UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall recently spent time on the mats with British influencer Angry Ginge, and the outcome was precisely what one might anticipate from a professional fighter sparring with a content creator.
While Aspinall continues to pursue a highly anticipated bout for the undisputed title against lineal champion Jon Jones, with ongoing discussions facing uncertainty, he remains committed to training. His recent gym activity included hosting one of the UK`s most prominent online personalities for a session.
Aspinall`s last fight was in July at UFC 304, where he successfully defended his interim heavyweight belt against Curtis Blaydes. Following the victory, Aspinall`s focus shifted back to securing a title unification fight against the winner of the Jones vs. Stipe Miocic bout.
Jon Jones ultimately defeated Miocic via finish to retain his lineal heavyweight championship in his long-awaited first title defense. Subsequently, Jones hinted at ongoing negotiations with the UFC regarding a potential unified title clash with Aspinall.
Tom Aspinall Challenges Angry Ginge to Punch Him During a Humorous Grappling Exchange
Aspinall invited Angry Ginge to his gym to impart some basic MMA knowledge. As one of the top fighters in the UFC, Aspinall is an excellent source for instruction in both striking and ground fighting.
The lesson began with fundamental boxing techniques. Aspinall, known for his knockout victories over fighters like Serghei Spivac, Serghei Pavlovich, and Marcin Tybura, demonstrated stance, technique, and pad work. Ginge appeared eager to learn the basics.
However, the dynamics changed considerably when the session moved to the ground.
Aspinall dared Ginge to attempt controlling him from the full-mount position, a challenge the influencer conspicuously failed at despite his hopes for a viral moment. Later, Aspinall initiated another grappling exchange from side-mount, humorously challenging Ginge to hit him as hard as he could with ground strikes while trying to escape the position.
Predictably, Aspinall dominated these exchanges, giving Ginge a clear demonstration of the physical demands of MMA. This memorable grappling segment was captured on video.
Update on Tom Aspinall’s Potential Bout with Jon Jones
The prospect of Aspinall facing Jones recently encountered a potential hurdle. In a recent conversation with another fighter, Jones seemingly hinted at potential retirement, stating “I`m done” when asked about his future fighting plans.
Despite this, UFC CEO Dana White has expressed a relaxed stance regarding facilitating the Jones vs. Aspinall fight. Nevertheless, White has also mentioned the possibility of stripping Jones of his title if negotiations do not advance, which would be a disappointing conclusion to Aspinall`s lengthy wait for the undisputed shot.
Regardless of whether his opponent is Jones or another top contender, Aspinall is widely expected to compete for the undisputed heavyweight championship later this year. As for Jon Jones, his legendary career in the Octagon may potentially be nearing its end.
