UFC Heavyweight Tom Aspinall Critiques Michael Chandler Fight IQ Amid Losing Streak

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has publicly criticized Michael Chandler's fighting style and fight IQ, attributing Chandler's recent struggles to an overly aggressive approach that lacks strategic pacing. Aspinall, speaking after Chandler's loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314, noted Chandler's tendency to fight at full intensity from the start, which he believes is unsustainable and surprising given Chandler's experience. Chandler, who has only one win in his last six UFC fights, responded on social media by calling out Aspinall's own inability to secure a fight with Jon Jones, highlighting a perceived hypocrisy. Paddy Pimblett, who defeated Chandler at UFC 314, also reflected on the fight, admitting he had hoped for a knockout but ended up delivering a decisive TKO in the third round. Aspinall is set to defend his undisputed heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, marking his first defense since being elevated to champion. The exchanges underscore tensions in the UFC lightweight and heavyweight divisions as fighters navigate career highs and lows.