Heavyweight KO Artist Eyes Tom Aspinall: ‘I’ll Stand With Him’

And now, with the clock ticking on his UFC run, he’s eyeing one last monster opportunity. Ahead of his UFC Nashville main event this Saturday, the longtime contender sat down with MMA Junkie and made his interest in a Tom Aspinall showdown crystal clear:

‘I stand up right there with him. That’d be good to fight him before everything is said and done with. I have a couple fights left on my contract. I would love to finish out my contract… Let him know I need to fight Tom Aspinall for the belt.’

Lewis, who holds the record for most knockouts in UFC history, has shared the cage with a who’s who of heavyweight violence: Francis Ngannou, Curtis Blaydes, Daniel Cormier, and Tai Tuivasa, just to name a few. His raw power, unorthodox rhythm, and crowd-pleasing chaos make him the kind of wildcard that can flip any fight—and any division—on its head.

Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall has made it known he wants to clean out the top 10 within a year. That’s no small task. But if you’re going to run through the rankings, Lewis is a box you have to check. He’s dangerous, he’s marketable, and he’s still got the kind of pop that can ruin plans and end hype trains.

If Lewis handles business this weekend and grabs the mic with intent, don’t be surprised if that callout rings louder than expected. The Black Beast has nothing to lose—and that makes him one of the most dangerous men in the game.