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Aspinall attends UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Current heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) and in full preparation to defend his title against Ciryl Gane , Tom Aspinall is constantly compared to older representatives of the most prestigious division in combat sports. Amid so many dominant and high-level figures, the Englishman was categorical in speculating about a confrontation with Daniel Cormier , who reigned in the category between 2018 and 2019 and retired in 2020.
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The fighter addressed the issue in a video posted to his YouTube channel. When discussing his technical fit with Cormier, he acknowledged that his fighting style combined with the American's physique would likely pose difficulties. However, he stated that he believed he had what it took to win the hypothetical matchup.
"I say this every time I see DC. I think he's a nightmare for me. He's short. He's in shape. He keeps coming at you. He would have been a very, very tough job for me. But I believe I have the power to knock anyone out," he said.
Tom Aspinall on what would have happened if him and Daniel Cormier fought:
“I say it every time when I see DC. I think he is in an absolute nightmare match up for me. He is short. He is fit. He keeps coming at ya.
He would have been a very-very hard work for me. But I… pic.twitter.com/EoEdS4qGJi
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At 32 years old, Tom Aspinall was promoted to undisputed champion after Jon Jones officially announced his retirement. He captured the interim title by knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in the first round and subsequently defended the provisional belt in less than a minute by defeating Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. This was the Briton's last performance, as he intends to start a new era in the division.
Daniel Cormier works as a UFC commentator
Daniel Cormier is one of the main commentators for the UFC. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
At 46 years old, Daniel Cormier works as one of the main commentators for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He debuted in MMA in 2009 after building a solid career in wrestling, including two Olympic appearances in 2004 and 2008. He became the king of the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) after Jon Jones had problems with the law and anti-doping tests. At 39 years old, DC became a double champion by knocking out Stipe Miocic in the first round in July 2018. After hanging up his gloves, he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022.
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