Tom Aspinall ignited the crowd at Manchester's Co-op Live, delivering a devastating knockout victory over Curtis Blaydes in the first round to successfully defend his interim heavyweight title.
The fight mirrored Aspinall's previous encounter with Sergei Pavlovich in November. Blaydes showcased his formidable power early, but Aspinall, known for his resilience, regained composure, closed the distance, and landed a thunderous left hook that sent Blaydes crashing to the canvas. A flurry of follow-up strikes from Aspinall forced the referee to intervene, ending the fight just one minute into the first round.
Aspinall's dominant performance solidified his position as the top active heavyweight in the UFC. He has avenged his lone loss in the promotion and continues to showcase his elite striking ability and finishing prowess.
The question now arises, who will be next to face the formidable Aspinall? Could a clash with the legendary Jon Jones be on the horizon?
