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UFC Fight Night Blaydes vs. Aspinall -- Will there be a heavyweight upset in London?

After rewarding fans with one of the top fight cards of the year in the spring, UFC Fight Night returns to London on Saturday, headlined by heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall (3 p.m. ET on ESPN+).

During the last Fight Night in the UK, only three of the 12 bouts ended in decisions. Will we get more of that at the O2 Arena on Saturday?

Blaydes, ranked No. 4 in ESPN's divisional rankings, enters the bout riding back-to-back wins in the division. While, Aspinall, No. 6 in ESPN's rankings, is undefeated in his five Octagon appearances. Only one of his opponents, Andrei Arlovski, made it past Round 1.

Either fighter could stake their claim as the top contender for the heavyweight title with an impressive win.

Brett Okamoto spoke to Xtreme Couture MMA head coach Eric Nicksick to get his perspective on the main event while betting experts Ian Parker and Reed Kuhn added their insights and analysis for everything from the main event to some intriguing bets they like lower down the card.

How Blaydes wins: By reputation and wrestling pedigree alone, I think it's important for Blaydes to feint a ton of level changes. Blaydes will need to try and get Aspinall guessing whether he's shooting for a takedown or throwing his powerful overhand, to create openings. Blaydes has also been making trips out to Austin to work with some of the best jiu-jitsu players in the world. Adding some more submissions to an already dangerous ground and pound game makes this matchup very interesting.

How Aspinall wins: Utilize his footwork, hand speed and linear strikes up the midline (anti-wrestling strikes). Footwork to keep his back off the black line or «red zone» inside the Octagon. In a fight with a wrestler of Blaydes caliber, Aspinall

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