{"id":208110,"date":"2025-10-12T19:01:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T19:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/208110\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T19:01:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T19:01:07","slug":"tom-aspinall-names-prime-daniel-cormier-as-his-ultimate-stylistic-nightmare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/208110\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Aspinall Names Prime Daniel Cormier As His Ultimate Stylistic Nightmare"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t \"Daniel<\/a>Jul 7, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Daniel Cormier (blue gloves) celebrates beating Stipe Miocic (red gloves) during UFC 226 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports\t\t\t \t\t\t <\/p>\n

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\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n

However, despite his dominance, the Manchester native recently admitted there\u2019s one fighter from the past who would have been a nightmare matchup for him. And it\u2019s none other than former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tom Aspinall Talks Highly About the 265lbs Version of Daniel Cormier<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In a recent appearance on the ShxtsnGigs podcast<\/a>, the reigning heavyweight champion said, \u201cYeah, you know, Daniel Cormier. Peak DC has the worst style for me ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cHe\u2019s like short \u2014 I\u2019ve said this to his face \u2014 short guy who just keeps walking forward, changes levels in between grappling and punches. You can\u2019t take him down, and he\u2019s got cardio for days. For my style, he\u2019s a nightmare. Ah, he was a beast. Peak \u2018DC\u2019 was unreal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tom Aspinall says Daniel Cormier at his peak would be a nightmare matchup\ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n

Tom Aspinall was asked if there\u2019s any fighter \u2014 current, retired, in or outside the UFC \u2014 that he thinks he\u2019d definitely lose to.
He replied:
\u201cYeah, you know, Daniel Cormier. Peak DC has the worst style\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vLlcBcKwI4<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Fans will remember that Cormier began his career as a heavyweight in Strikeforce, where he captured the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix title in 2011. His UFC journey could have unfolded very differently had he stayed at 265lbs from the start.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, training alongside the then-heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez pushed him to drop down to 205lbs, where he went on to dominate in Jon Jones\u2019 absence. Cormier eventually returned to heavyweight and made history at UFC 226 by knocking out Stipe Miocic<\/a> to become just the second fighter in UFC history to hold two belts simultaneously.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Daniel Cormier Believes Alex Pereira Will Become the MMA GOAT If He Defeats Jon Jones<\/a><\/p>\n

Given the list of elite fighters Cormier defeated over his career, it\u2019s no surprise that Aspinall holds the Olympic standout in such high regard. While a showdown between the two can only remain a fantasy, Aspinall\u2019s reality is just as compelling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Tom<\/a>Tom Aspinall with post-event media during the UFC 304 event at Co-op Etihad Campus, SportCity, Manchester, England on the 27 July 2024. Copyright: xAndyxRowlandx PMI-6350-0004<\/p>\n

The Englishman is set to return to the Octagon after nearly 15 months to defend his heavyweight crown for the first time against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. After being upgraded to undisputed status following UFC Baku earlier this year, Aspinall now looks to usher in a new era at 265 lbs following Jon Jones\u2019 retirement<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The big question remains: will Aspinall continue his reign, or will Gane finally capture gold in his third attempt?<\/p>\n

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