Tom Aspinall Names Prime Daniel Cormier as His Ultimate Stylistic Nightmare

Joe Rogan once described Tom Aspinall as the next step in the evolution of heavyweights, praising his rare combination of speed and power. And the UFC commentator wasn’t wrong. The Englishman boasts an astonishing average fight time of just 2 minutes and 2 seconds and has never gone past the second round in his entire MMA career. His piston-like punches have flattened top contenders such as Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov, and Curtis Blaydes, showcasing just how dangerous he truly is.

However, despite his dominance, the Manchester native recently admitted there’s one fighter from the past who would have been a nightmare matchup for him. And it’s none other than former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier.

Tom Aspinall Talks Highly About the 265lbs Version of Daniel Cormier

During his prime, Cormier utilized his Olympic-level wrestling skills to silence critics and dominate his opponents. Despite being undersized at both 265lbs and 205lbs, Cormier is still regarded as one of the greatest to ever step inside the Octagon. Recognizing those achievements, Aspinall recently shared his thoughts on how a matchup with a prime heavyweight version of Cormier might have played out.

In a recent appearance on the ShxtsnGigs podcast, the reigning heavyweight champion said, “Yeah, you know, Daniel Cormier. Peak DC has the worst style for me ever.”

He continued, “He’s like short — I’ve said this to his face — short guy who just keeps walking forward, changes levels in between grappling and punches. You can’t take him down, and he’s got cardio for days. For my style, he’s a nightmare. Ah, he was a beast. Peak ‘DC’ was unreal.”