Athletic talent often seems to be a hereditary trait in many families. The sporting community has witnessed a number of father-son and sibling duos in sports. And the world of the UFC is no exception. Here, the Diaz brothers, Nick and Nate, stand as one of the most prominent examples. Most UFC fans may be aware that the famed UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall will be fighting Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295. But, due to a certain reason, a large chunk of fans are currently confused about whether Aspinall has any such family members in the field of sports or not.
It is Aspinall’s surname that lies at the root of this confusion. Most UFC fans may know that Tom is a UK native. But there’s another prominent Aspinall in the UK’s sports landscape that has created this confusion. The noted Darts star and current World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall is a famous name among fans of the sport. And the commonality of the Aspinall surname has left a lot of fans confused about whether these two Aspinalls are connected.
Tom Aspinall and Nathan Aspinall are as connected as their respective sports
Tom started his martial arts training at an early age, fueled by the desire to be a professional MMA fighter. Before joining the UFC, Tom gained experience fighting for multiple promotions. In contrast, Nathan Aspinall has been competing in Professional Darts Corporation events since 2012. Reports also reveal that Tom Aspinall was born in Leigh, Manchester, whereas the current World Matchplay champ Aspinall hails from Stockport.
While many in the UFC community know that it was Tom’s father Andy Aspinall’s background in martial arts that prompted him to take martial arts at an early age, there are no reports about the early life of the Darts professional, Nathan Aspinall.
There are hardly any reports that talk about the relationship between these two. But looking at the details that we have about Tom and Nathan Aspinall, it’s hard to imagine that they are connected. And among the dissimilarities between the two is how different their chosen sports are. Tom’s sport is a lot more physical than Nathan’s and exposes him to the risk of severe injuries. But with his next fight knocking at the door, the UFC heavyweight may be preparing strategies to counter his rival.
Which fight strategy should Tom Aspinall pick to get a win against his next rival?
Aspinall’s impending fight against Russian UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 on November 11 is a focal point for many fans. A look at Pavlovich’s fights and their results will reveal that he is a brutal striker. The record of ‘83% of total wins by KO/TKO’ serves as proof of this fact.
On the contrary, Aspinall is equipped with a formidable high-level ground game, honed through years of training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from a young age. The skill difference was evident from Pavlovich’s defeat to renowned UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem at UFC Fight Night 141 as it demonstrated his inability on the ground.
Hence, it’s quite understandable that the UK native will stand a superb chance of gaining a victory if he manages to get the fight to the ground. Do you think he’ll be able to defeat his fearsome striker rival, Pavlovich, at UFC 295 on November 11th?
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