Tom Aspinall is the UFC Heavyweight Champion and the most complete heavyweight in the sport. The Wigan-born fighter combined an elite submission game with genuine knockout power in both hands and the footwork and boxing technique that 265-pound fighters rarely possess. His fights rarely go to a decision -- he finds finishes with striking or submissions, and does so against top opposition.
Aspinall held the interim heavyweight title after annihilating Sergei Pavlovich in 84 seconds at UFC 295. When Jon Jones retired on June 21, 2025, Aspinall was promoted to undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion -- a promotion he had earned through dominant performances. Jones never lost the belt in the Octagon; he vacated it upon retirement, and the interim champion stepped up to undisputed.
At 31 with the most complete skill set in the heavyweight division, Aspinall is the future of the division and a genuine candidate for pound-for-pound relevance. His BJJ is black-belt level, his boxing is the best in the division, and his finishing rate speaks for itself.
- UFC Heavyweight Champion (promoted from interim upon Jon Jones's retirement, June 2025)
- Finished Sergei Pavlovich in 84 seconds for the interim title at UFC 295
- 10-fight UFC winning streak
- Fastest heavyweight title win in UFC history
- Elite BJJ black belt combined with elite striking
- Most technically complete heavyweight in the modern era
- 01Overhand right from Orthodox stance
- 02Rear naked choke from back mount
- 03Arm triangle choke from top
- 04Jab-cross to body shot combination
- 05Takedown to ground control
- 06Spinning back kick to the body
Aspinall waited his turn, dominated every fight, and when Jones retired he was the guy. England's heavyweight champion of the world. At 31, the most complete heavyweight in the game. Show your kids this one -- sometimes the path to the top means proving it over and over until the door opens.