Tom Aspinall’s bout at UFC Fight Night in July of the previous year ended on a rather grim note. The heavyweight fighter ended up on the losing side, and not in the most ideal way. Just 15 seconds into the first round, Aspinall suffered a serious knee injury. One that would sideline him from competition for a year.

However, the fighter made his triumphant return this year in July, securing a win over Marcin Tybura. However, the question lingers in the minds of the fans is what exactly happened to his knee that led to his previous loss? Let’s dig in deeper to find out!

What happened to Tom Aspinall’s knee?

When Aspinall collapsed onto the mat within just fifteen seconds, the referee immediately called the match off. He was in excruciating pain and couldn’t continue anymore, much to the confusion of his opponent and the fans in attendance. Once the fight was called off, Aspinall left the Octagon to get checked up.

His knee had gotten swollen, and the damage was significant. It turned out that he tore his MCL (medial collateral ligament) and meniscus, and there was also ACL damage to be found. The fighter would have to soon go into surgery to get himself fixed. The injury occurred as Aspinall threw a low kick at Curtis Blaydes, causing his right knee to buckle and collapse.

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“I’ve got a lot to prove,” Aspinall said later. “I’ve got a chip on my shoulder and these heavyweights are in for a bad time now, let me tell you.”

This marked his first loss in his UFC career. Aspinall would admit that his injury was a bitter moment for him. He felt that he should not have earned his first record loss the way he did. Once he was out of surgery and ready to go, he promised to give a tough time to all his opponents.

What’s next for Tom Aspinall?’

Following the filming of his popular training videos with former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall, Aspinall is gearing up to step inside the Octagon once again. His next target, Sergei Pavlovich. The Russian heavyweight boasts an impressive record of eighteen wins and one loss in his career.

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“I think that pre-injury Tom Aspinall and post-surgery Tom Aspinall are two completely different people,” Aspinall said after recovering from his gruesome injury. Fans hope that his injury doesn’t hold him back now, like it didn’t against Tybura. But the question remains whether Aspinall will be able to continue to dominate the heavyweight ranks. We’ll have to wait until UFC 295 to find out.

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