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#4. Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes II - UFC heavyweight division
Just when it seemed like fans were poised for another incredible night at the O2, Tom Aspinall’s freak injury in the main event ended the evening on a sour note. While it remains unclear just how long he will need to recover from this injury, when he does so, a rematch against Blaydes could make sense.
Some felt Curtis Blaydes was getting the better of Aspinall this weekend, but it seems unfair to judge either fighter’s performance based on 15 seconds of competition. With Aspinall already proving he is better than the vast majority of heavyweights, there is a somewhat limited list of opponents that would make sense for the British fighter.
Aspinall's next opponent will depend on who is available when he returns to action, but someone on the level of Curtis Blaydes or Tai Tuivasa makes sense. As appealing as that Tuivasa match-up is, the story of Aspinall seeking redemption for what took place on Saturday would be incredible to see play out.
#3. Darren Till vs. Jack Hermansson - UFC middleweight division
Darren Till remains incredibly popular with both UK and US fans alike. Despite his recent struggles, Till's infectious personality has kept him in the running as a potential opponent for the likes of Israel Adesanya and other top middleweights. When he is finally able to make his return to action, the UFC could immediately plug him into a main event match-up.
He was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson this past weekend but was forced to pull out with another injury. Instead, Hermansson faced Chris Curtis and won via unanimous decision. The UFC could capitalize on his successful introduction to UK fans and reschedule him in a bout against the Liverpool scouser.
The bout also makes a lot of sense in terms of middleweight rankings. Both men have struggled against the very top of the division and will likely need a top 10 win to re-enter the title conversation. The bout would have high stakes and could be a huge deal for the European market.
