Britain’s Tom Aspinall needed just one round to submit Russia’s Alexander Volkov at UFC London.
The heavyweight stepped into the spotlight this week as the main attraction for the first time and scored the biggest win of his career.
Aspinall, 28, is now eyeing a matchup with No. 3-ranked heavyweight Tai Tuivasa.
“I’ve been telling you all week, I was born for this. I’m ready,” Aspinall said.
“We drink beer in the UK, not just in Australia. Next time you’re in the UK, Mr Tai Tuivasa, let’s do it bro.”
Aspinall has been tipped as a future UFC champion and showed no signs of jitters in his first UFC main event.
The Manchester native faced an experienced contender in Russian Volkov, but was clinical in his approach and happy to compete on the ground.
Volkov was in trouble with Aspinall up front and escaped a kimura attempt early on and got back to his feet. But Aspinall managed to drop Volkov again and this time he made no mistake securing a straight armbar.
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Allen stops Hooker in a perfect performance
Arnold Allen stopped Dan Hooker in the first round to claim the biggest win of his UFC career in the co-main event.
Hooker was hurt during wild opening exchanges when Allen landed hard hooks to the New Zealander’s head.
The TKO win extends Allen’s UFC winning streak to nine fights in what could be a breakout year for the 28-year-old Ipswich fighter.
“I know how hard I hit. I knock people out. I’m quick on my feet and I throw,” Allen said.
Allen was ranked number seven prior to his fight against Hooker and is eager to step up and take on number five contender Calvin Kattar.
“Calvin Kattar. Why not?” he said when asked which opponent he would like next.
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