With 'new McGregor' and a duel of giants in the main fight, UFC returns to London this Saturday

A. Volkov (left) faces T. Aspinall (right) in the UFC London. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The big moment has arrived. After three years, the Ultimate delegation returns to England and gives local fans an event full of representatives. With 12 fights scheduled for this Saturday (19), the UFC London brings the 'home athlete' Tom aspinall measuring forces against Alexander Volkov in the main fight. Called the 'new McGregor', Paddy Pimblett is also an attraction in the show.

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Tom Aspinall is favorite against Alexander Volkov in UFC London main fight

Undefeated in his career in Ultimate, Aspinall will present himself in front of his audience in the biggest commitment with UFC gloves to date. In this commitment, the fighter will have the opportunity to make an important leap in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg).

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Called, by some, 'new Conor McGregor’, Paddy Pimblett is one of the highlights of the main card. Promise of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg), the fighter faces Rodrigo vargas, and can maintain 100% utilization in the company.

The only Brazilian at the event, Luana Dread also has an important challenge. Representative of the flyweights (up to 56,7kg.), the combatant faces Molly McCann. A triumph could bring the São Paulo native closer to a place in the top 15 of the category led by Valentina Shevchenko.

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The penultimate fight on the card will mark the debut of Dan Hooker in featherweight (up to 65,7kg.). Former lightweight standout, the athlete will test himself against arnold allen, current number seven in the division.

Volkov x Aspinall

MMA veteran, Alexander Volkov will have a decisive appointment this Saturday. At the UFC London, the Russian will have the duty to stop the rise of the promising Aspinall, who 'asks for passage' in the division led by Francis Ngannou.

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In addition to testing himself against a younger opponent, who has never lost with the Ultimate gloves, Alex is looking to defend sixth place in the group. In case of victory, the 'giant' will once again dream of a title fight. If he is overcome, the fighter will lose his place of prominence and move away from his title dream.

This weekend, Aspinall will hold the most important fight of his professional MMA career. At 28 years old, the 11th in the ranking needs to overcome Volkov's experience to find a 'shortcut' and take a closer look at a fight for the group's throne.

No UFC London, Alexander will reach the mark of 46 appearances in mixed martial arts, more than three times the number of clashes contested by his rival. The Russian, today, has 34 wins and nine stumbles. Tom, in turn, has 11 positive results and two negative results.

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Pimblett x Vargas

Considered a bet by Ultimate for the future of lightweight, Paddy Pimblett wants to assert the 'tokens' deposited by the organization in its name. After winning in style on his debut, when he ran over Luigi Vendramini, in September 2021, the Englishman is back to confirm the 'hype'.

This weekend, the former Cage Warriors champion will fight in front of a passionate crowd, who will certainly support the athlete throughout the time he remains in the Octagon. To meet fans' expectations, Pimblett, 27, needs to go through Rodrigo vargas, who is willing to 'spoil the party' for his opponent.

Responsible for facing Paddy in the UFC London, Rodrigo, 36, needs the triumph to avoid complications in Ultimate. At the moment, the lightweight has made three appearances in the company, having had two stumbles and one positive result.