France, they should main event UFC Paris

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

Hey Chael, I usually do not CHIME IN but biggest fight in HW championship history was Shane Carwin Vs Brock Lesnar both weighed in at 265. Also while not 100% sure Carwin had the Interim Title then as well. I remember the hype for that fight, both were monsters, both wore 3XL and 4XL gloves. That 1st Rd was also fire.

[@peteasarisi2536]

UFC 116 that fight was so insane then 117 w/ Chael & Spider great summer of fights

[@tkoehler10]

Care in wore 6x gloves btw

[@Gematrinator]

Just simply bs. The sport has evolved and grown so much that no prior cards brock was on could possibly sell more ppvs

[@bobbylabony4398]

One of the best heavyweight bangers in UFC history. Glad it didn't get stopped in the first round.

[@sukhdevr3489]

@@Gematrinator How exactly has it evolved? Glover Texixera is champion, the man who was average 8 years

[@Jordan-sn9bw]

We stand with you Chael.

[@radeoradeo5743]

And W stand with Aspinwall

[@bongdragon6350]

The fact that you said Aspinall after explaining the w slips in there when you say it makes you undeniably the undisputed undefeated greatest uncle of all time.

[@danielhall574]

Go back and have a listen, he said a w "swips" in when he says his name.. Undefeated...

[@jamesnelson8469]

If Tom is tough and durable he will 100% be a champion likely the next one. Anyone that knew about Toms background knew his BJJ is nasty af. He’s been training it since he was eight years old. He was a BJJ fighter turned mma turned boxer turned back to mma.

[@petercoyne8300]

His BJJ is his biggest skill by a mile thanks to his dad, but his hands are lightening fast he used to spar with fury also, and he says Tom can scrap, mix that with the BJJ u have a serious contender.. chael saying no one expected the takedowns, what do you think he done to arlovski ???? 😂🤦‍♂️ I have been watching Tom for years now and he is a fucking machine

[@aronlane4664]

His cardio also seems to be a bit of an unknown , I haven't watched all of his fights so maybe he's been tested in that area but not as far as I'm aware

[@lionelmessisburner7393]

He’s a freak athlete and he’s English so he probably has a good chin

[@icdtank604]

1:24 he forgets the charade and says aspinall the gigs up CHAEL!

[@Pat315]

This is what people said about Ciril. He was the most technical until he lost...

[@aroncampos5720]

Exactly, im tired of every new fighter being hyped up and then after 1 loss everybody acts like that person is trash.

[@Rivalman9996]

@@aroncampos5720 Aspinall is a lot more well rounded than Gane. He has high level takedowns and Jiu Jitsu to his overall game as well as ridiculous speed. He made a Top 10 veteran in Volkov look like a complete amateur. Paddy on the other hand is what you are describing and will eventually come back down to earth once he faces a tough opponent.

[@adogg9782]

Cyril is still a better fighter than ngannou. Takle and laying on your opponent just shows how much respect franky had for cereal

[@HeadshotBang81]

Gane is the most technical striker with his muai thai. Aspinall is the most complete

[@paulcox2447]

Cyril is still the most technical striking heavyweight in history.

[@jordanbarnard64]

Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall would be crazy if Jon will actually fight sometime soon

[@executivelifehacks6747]

There is something Robin Hood-like about Aspinall. And the fact he trained with Tyson Fury, pretty amazing tutelage. Love watching him fight. I would love to see him fight in a stadium with the British soccer style cheering.

[@gabrieltsgardner9942]

Its the 'tache, isn't it.

[@JA-jo7bl]

his win was frightening. it was my first time watching him and i was like ??????? who's beat volkov like that?

[@animaniac2618]

I gotta go with Cereal Gong over Aspinwall for most technical heavyweight

[@Strangingness]

I'd give the knees, kicks and elbows to Gane. But Aspinall has takedowns, better sub game. Better on the ground, and better boxing I.E head movement and combos with the "hayunds"

[@JOHN-zl5kw]

Yes. Gane needs to learn how to Submit people. He had Francis 3 times and did NOTHING

[@briscoesjug1026]

Gane doesn't really the ground game but has the striking so can't really say either is better. Stipe is gonna be a problem for Aspinwall for the simple fact they're the same

[@skodalaskoda8754]

Aspenwall has got Gong covered

[@animaniac2618]

@@Strangingness Gong pieces up aspinwall on the feet

[@5h0wmanX]

This is the most I’ve ever agreed with Chael. Aspinall vs Gane is absolutely the fight to make. Let’s see who emerges.

[@Ryan-ys2bq]

Based on Gane vs Francis, Tom taps him

[@ArielIsaac8111]

0:07 A RARE TOM ASPINALL

[@georgewright3949]

He's got fast hands good footwork and excellent BJJ. If he's got a decent chin and cardio he's going to be very scary

[@therealnigeria898]

Most skillful heavyweight. That was Cyril two months ago. Tom is exceptional

[@dsharpshotz3937]

Toms dad is a ju-jitsu black belt. Should tell all heavyweights to prepare for ground work

[@Daypil]

Honestly if uncle chael were to be a teacher in any subject his students will all be geniuses...I can listen to him talk all day he's gifted with words, it's mind blowing

[@WunnSEN]

Tom Aspinalls dad is one of the best BJJ practitioners here in the UK so it wasn't no surprise for me really, you just have to know this before hand.

[@tommyvang4117]

Aspinwall vs Aspinall would be a banger!

[@darchandarchan7036]

Because maybe You're gonna be the one that saves me And after all You're my Aspinwall

[@ushojedi]

Aspinwall vs surreal will be awesome

[@gonufc]

How can he state that he's mispronouncing a name and then continue to mispronounce it?! I just don't get it! Also, every MMA fan in England has known that Aspinall was a BJJ talent since he started- his dad was the first BJJ black belt in the UK (apparently!). I just loved that his big takedown was like a proper rugby tackle.

[@marshan1226]

idiotic joke

[@HerbsOTW]

For sure nowhere near the first black belt in the UK. He’s not even in the first 12 British born black belts. Never the less… yes most of England has knew Tom as a grappler way before he added striking to his arsenal

[@adogg9782]

"Tommy Aspemall tommy tommy aspenwall lalalala!!!! Oie!

[@mattellis6040]

As a native brit myself its nice to see a fellow countryman that doesn't suck at wrestling and BJJ.

[@Naitsirk1]

This Aspin Wall guy sounds good

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

Chael doing everything in his power not to talk about the Colby and Jorge altercation huh

[@jacksimmons9180]

I WANT TO HEAR HIM TALK ABT IT SO BAD

[@mikehawk4455]

Probably out of respect to Colby

[@Chicken-Chaser]

I think it’s pretty obvious why he isn’t talking about it. He’s currently dealing with his own legal issues, best not to give his thoughts on another fighter getting into similar shit. Whether he would be lenient towards Jorge or not, it wouldn’t make things any better for Chael if someone with any power over his situation sees that.

[@grayson0916]

@Shaan Naafir yeah it’s pretty simple. Jorges dumb and Colby got the energy he’s been putting out there. Colby decided to trade in his humility in order to get a check. It’s annoying when everyone goes “it’s just an act” because it’s not an act when you’re actually saying shit to real people who don’t tolerate that shit. I’m surprised it took someone this long to do something to Colby. I’m sure the money is worth it to him but this is what he decided to risk when he took on this whole WWE dipshit persona

[@The_Primary_Axiom]

Aspen wall vs Tai Tuivasa would be great. I got Aspen wall if that fight happens.

[@gilbertopasillassilva7309]

yes!!!!!!!!! Chael!!!!!!!!!! I am 100 percent on board!!!!! epic HW fight!!!! lets go!!!!!

[@philiplewis7572]

Tom arguably has the best skill set ever in the division

[@derfels9291]

Great Video Chael and editor - agree with all the comments. Wont forget 'Aspenwall' lol

[@paulocruz1808]

0:06 hey, he addressed it! Maybe i should say "you" addressed it cuz it seems like you do read the comments after all! Nice!

[@glenshort6567]

Tom is the modern day Fedor.

[@christianhgzzz]

waiting for uncle Chael’s take on masvidal vs colby 2

[@CDG639]

I know you guys heard it too! The rare few occurrences in this video where Chael properly pronounces "Aspinall" and "Tuivasa!"

[@teigeo]

Chael puts the ‘W’ in his name out of respect because Tom stays winning.

[@matthewlawrence2395]

Love Uncle Chael Sonnenwall!!

[@Rando1624]

chael gets another dub when he beats the case. legend in MMA legend in life.

[@justin________7477]

His speed is really impressive for a heavyweight in my opinion. Aspinall, Tuivasa, and Gane are a round robin, get any 2 of them in the cage

[@Ryan-dr5cr]

Chael you think Cyril did worse than Sandhagen?

[@Arizmi]

Aspinall has been training BJJ his entire life chael 🤪

[@Xplol19]

chael makes really good content

[@cpfarms8994]

CHAEL = LEGEND

[@dayman-ed1pp]

Tuivasa is the easiest match he could take to break into the top 4. The move makes sense on his part.

[@travisnelms6120]

Aspinall vs either Gane or stipe for the interim. I'd prefer stipe, I honestly think he'd run through gane

[@AvanteFPS]

Stipe would close the distance easily with Gane and work on the takedown. Game over.

[@jkennerson123]

Run through Gane? LOL. Yeah right.

[@xryezv]

@@AvanteFPS You think? Gane’s too fast in my opinion, also Stipe’s like 37 now, doesn’t have the same speed he used to have

[@KellyfromMemphisDD214]

I agree

[@NJdeplorable]

Almost at a mil uncle Chael!

[@BigHoss.]

He literally noted how there isn’t any “w” and he keeps saying Aspenwall😂

[@yungapoc]

Add it to the list. We have Aspinwall, Mackleshev and Hazmat now

[@assiduous_yogi]

Aspenwall might be my favourite mispronunciation yet

[@RossTheNinja]

Surreal Gone for me

[@ragefilledvergin]

AspinWall.... this is why we love Chael

[@teigeo]

I agree, his head movement in his most recent fight was insane, the way he ducked Volkov’s punch whilst on the floor was beautiful.

[@briscoesjug1026]

Even Aspinwall said Tito tapped!!

[@albertgarcia9273]

Aspinwall really is a good looking hw.

[@jaytee2668]

God speed Uncle Chael, we love you!!

[@jimmypickle896]

We said the same about Cyril uncle chela!! But I do agree he is a weapon

[@amcslice8129]

Wish I could hear your take on the Colby situation right now

[@wjbt3]

You said the same thing about Cereal! Aspinwall is good

[@belalbelal4614]

Great Take🔥 Aspinall is the real thing. I definitely see a little bit of Frank Mir but with more potential. I bet Aspinall finishes Gane in the first round .

[@gods_soldeier]

I think the heavyweight seen just got interesting 🧐

[@kung_ku_kinte5866]

You know what vids we waiting for

[@brianmcwilliams8297]

We stand with you uncle chael!!!

[@jasonclegg6940]

Cyril is surreal. You're quite correct.

[@ramirocastillo5058]

Will Chael make a video about Jorge and Colby’s fight?

[@CommanderOfLight]

The W comes from all the W's he's been picking up inside the octogon.

[@mumsie-uk2it]

It would be Surreal if we actually now get to see Aspinwall Vs him.

[@liverpooljft9623]

Tom wants to go slow but imo he should push for the Francis fight asap. His takedowns worked so well because Volkov wasn't expecting it. If he fight too many people before going for title fight he won't have any surprises left. The less tape the opposition has the better.

[@thevaudevilleslick6669]

Ok boys, pick a ufc fighter and "slip in a 'w' " like old Chael...I'll go first: JOSE WALDO

[@conairthagargantuan9399]

WHAEL W. WONNEN

[@evettsclaybones7741]

Petr Yawn

[@dirtneck4754]

Justin Gaethjwe

[@andrewhutchinson8025]

Brandon Morenow

[@mahariharith340]

Aspinall VS Gane ... along with the traditional animosity of England VS France ...this could be EPIC! (PPV number wise)

[@Strangingness]

Nothing will be scarier than when Chael dropped to the floor laughing at Fedor's power after getting hit flush by a shot thrown quicker than some middle weights.

[@boogie56ace]

Tom vs cyril would be a good fight

[@fred3831]

Surreal garn and Tom aspinwall

[@sean9535]

It was nice of ESPN to give Uncle Chael a break so he can make the push to 1M subscribers

[@SimplyJohnleeJohnson30924]

I have never heard anyone who is more knowledgeable nor wise than this person cheal.If he takes the time to talk about you,you better listen up.

[@DoomVonVictor]

Tom vs Cyril Is growing on me but Jones vs Cyril and Tom vs Stipe feels like better fights

[@Ph6enix]

Wasnt Gane the most skilled and moved the best as a heavyweight..?

[@MalleusIudaeorum]

I love that this is the only thing Ngannou fans can actually say when people say Tom is the best heavyweight now. “PEOPLE SAID THE SAME THING ABOUT GANE” It’s called a strawman, it’s an extremely poor form of argument and it has nothing to do with Tom’s abilities. It shows that even Francis fans are worried about what Tom would do to their boy when that’s the only argument they have.

[@Mixed-Media-Arts]

I thought the same. Recency bias. How quickly Chael forgets. Actually, Tom Aspinall and Cyril Gane should be the next matchup.

[@animaniac2618]

@@MalleusIudaeorum I hope you’re not thinking that Aspinall beats ngannou

[@MalleusIudaeorum]

@@animaniac2618 he plays with him brother. He is better in every single aspect of MMA than Ngannou. Ngannou has a power advantage (that’s the only advantage he has and Tom doesn’t have pillows in his fists either, he’s a big hitter) and that only lasts one round until he gasses, he has sloppy boxing while Tom has done legit pro boxing and been a sparring partner for the Fury’s and he’s also the quickest heavyweight by far. He’s a BJJ black belt and is way superior to everyone else with the wrestling and his ground game. When all a guy has is a power advantage but is out skilled everywhere else then hardcore fight fans know how that go 9/10 times. Ngannou has a punchers chance against Tom in the first round. Tom does everything at an extremely high level, he’s very well-rounded. Tom beats him on the ground, on the feet or the wrestling.

[@animaniac2618]

@@MalleusIudaeorum Ngannou is a better kickboxer that’s what matters in MMA also I would give Francis better wrestling considering how he held off Stipe and how he wrestled gane.

[@johnconlon6732]

Tom will detroy tua in less than 5 mins...fact not fiction

[@samcocherl680]

Never Lost and Never Will

[@adrenochromejoe7448]

Off topic ... Masvidal is the king of taking Ls

[@19faf]

and teeth.

[@SecondTimothy224through26]

Chael, when we are talking boxing + wrestling at heavyweight, we are looking at: Stipe Miocic, Curtis a Blaydes, and Tom Aspinall (possibly the champ too if we consider what he did to the Interim Champion with only one knee). Of the first three… if there next fight were against each other… who would HONESTLY bet on?