Andrei Arlovski vs Tom Aspinall — Fight recap

Tom Aspinall submitted Andrei Arlovski via rear-naked choke in the second round at 1:09, showcasing superior striking efficiency and grappling control in their heavyweight matchup on February 20, 2021. Aspinall landed 37 of 60 significant strikes (61%) compared to Arlovski's 20 of 55 (36%), while controlling the action for 2:17 of the fight.

The decisive moment came after Aspinall successfully executed his only takedown attempt, establishing dominant position that led to the submission finish. Arlovski managed just 20 significant strikes with limited offensive output, unable to establish his distance or prevent the clinch work that preceded the takedown.

Aspinall's performance demonstrated the effectiveness of his wrestling-based approach against the aging former champion, establishing him as a rising heavyweight contender capable of dismantling established veterans through technical grappling.