Tom Aspinall recently hit a PowerKube machine with a right hook and scored 128,130 points. Two years ago, Alex Pereira struck the same machine with a right hook and registered 191,769 points, showcasing his exceptional punching power. The comparison highlights the significant difference in measured striking force between the two fighters. Aspinall is a UFC heavyweight contender, while Pereira is a former middleweight and current light heavyweight champion known for his striking prowess. The PowerKube is a popular punching machine used to measure strike impact.
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall recently tested his punching power on a PowerKube machine, posting a score of 128,130 points with a right hook. The result drew immediate attention online because light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira hit the same machine two years ago and registered 191,769 points with a right hook — a gap of more than 63,000 points that underscores the Brazilian's reputation as one of the hardest hitters in combat sports.
Aspinall, 33, represents England and trains out of Team Kaobon. The six-foot-five heavyweight carries a 15-3 record and holds the UFC heavyweight title, ranking sixth in the pound-for-pound standings. He is widely regarded as one of the most well-rounded big men in the sport, averaging 7.63 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 67 percent striking accuracy — numbers that reflect both volume and precision in the cage.
Pereira, nicknamed Poatan, is 38 years old and fights out of Brazil under the Teixeira MMA and Fitness banner. The six-foot-four light heavyweight champion holds a 13-4 record and has built his entire combat sports identity around devastating striking. Despite competing a full division below Aspinall, his PowerKube score tells a different story on raw punching force. He averages 5.16 significant strikes per minute at 62 percent accuracy, prioritising quality and finishing power over output volume.
Why it matters
- The 63,000-plus point gap illustrates why Pereira is considered among the most powerful strikers in MMA regardless of weight class.
- Aspinall's score, while lower, comes from a fighter whose elite striking metrics are built on speed and accuracy rather than brute knockout power.
- Both men hold active UFC titles, making any cross-divisional power comparison a topic that resonates across the heavyweight and light heavyweight fan bases.
