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Tom Aspinall warns fans about inappropriate behavior: 'If I notice, there will be punches'

Aspinall promoted to UFC linear champion after Jon Jones retired

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Tom aspinall and the father on a hunting afternoon. Photo: Reproduction Instagram

As much as he stands out for his cordial and polite behavior, Tom aspinall doesn't seem to have much patience with bold and not-so-respectful fans. In an interview with the YouTube channel 'One On One MMA', the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) opened his heart and confessed that he hates the habit of taking photos of people without their consent, especially when he is accompanied by his children.

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“If I’m with my kids and you take a photo without my consent, there could be punches flying. That’s a horrible thing to do — I hate it. Come up and ask to take a photo; even if I’m with the kids, I’ll probably say yes, and if I don’t, it’s for a good reason,” the Brit said.

Tom Aspinall is having a great time in the UFC

Tom aspinall is the new heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC Europe

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The Englishman was promoted to linear heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) with the official announcement of the Jon Jones Retirement. The victory legitimized one of the best trajectories of the organization today. Aspinall is on a streak of three consecutive victories, all in less than 80 seconds. The last time one of his fights reached the second round was more than four years ago, when he submitted Andrei Arlovski at UFC Vegas 36.

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