Tom Aspinall not too long ago said that he’s unfazed by the unconventional battle time set for UFC 304, emphasizing that his coaching camp included acclimating his physique to compete at early hours.
Aspinall is gearing as much as defend his interim heavyweight title in a rematch in opposition to his former rival Curtis Blaydes within the co-main occasion of the upcoming UFC 304 pay-per-view, scheduled for July 27 on the Co-op Stay enviornment in Manchester, England.
The occasion broadcast is about to start at roughly 11 PM BST (native time), with the scheduling designed primarily to accommodate North American audiences. Consequently, Aspinall will make his stroll to the octagon within the early hours of the following morning (July 28 in Manchester).
Regardless of his prior entreaties and appeals to the UFC brass to regulate the beginning time for UFC 304, the 31-year-old Salford native’s plea was finally denied. Now, Aspinall seems totally devoted to his preparation, expressing that he’s unperturbed by the occasion’s timing…
Aspinall Says 4 AM Coaching Periods Will Help Efficiency At UFC 304
Throughout a latest look on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Aspinall revealed his distinctive preparation for UFC 304. To situation his physique for the early-hour battle, he wakes up at 4 AM each day and incorporates a standard gypsy technique into his coaching.
“When it will get to about 4 AM, I get my alarm on, I’m going outdoors, do a bit shadowboxing within the hay bales,” Aspinall stated. “After which I do the previous traveler technique of dipping your knuckles in petrol for about 20 minutes because the solar’s arising, and that hardens your knuckles.”
The interim UFC heavyweight champion additional added that apart from his morning exercise routine to coach his physique to be alert at 4 AM, he hasn’t been overly involved with the early begin time.
“Look mate, when you can battle very well at 12 o’clock, midnight, however you’ll be able to’t battle very well at 4 AM, you weren’t that [good] within the first place, for my part. There are many occasions that I’ve traveled the world over and fought in numerous time zones with out even adjusting myself. And now I’ve had a full coaching camp at dwelling. I’m proper there able to battle, so if that’s an excuse, mate, you’re not that good within the first place.”
Aspinall and Blaydes beforehand clashed at UFC Combat Night time London in July 2022. The battle’s consequence was clouded by a dramatic flip of occasions, because the Brit endured a TKO defeat brought on by an unexpected knee damage simply 15 seconds into the competition.
Apart from that setback, Aspinall boasts seven victories within the Octagon, with notable wins in opposition to formidable opponents corresponding to Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov, and Marcin Tybura.
