Riding a five-fight winning streak in the UFC during the summer of 2022, British heavyweight Tom Aspinall had no idea that his sixth bout under Dana White & Co. would take a harsh turn. The stakes couldn’t have been higher at UFC Fight Night in London. Fighting in his hometown, Aspinall walked into the O2 Arena to the deafening cheers of a passionate British crowd, all eager to witness their hometown hero deliver another defining performance.

Yet, the evening took a devastating twist. Just 15 seconds into the opening round, Tom Aspinall suffered a severe knee injury while attempting a kick. The arena fell silent as the referee halted the fight, derailing the Brit’s climb up the rankings and his pursuit of the championship. Curtis Blaydes won, which ended Aspinall’s win streak. Last ye

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