The UFC will return to London for the second time this year on Saturday, July 23rd. The latest edition of UFC London will feature heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes pitted against England’s own Tom Aspinall. Both of these men are known for throwing haymakers that are capable of ending a fight on impact. The odds are …
As a fan of combat sports, it was fun to see boxing royalty like Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua and Matchroom Sports’ Eddie Hearn sitting ringside at UFC London 2022. Overall, the word “fun” can be applied to this event as a whole. Prior to tonight, the only events at the O2 Arena that I’d ever …
Although lightweight prospect Paddy Pimblett will enjoy an enthusiastic welcoming from his home crowd at the O2 Arena on Saturday, he is already beginning to experience the not-so-pleasant side of being a UFC star. Israel Adesanya, the reigning middleweight champion, recently referred to Pimblett as a “hype train” who is being fed handpicked “bums” designed …