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Set to face Curtis Blaydes
Aspinall will take on Curtis Blaydes in a main event fight in London on July 23, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Aspinall has cruised to a 5-0 record to start his UFC career, winning four fights in the first round and one in the second. He'll face a tough opponent in Blaydes, who has won six of his last seven fights.
Aspinall has cruised to a 5-0 record to start his UFC career, winning four fights in the first round and one in the second. He'll face a tough opponent in Blaydes, who has won six of his last seven fights.
Cruises to win in London main event
Aspinall defeated Alexander Volkov via submission (straight armlock) at 3:45 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
This is the victory that should propel Aspinall in the heavyweight division. Wins over the likes of Alan Baudot, Jake Collier, Andrei Arlovski, and Sergey Spivac are one thing, but blowing past a former Bellator Heavyweight Champion and the widely-respected Volkov is another thing entirely. Aspinall landed a handful of power shots on the feet before getting his wrestling game going. He picks his spots extremely well and doesn't seem to overextend himself inside the Octagon. Add in a solid ground game, and Aspinall has all the makings of a top heavyweight contender. The UFC is going to have no choice but to push the 28-year-old quickly. The top of the division lacks depth, and Aspinall has more than shown he is up for the challenge. In the meantime, Aspinall will take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus that was awarded to all fighters who earned finishes Saturday.
This is the victory that should propel Aspinall in the heavyweight division. Wins over the likes of Alan Baudot, Jake Collier, Andrei Arlovski, and Sergey Spivac are one thing, but blowing past a former Bellator Heavyweight Champion and the widely-respected Volkov is another thing entirely. Aspinall landed a handful of power shots on the feet before getting his wrestling game going. He picks his spots extremely well and doesn't seem to overextend himself inside the Octagon. Add in a solid ground game, and Aspinall has all the makings of a top heavyweight contender. The UFC is going to have no choice but to push the 28-year-old quickly. The top of the division lacks depth, and Aspinall has more than shown he is up for the challenge. In the meantime, Aspinall will take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus that was awarded to all fighters who earned finishes Saturday.
Now facing Alexander Volkov
Aspinall will face Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight fight at the UFC's March 19 event in London, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The England native had previously been expected to face Shamil Abdurakhimov in the UFC's return to his home country. Abdurakhimov will take on Sergei Pavlovich instead, with Aspinall remaining on the card to headline the event against Volkov. Aspinall is undefeated through four UFC fights, while Volkov is 8-3 as a UFC fighter.
The England native had previously been expected to face Shamil Abdurakhimov in the UFC's return to his home country. Abdurakhimov will take on Sergei Pavlovich instead, with Aspinall remaining on the card to headline the event against Volkov. Aspinall is undefeated through four UFC fights, while Volkov is 8-3 as a UFC fighter.
Still on London card
Aspinall will no longer fight Shamil Abdurakhimov, however, the heavyweight fighter is still on the London card for March 19, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport Nederland reports.
ANALYSIS
With Abdurakhimov now set to fight Sergei Pavlovich, Aspinall will be given a new opponent for the UFC London card. While there aren't many details as to why Aspinall's opponent was switched, it is a good sign that he's still on the London card. Expect the UFC to give Aspinall a new opponent in the coming weeks.
With Abdurakhimov now set to fight Sergei Pavlovich, Aspinall will be given a new opponent for the UFC London card. While there aren't many details as to why Aspinall's opponent was switched, it is a good sign that he's still on the London card. Expect the UFC to give Aspinall a new opponent in the coming weeks.
Facing Abdurakhimov in March
Aspinall (hand) will fight Shamil Abdurakhimov (head) in a heavyweight bout at UFC's March 19 event, Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Aspinall is 4-0 since debuting for the UFC last summer and is coming off a TKO (strikes) victory over Sergey Spivac in September, and he'll attempt to continue his strong showing in March. Abdurakhimov entered the Octagon in September for the first time since 2019, but he was beat down by Chris Daukaus and lost via TKO (strikes), bringing his losing streak to two bouts.
Aspinall is 4-0 since debuting for the UFC last summer and is coming off a TKO (strikes) victory over Sergey Spivac in September, and he'll attempt to continue his strong showing in March. Abdurakhimov entered the Octagon in September for the first time since 2019, but he was beat down by Chris Daukaus and lost via TKO (strikes), bringing his losing streak to two bouts.