Tom Aspinall Quiz Questions and Answers

Q1. Where was Tom Aspinall born?
A. London, England
B. Salford, Greater Manchester, England
C. Liverpool, England
D. Birmingham, England
Answer: B. Salford, Greater Manchester, England

Q2. What is Tom Aspinall’s date of birth?
A. 11 April 1990
B. 11 April 1993
C. 11 April 1995
D. 15 May 1993
Answer: B. 11 April 1993

Q3. Approximately how tall is Tom Aspinall?
A. 6 ft 1 in
B. 6 ft 3 in
C. 6 ft 5 in
D. 6 ft 7 in
Answer: C. 6 ft 5 in

Q4. What is Tom Aspinall’s approximate reach?
A. 74 inches
B. 76 inches
C. 78 inches
D. 80 inches
Answer: C. 78 inches

Q5. In which weight class does Tom Aspinall primarily compete in the UFC?
A. Heavyweight
B. Light Heavyweight
C. Middleweight
D. Welterweight
Answer: A. Heavyweight

Q6. At what age did Tom Aspinall begin training in martial arts, following his father’s footsteps?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 12
Answer: C. 7

Q7. Who is Tom Aspinall’s father and primary early coach?
A. Andy Aspinall
B. John Aspinall
C. Mark Aspinall
D. Paul Aspinall
Answer: A. Andy Aspinall

Q8. What notable physical change occurred for Aspinall around ages 16–17?
A. He lost significant weight
B. He grew from about 5’8″ to 6’5″
C. He switched from right- to left-handed stance
D. He suffered a career-ending injury
Answer: B. He grew from about 5’8″ to 6’5″

Q9. In Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Aspinall won the British Open in which belt classes?
A. Only white and blue
B. All belt classes except black belt
C. Only purple and brown
D. Only black belt
Answer: B. All belt classes except black belt

Q10. What was Aspinall’s approximate amateur MMA record?
A. 5-3
B. 12-4
C. 9-0
D. Undefeated with 15 wins
Answer: C. 9-0

Q11. In which year did Tom Aspinall make his professional MMA debut?
A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2018
Answer: A. 2014

Q12. In which year did Aspinall make his UFC debut?
A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021
Answer: C. 2020

Q13. What record does Aspinall hold related to fight duration in the UFC (minimum fights threshold)?
A. Longest average fight time
B. Shortest average fight time
C. Most decisions
D. Most five-round fights
Answer: B. Shortest average fight time

Q14. Against whom did Aspinall win the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship in November 2023?
A. Curtis Blaydes
B. Alexander Volkov
C. Ciryl Gane
D. Sergei Pavlovich
Answer: D. Sergei Pavlovich

Q15. How did Aspinall finish Sergei Pavlovich to win the interim title?
A. Submission in round 2
B. Decision
C. Knockout/TKO in the first round
D. Disqualification
Answer: C. Knockout/TKO in the first round

Q16. At which event did Aspinall successfully defend his interim title against Curtis Blaydes?
A. UFC 295
B. UFC 304
C. UFC 309
D. UFC 321
Answer: B. UFC 304

Q17. How quickly did Aspinall stop Curtis Blaydes in their 2024 rematch?
A. Under 30 seconds
B. Approximately 1 minute of the first round
C. End of round 2
D. By decision
Answer: B. Approximately 1 minute of the first round

Q18. How did Tom Aspinall become the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion in 2025?
A. By defeating Jon Jones
B. By defeating Ciryl Gane
C. After Jon Jones retired and he was promoted
D. By winning a tournament
Answer: C. After Jon Jones retired and he was promoted

Q19. What was the result of Aspinall’s title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October 2025?
A. Aspinall won by knockout
B. Gane won by decision
C. Aspinall won by submission
D. No Contest due to eye pokes
Answer: D. No Contest due to eye pokes

Q20. Approximately how many Performance of the Night awards has Aspinall earned in the UFC?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
Answer: C. 7

Q21. Which gym/team is closely associated with Tom Aspinall’s training?
A. American Top Team
B. Team Kaobon / Aspinall BJJ
C. Jackson-Wink MMA
D. Tristar Gym
Answer: B. Team Kaobon / Aspinall BJJ

Q22. What is a common nickname associated with Tom Aspinall?
A. The Honey Badger
B. The Spider
C. The Notorious
D. Bones
Answer: A. The Honey Badger

Q23. What is Aspinall’s approximate professional MMA record as of recent data (around 2025–2026)?
A. 12-5
B. 15-3
C. 18-1
D. 10-8
Answer: B. 15-3

Q24. Aspinall is known for a high finishing rate. Roughly how many of his professional wins have come by finish (KO/TKO or submission)?
A. Fewer than half
B. About half
C. The large majority / nearly all
D. None by submission
Answer: C. The large majority / nearly all

Q25. Which early career injury caused Aspinall to miss significant time and was described by him as one of the lowest points of his life?
A. Broken hand
B. Knee injury
C. Shoulder dislocation
D. Concussion
Answer: B. Knee injury