Tom Aspinall's Quick Victories: A Test of Stamina Against Ciryl Gane

The Speed vs. The Distance

Tom Aspinall, the reigning heavyweight champion, is renowned for his lightning-fast knockouts. But can he last the distance if needed?

This Saturday, he faces Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. Gane, who has gone to the scorecards five times in his UFC career, hinted that he might try to take the fight into deeper waters, possibly extending it past the first two rounds.

Aspinall's Record: Quick and Deadly

Aspinall's recent fights have been short and sweet, with none of his last three opponents lasting past the first 90 seconds. In fact, only Andrei Arlovski has made it to the second round against him.

Aspinall found Gane's "deep waters" comment amusing, joking that anyone who uses that phrase gets knocked out in the first minute.

The Road to the Title

Aspinall became the undisputed champion after Jon Jones' retirement. Before that, he was the interim champion, defending his title once against Curtis Blaydes in just 60 seconds.

Despite being a favorite in this fight, Aspinall isn't taking Gane lightly. He respects Gane's skills and experience, having been an interim champion and having two title shots himself.

Can Aspinall Go the Distance?

When asked about his ability to go the distance, Aspinall joked that his team is now aiming for a boring split decision, just to switch things up. He's known for his quick finishes, but this time, he might be planning to take it slow, much to the crowd's dismay.