News Curtis Blaydes vs Tom Aspinall set to headline UFC London on July 23

[UFCIsNOTRigged]

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Presumably for the rumored July 23rd card in the UK?

 

[KazDibiase]

 

[Question]

That's a very good fight and a great test for Aspinall.
I can't really decide who would win atm, but I know it'll be a fun bout and will be an awesome main event.

Tom is already champ material IMO and if he manages to put Blaydes away in dominant fashion like he's been doing to everybody else in his UFC run I'll be even more impressed.

 

[WhosTheBoss]

Aspinal wins, he gets his title shot

 

[blaseblah]

Good fight but I wish they would fight the washed up fighters (Stipe and Jones) instead of each other.

 

[SeattleFightFan]

That's a bad idea on Toms side. IMO.

EDIT: then again, there isn't an easy fight anymore. I'm not sure I'd suggest Tui, Gane, Stipe or Beast instead if I were his agent.

 

[markg171]

Blaydes probably ends the run.

 

[Travis Alexander]

Tough test for Tom but I love this fight tbh, we will learn a lot about the depths to his game in this matchup.

 

[Siver!]

I think Stipe is the best fight for Tom, but if they're reserving Stipe for Jones' heavyweight debut in the next couple of decades, then this is a good second choice IMO.

Tough fight for Tom, but he's basically fighting to challenge for the title.

I guess the thinking is Blaydes-Aspinall wouldn't move the needle as a title fight just yet, so use it as a contender eliminator.

 

[You Will Vote For Dreyga]

Good fight but I wish they would fight the washed up fighters (Stipe and Jones) instead of each other.

Neither of those Divas would signed for anything less than a massive name

 

[Dude Incredible]

Excellent fight

 

[SeattleFightFan]

I think Stipe is the best fight for Tom, but if they're reserving Stipe for Jones' heavyweight debut in the next couple of decades, then this is a good second choice IMO.

Tough fight for Tom, but he's basically fighting to challenge for the title.

I guess the thinking is Blaydes-Aspinall wouldn't move the needle as a title fight just yet, so use it as a contender eliminator.

Right.

They need Aspinall fighting in England, and Blaydes is always down for a payday (his words not mine), so it's an easy one.

Whereas clearly every potential title fight that could be in the works is not an easy one lol

 

[Mesos]

" I'm not hearing interim-title, Curtis Blaydes yes" - Ariel Helwani





Presumably for the rumored July 23rd card in the UK?

Damn thats a tough fight for Aspinall. If he wins this then hes ready for a title fight. Surprised Tuivasa didnt sign up for this one

 

[markys00]

Blaydes should be a solid favorite. I'm very surprised. I don't think the fight happens, though.

 

[downthepines]

I see Tom eating elbows after some spirited exchanges standing. Curtis is shitletot gatekeeper...

 

[RedCansLoom16]

So lock in Gane vs Bam Bam in Paris then

 

[markys00]

I see Tom eating elbows after some spirited exchanges standing. Curtis is shitletot gatekeeper...

Ah, someone gets the word gatekeeper. Rare for sherdog.

 

[LeBron]

Blaydes 50-45.

 

[Hdfi]

Damn they are not making it easy for Aspinall

 

[NoSmilez]

This is a good fight. They aren't really rushing him. He is doing the wrestler's test now.