The co-main event of UFC 304 turned out to be the biggest fight for the English fans. Tom Aspinall put on a show by defeating Curtis Blaydes via TKO. With the win, Aspinall defended his UFC interim heavyweight championship while putting on a massive statement for Jon Jones.
After getting injured and losing the bout the first time, Tom Aspinall had an opportunity to take his revenge tonight. As the fan favorite, Aspinall delivered and made it look extremely easy. After the win, Tom Aspinall immediately called out UFC heavyweight Jon Jones for a title unification bout in the future.
Hello Jon. I have nothing against you personally, but I just think I’m better than you. I just know that I can beat you in a fight. So I’m coming for it.
Tom Aspinall via UFC 304 octagon interview
Going into the fight, Tom Aspinall promised to give the Manchester crowd an incredible fight, and he proved his words. The fight ended in the very first round after Aspinall connected a left straight jab followed by a right-hand strike. This was followed by some heavy ground and pound, which forced referee Marc Goddard to stop the fight.
It seems like Aspinall’s gypsy technique of knuckle hardening worked, even though the fighter has exposed the truth about it. Nevertheless, Aspinall extended his winning streak to three in a row with the win. On top of it, the British fighter managed to fulfill his dream of defending the heavyweight championship in Manchester.
Fight fans react to Tom Aspinall’s brutal TKO victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304
Going into the fight, Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes had immense mutual respect for each other. ‘Razor’ was confident about his skill set, but as it turned out, it wasn’t enough against the second-best fighter in the heavyweight division.
Tom Aspinall defends his UFC interim heavyweight championship against Curtis Blaydes (via MMA Mania)It was a short fight, but it was enough to make the Manchester crowd shout at the top of their lungs. As a homegrown hero, Aspinall gave the fans a night to remember. Soon, they went on X to react to the impressive TKO finish. Here are some reactions from X:
He dropped Curtis with a jab, that right didn’t even land
— Aj (@AjDuxche) July 28, 2024
How is Tom Aspinall this good, he is one of the greatest fighters I’ve ever seen
— Maya ☘️ (@mayaxordonez) July 28, 2024
Tom Aspinall might be the most well rounded true heavyweight we’ve seen since stipe and he’s probably even more so or am I tripping #UFC304
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) July 28, 2024
I thought Aspinall wasn’t looking very good early, but that power difference was just massive. One stiff jab and it was over.
— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) July 28, 2024
Curtis got laid out by an out of prime Derrick Lewis he cannot be taken seriously man I’m sorry
— DMT (@Dmt__UTD) July 28, 2024
Aspinall is a beast!! We wanna know who the best HWT in the world is.
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 28, 2024
BREAKING:
Jon Jones has officially retired
— Super Fan🇮🇪 (@McGregorRousey2) July 28, 2024
Many fans loved Tom Aspinall‘s straightforward approach as he just ran through Blaydes like a train. As a knockout specialist, the fighter added his 12th knockout finish to his overall tally. Fans are now extremely hyped to see the bout between Aspinall and Jon Jones in order to determine the best heavyweight in the world.
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