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UFC was particularly appreciative during the run up to UFC300 when they were trying to get Leon Edwards on that fight card, when Leon simply said "yes" to every single opponent suggested, and I think there were 3 or 4 different opponents the UFC came up with.Aspinall should be the main event. He is the champ despite of the Jones drama and a HW.
So UFC are rewarding him with the Main Event in a rare UK PPV.
Aspinall is the New Kid on the Block (in relative terms) and so he's getting 2nd billing. Plus that Aspinall/Blaydes fight is for Interim Belt and not the Undisputed Belt.
Edwards has 17 UFC fights going back to 2014. That's a LOT of UFC fights. Coming up to 10 years as a UFC fighter.
Aspinall has 8 UFC fights going back to 2020. Almost 4 years as a UFC fighter.
Ergo..... it's only correct and fair that Leo Edwards fight is the main event for these reasons.