26 Jun 2025 · 2 h 13 min
Books from Tom Aspinall
“Tom Aspinall: The UFC Doesn't Want You To Know This! Jon Jones Wasn't Living Like An Athlete!”
Books mentioned
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The conversation
Tom Aspinall, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, discusses Jon Jones' retirement and his path to the title. He explores the mental techniques he uses to manage fear, including visualization and hypnotherapy. The conversation also covers the financial realities of MMA, his son's autism diagnosis, and his philosophy on achieving greatness.
Talking points
- Reaction to Jon Jones' retirement
- Mental preparation through visualization and hypnotherapy
- Financial struggles of MMA fighters
- Career-threatening knee injury and recovery
- Son's autism diagnosis and NHS challenges
- Managing fear before fights with GSP's advice
- Anti-climax of success and life after fighting