Brits thrive on famous night: Five things we learned from UFC London

UFC London went down on Saturday night and in the eyes of many, it was one of the best events the promotion has put on in years with a parade of British stars making an impact at the O2 Arena.

From the early prelims all the way through to the main card we got to see some rising prospects alongside a host of veterans – all of whom were able to put on a real show in the capital.

It lived up to the hype and then some with all the pieces falling into place, just as fans would’ve wanted.

Today, we’re going to take a look at five things we learned from an evening full of action.

Within the context of UFC heavyweights, it’s hard to imagine anyone being as fast or as composed as Tom Aspinall.

In one of the most impressive displays of the night, Aspinall took less than one round to take Alexander Volkov apart and submit him. The youngster didn’t rush, landed some nice shots and became just the fifth man to finish ‘Drago’.

Moving forward, this is someone who needs to be taken seriously in the top five.

Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann didn’t have it all their own way in London but in the years to come, they’ll be remembered more for their remarkable finishes than anything else.

Pimblett got the chance to showcase his ground game in a submission masterclass, whereas McCann proved she does have knockout power with a spinning elbow for the ages against Luana Carolina.

Say what you want about them, but UFC Liverpool 2.0 is starting to feel inevitable.

Paul Craig is the only man in the 205-pound division who could be getting battered on the floor and think “ah yes, I’ve got you right where I want you”.

Nikita Krylov is no joke but Craig is just a different kind of special. The Scot can throw up a triangle like it’s nobody’s business and