“Tom is gigantic, he’s big, he’s light on his feet. I always say he’s like the Muhammad Ali of mixed martial arts,” UFC veteran Michael Bisping said about Tom Aspinall back in late 2023, after Aspinall demolished Sergei Pavlovich in the first round at UFC 295 to claim the interim LHW belt. Combining knockout power with the reflexes and speed of a flyweight, the Brit quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous next-generation heavyweights in the UFC.

Moving into 2025, Tom Aspinall now holds the undisputed heavyweight crown, particularly after Jon Jones  “ducked” him without a title defense. All eyes now turn to his first official title defense, scheduled for October 25 at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi against Ciryl Gane. The hype is building rapidly, with Aspinall already making headlines a month in advance thanks to his latest annual InBody scan, which has sparked widespread discussion across social media.

What’s new about Tom Aspinall’s latest InBody scan?

The countdown to UFC 321 is on, and with just a little less than a month to go, 6’5” Tom Aspinall has grabbed headlines once again, this time by sharing his body stats on his Instagram story. In the update, the Salford native highlighted his weight and body composition, emphasizing his growing muscle mass and an impressively low reported body fat. According to his report, he weighs 115.7 kg ( 255 lbs), with 59 kg (130 lbs) of that as muscle, suggesting a body fat of 11.2%. But is it really that low?

Tom Aspinall remains deep in fight camp—as he always does—ready to take on anyone, anywhere. But the reported 11.2% body fat figure has raised eyebrows, especially when considering what it looks like for someone around 10% body fat. In comparison, Conor McGregor, at featherweight, typically cuts to around 8–10%, a figure that has never been publicly confirmed to be lower. Experts at UltimatePerformance.com assess his physique and estimate he may actually carry closer to 20% body fat.

Still, body fat isn’t always a liability. Beyond appearance, his recent strength and conditioning tests tell another story: scoring 112/110, he demonstrates an “elite balance of strength, muscle, and conditioning.” His basal metabolic rate (BMR) sits at roughly 2,600 calories.

Using the Katch-McArdle formula, Aspinall’s BMR changes depending on body fat assumptions: at 11.2%, it measures around 2,590 calories, while at 21%, it drops to approximately 2,345 calories. Numbers aside, one fact stands out—Tom Aspinall combines size, skill, and athleticism in a way that defies the typical UFC heavyweight mold.

Aspinall earns praise from Dricus du Plessis

Tom Aspinall has become a standout not just with fans, but also among his fellow UFC champions, including former middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis. Du Plessis. The former middleweight champ, who dropped the belt to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, had previously shared his thoughts on the Brit’s future in the UFC heavyweight division.

By that time, Tom Aspinall had secured the undisputed heavyweight championship, holding the interim title for over 500 days after Jon Jones retired in June 2025. With Jones retired, the Salford native officially claimed the top spot in the division. From du Plessis’s perspective, Aspinall will dominate the division for a long stretch.

Speaking to Betway South Africa in July, Dricus du Plessis said:  “The first time you saw Tom Aspinall fight, you knew there was something special, He’s almost the next generation of heavyweight, in my opinion, where he moves like a middleweight. He’s light on his feet. He can grapple, he can strike, he can wrestle, so I’m really happy for him. I think he’s going to be a great champion, and I think he’s going to be a champion for a long time. I don’t think there’s a lot of heavyweights on his level right now.”

With such high praise, the question now turns to Tom Aspinall’s future in the UFC heavyweight division. Can he maintain his trajectory at the top, or will rising stars like Gable Steveson, Jon Jones’ protégé, eventually challenge his dominance? Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this next chapter unfolds. Share your thoughts below.