CNN —Five wins to open his UFC career had Tom Aspinall on course for a title shot.
A kick from Aspinall connected with Blaydes’ leg and the British fighter dropped to the canvas, clutching his knee in pain, with the fight ending prematurely.
The UFC is seen as the pinnacle of MMA and therefore comes with increased attention, but Aspinall was unfazed.
Aspinall says it will be "great" co-headlining UFC 304, an event featuring British fighters competing in each bout.
Aspinall says that he feels like "the best in the world" despite holding the interim heavyweight title.
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