Despite suffering from severe back pain and facing numerous obstacles leading up to the fight, Tom Aspinall persevered and ultimately won the UFC interim heavyweight title at UFC 295.
Tom Aspinall almost missed the opportunity to win the UFC interim heavyweight title due to a sudden back injury before his fight at UFC 295. The injury occurred during a sparring session just before he was set to leave for the U.S., leaving him unable to work out for several days. Despite contemplating pulling out of the fight, Aspinall underwent treatment and ultimately decided to go through with the bout.
The U.K. vet took the fight on short notice and faced numerous obstacles in the lead-up to the event. He kept the extent of his injury troubles from the promotion, describing the fight week as “a lot of anxiety.” However, he ended up turning the worst-case scenario into the best-case scenario by winning the fight and achieving his dream of becoming a UFC champion.
After taking some hard shots from his opponent early in the fight, Aspinall regrouped and managed to secure the victory, despite the challenges he faced leading up to the event. Reflecting on the experience, he expressed relief that his back had recovered and emphasized the importance of facing adversity head-on in his pursuit of personal growth. Ultimately, Aspinall’s determination and resilience paid off as he achieved his goal of becoming a UFC champion.