Going into UFC London, fight fans were expecting fireworks bein the heavyweight main event between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall.
Both hulking men were looking to make their mark in the title scene. The hype was evident as the two made their way towards the Octagon.
But in the end, fans were robbed of what they were hoping for after Aspinall collapsed to the canvas with a knee injury less than 30 seconds into the fight.
Below is how their fellow fighters reacted to the entire night of action inside the 02 Arena.
Curtis Blaydes defeats Tom Aspinall
Great show at #UFCLondon tonight, the prelims were a bit slow but then electrified as we got onto the main card especially from the scousers.
Gutted for my main man Tom but this shit happens especially when ur fighting the highest of level fighters… trust me I know… x— D (@darrentill2) July 23, 2022
Unfortunate ending to #UFCLondon , hope Aspinal recovers well.
Show some respect for CURTIS names.— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) July 23, 2022
Two major events in one row, like this? WTF?? #UFCLondon
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 23, 2022
Is there an event curse happening right now? #UFCLondon
— Ricky Simon (@RickySimonUFC) July 23, 2022
Again…2nd weekend in a row. Feeling bad for both fighters #UFCLondon
— Mark O. Madsen (@MarkTheOlympian) July 23, 2022
Unfortunate, best wishes to Tom! #UFCLondon
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) July 23, 2022
Fuuuuck that sucks. #UFCLondon
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 23, 2022
Oh wtf #UFCLondon
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) July 23, 2022
Anti climax . Hope he’s good man
— LERONE MURPHY (@LeroneMurphy) July 23, 2022
Jack Hermansson defeats Chris Curtis
What a fucking waste of everyone’s time. London, I failed. Should have preped for a track meet instead.
— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) July 23, 2022
Jack fighting super smart tonight. Curtis should trim the cage a bit more to add volume. He needs a finish! Go for it! #UFCLondon
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 23, 2022
Will a jiu-jitsu fighter become a kickboxer by just one fight?
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) July 23, 2022
Chris needs to cut him off. Jack is doing a good job of fighting long, using his kicks and moving a lot laterally after the exchanges. #UFCLondon
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) July 23, 2022
Paddy Pimblett submits Jordan Leavitt
Pay Paddy his Millions now
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 23, 2022
That arm trap in the back was awful! A defensive position in the cage and a big knee to the face creates a creative threat. Jordan fought tough and made it interesting. It was a fun fight, and he won. Jordan has nothing to complain about. #UFCLondon
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 23, 2022
The man kiss his ass youll goof’s pic.twitter.com/k85ytXHYCv
— Paulo Costa ( Borrachinha ) (@BorrachinhaMMA) July 23, 2022
Paddy dropped it like it’s hot then twerked on Jordan … damn #UFCLondon
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 23, 2022
Holly shit paddy the baddyyyyyy
— C H T O V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) July 23, 2022
Dang submits the subber. Kids talented, hard to deny him at this point. #WinnerViaTeaBag #UFCLondon
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 23, 2022
Hopefully my guy Matt frevola @SteamRollaa gets the paddy next!! #UFCLondon
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) July 23, 2022
Damn twerk man
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) July 23, 2022
Good sub congrats to Paddy
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) July 23, 2022
Great performance by the Paddy the Fatty #UFCLondon Pick any date and I’m ready #weak #chin #weak #wrestling @AliAbdelaziz00
— Mark O. Madsen (@MarkTheOlympian) July 23, 2022
Great performance @ufc
— Saidyokub Kakhramonov (@SaidYokubMMA) July 23, 2022
Great fight. Hats off to Paddy. #UFCLondon
— Ode’ sbourne (@OdeOsbourne) July 23, 2022
That finish gave me MW2 vibes #UFCLondon
— Johnny Munoz (@KidKvenbo) July 23, 2022
Paddy does it again #UFCLondon
— Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (@CGutierrezMMA) July 23, 2022
Nikita Krylov knocks out Alexander Gustafsson
I’m ok. Disappointed. Congratulations to Nikita and thank u all for support
— Alexander Gustafsson (@AlexTheMauler) July 23, 2022
Gustafson is done. These shots can be hard, but Gustafson used to enjoy them. The chin is gone, walk away my friend. We all have expiration date. The best thing about not having a title is that it’s rare.
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 23, 2022
That was not what I had hoped for! Gutted for AG! Great win for Krylov #UFCLondon
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 23, 2022
Wow @NikitaKrylovUFC #UFCLondon
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 23, 2022
Daaaaaammn ok!!! Quick work on a legend #UFCLondon
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) July 23, 2022
#UFCLondon https://t.co/0zmGx42ll9
— Mark O. Madsen (@MarkTheOlympian) July 23, 2022
Yeesh! #UFCLondon
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 23, 2022
On one leg!? Wild #UFCLondon
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) July 23, 2022
Krylov made a statement. This fight was bonus material. #UFCLondon
— Ode’ sbourne (@OdeOsbourne) July 23, 2022
Molly McCann stops Hannah Goldy
Super impressive win McCann! #UFCLondon
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 23, 2022
She did it again #UFCLondon
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 23, 2022
@MeatballMolly comes to drop bombs!!! Landed almost every shot she threw lol!!! #UFCLondon
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) July 23, 2022
Fuck yes molly
— C H T O V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) July 23, 2022
Molly found the opening and stormed #UFCLondon
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 23, 2022
Meatballmania #UFCLondon
— Johnny Munoz (@KidKvenbo) July 23, 2022
Great spinning back fist!!! #UFCLondon
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) July 23, 2022
SPINNING BACK EBOW… AGAIN! #UFCLondon
— Jeff Molina (@jmolina_125) July 23, 2022
Nailed it with the elbow @MeatballMolly #UFCLondon
— Mark O. Madsen (@MarkTheOlympian) July 23, 2022
Meatball is a problem for her division, she’s the real deal
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) July 23, 2022
What a fight!
Meatball season!!! #UFCLondon
— Ode’ sbourne (@OdeOsbourne) July 23, 2022
Ok i’m sorry i didn’t go all American, but credit to Molly who has some great hands. #Respect #UFCLondon
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) July 23, 2022
The spinning elbow does it again for @MeatballMolly!!! #UFCLondon
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) July 23, 2022
Holy shit! @MeatballMolly with the stoppage! #UFCLondon
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 23, 2022
Molly is vicious man #UFCLondon
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 23, 2022
Molly looking extremely focused here in the octagon entrance. #UFCLondon
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 23, 2022
Wow! Molly always puts on a show #UFCLondon
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) July 23, 2022
Volkan Oezdemir defeats Paul Craig
Yeah Bear Jew is my guy but my arrogance cost me and I see that now!!! #liveandlearn
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) July 23, 2022
What is Paul Craig doing ? He needs to take some chances on his feet. He continues to keep his guard up. Volkan up 2-0 and he is still doing it
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 23, 2022
Werdum/Overeem vibes this fight #UFCLondon
— Kyle Daukaus (@KyleDaukaus) July 23, 2022
Craig on his back more than Teen Mom #UFCLondon
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 23, 2022
