Tom Aspinall gave a detailed play-by-play of the moment he found out he had been named the new UFC heavyweight champion after Jon Jones announced his retirement.

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has revealed the extreme thing fighters are required to do if they break a little-known rule. Aspinall, 32, was upgraded from interim to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion following Jon Jones ’ retirement last weekend.

Newly minted UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall isn't looking to waste any time this year. The first-ever British heavyweight champion, Aspinall had his career on hold for the better part of a year while Jon Jones halted the division. With 'Bones' gone, Aspinall has ascended the throne, and he has grand plans.