Tom aspinall demonstrated why he is considered one of the most feared heavyweight fighters (up to 120,2kg). The Brit didn't give him a chance Curtis blaydes and won by knockout in the first round for the interim belt in the co-main fight of UFC 304, an event held this Saturday (27), in Manchester, England.
With the victory, Tom reaches 15 wins and three losses in his career. He now waits Jon Jones x Stipe Miocic to have a chance at the division's linear belt.
Blaydes, in turn, is unable to succeed in his first fight for the belt. The fighter has 18 positive results and five negative results.
Quick work on UFC 304
The rematch against Blaydes was marked by a rematch atmosphere, after the first clash was prematurely interrupted due to an injury to Aspinall. This time, the Englishman left no room for doubt.
Tom aspinall wins by knockout and sends a message to Jon Jones at UFC 304. Photo: Twitter/UFC News
A well-aimed jab shook the American, who went to the canvas. Aspinall, with the confidence of a lion, delivered a series of relentless blows until the referee intervened.
Tom Aspinall's challenge to Jon Jones
Thrilled with the achievement, Aspinall did not miss the opportunity to challenge the linear champion Jon Jones.
“I talked to Dana White and he wants to see this fight. Jon, I have nothing against you, but I believe I'm the best and I can beat you”, said the Brit.
UFC 304 results
MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Belal Muhammad | derrotou Leon edwards in the unanimous decision of the judges (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) - fight for the belt
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Tom aspinall derrotou Curtis blaydes by knockout at 1m00s of R1 – fight for the interim belt
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Paddy Pimblett derrotou Bobby Green by submission (triangle) at 3m22s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Gregory Robocop derrotou Christian Leroy Duncan in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): arnold allen derrotou Giga Chikadze in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Nathaniel Wood derrotou Daniel Pineda in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Bruna Brazil derrotou Molly McCann in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jake Hadley derrotou Caolan Loughran in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Muhammad Mokayev derrotou Manel kape in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Oban Elliott derrotou Preston Parsons in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Modest Bukauskas derrotou Marcin Prachnio via submission (katagatame) at 3min12s of R3
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sam Patterson derrotou Kiefer Crosbie via submission (katagatame) at 2min50s of R1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Mick Parkin derrotou Lukasz Brzeski by knockout (punches) at 3min23s of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Shauna Bannon derrotou Alice Ardelean in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
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