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UFC 304: Pros predict Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2, Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes 2
UFC 304: Pros predict Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2, Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes 2

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images MANCHESTER — Watch the stars of UFC 304 break down and predict the event’s top two bouts,… 

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UFC 304 faceoff video: Tom Aspinall, Curtis Blaydes square up for interim title fight

The theme of respect between Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes carried through to their final UFC 304 faceoff at ceremonial weigh-ins. 

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Curtis Blaydes opens up about his speech impediment ahead of UFC 304
Curtis Blaydes opens up about his speech impediment ahead of UFC 304

Ahead of the biggest fight of his UFC career, Curtis Blaydes opened up about his speech impediment and the… 

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UFC 304 Co-Main Event Weigh-In Video: Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes 2
UFC 304 Co-Main Event Weigh-In Video: Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes 2

The UFC 304 co-main event fighters, interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and challenger Curtis Blaydes, officially weighed in on Friday. 

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UFC 304 video: Tom Aspinall, Curtis Blaydes official for interim heavyweight title fight

The fight featuring the man who could get Saturday’s loudest fan pop is official after the co-headliners made weight Friday. 

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Dana White confirms Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes winner is next for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic winner: “Absolutely”

Officially Next 

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UFC 304 | Pro fighters make their picks for Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes interim title fight

Fighter picks 

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Dana White: Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes winner at UFC 304 ‘absolutely’ next for Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic
Dana White: Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes winner at UFC 304 ‘absolutely’ next for Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic

Jon Jones and Dana White | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images UFC CEO Dana White says the stakes couldn’t be higher for… 

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Curtis Blaydes says ‘This is for the real belt’ against Tom Aspinall at UFC 304
Curtis Blaydes says ‘This is for the real belt’ against Tom Aspinall at UFC 304

Perennial heavyweight contender, Curtis Blaydes may very well be competing for the interim crown this weekend at UFC 304… 

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Curtis Blaydes threatens to “f*ck up” Alex Pereira if UFC champion moves to heavyweight: “That’s a bad idea!”

Warning 

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Curtis Blaydes warns Alex Pereira against heavyweight move: ‘I would f*ck up Alex Pereira’
Curtis Blaydes warns Alex Pereira against heavyweight move: ‘I would f*ck up Alex Pereira’

Curtis Blaydes | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Curtis Blaydes does not think Alex Pereira should move up to heavyweight. At UFC… 

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‘Smart decision’ Curtis Blaydes says Jon Jones is avoiding him
‘Smart decision’ Curtis Blaydes says Jon Jones is avoiding him

With business to attend to this weekend in the form of an interim heavyweight title fight, Curtis Blaydes has… 

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Ciryl Gane’s coach responds to ducking accusations from Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes

Gane’s troubles 

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‘It’s the real heavyweight championship’ Dan Hardy on Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall
‘It’s the real heavyweight championship’ Dan Hardy on Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall

Amid much scrutiny regarding the status of fellow heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, current interim titleholder, Tom Aspinall has been… 

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Fernand Lopez addresses Ciryl Gane ducking accusations from Tom Aspinall, Curtis Blaydes
Fernand Lopez addresses Ciryl Gane ducking accusations from Tom Aspinall, Curtis Blaydes

Fernand Lopez wants to clarify some accusations of Ciryl Gane allegedly ducking fights. 

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Tom Aspinall calls Curtis Blaydes the “hardest matchup” for him in the heavyweight division

Hardest matchup 

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Curtis Blaydes scoffs at criticism that he has a glass jaw: ‘It’s almost a different sport’ at heavyweight
Curtis Blaydes scoffs at criticism that he has a glass jaw: ‘It’s almost a different sport’ at heavyweight

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Curtis Blaydes often talks about the inherent dangers that come along with fighting at heavyweight but not… 

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UFC commentator believes Jon Jones must “acknowledge” Tom Aspinall if he beats Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304

A good point 

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Curtis Blaydes admits UFC 304 title fight vs. Tom Aspinall feels ‘a little less’
Curtis Blaydes admits UFC 304 title fight vs. Tom Aspinall feels ‘a little less’

Finally, Curtis Blaydes is getting a shot at UFC gold, but it isn’t exactly under ideal circumstances. 

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Curtis Blaydes isn’t making big changes ahead of Tom Aspinall fight at UFC 304

Interesting 

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Jon Anik hopes Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes puts ‘pressure on heavyweight division to move forward’

Jon Anik wants to see Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes help clarify the state of the heavyweight division. 

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Daniel Cormier: Tom Aspinall destroying Curtis Blaydes could cause ‘fan uprising’ to make Jon Jones fight happen
Daniel Cormier: Tom Aspinall destroying Curtis Blaydes could cause ‘fan uprising’ to make Jon Jones fight happen

Daniel Cormier thinks a dominant performance by Tom Aspinall at UFC 304 could jeopardize Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. 

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Tom Aspinall plans ‘Horrendous knockout’ against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304: ‘I want to put this to bed’
Tom Aspinall plans ‘Horrendous knockout’ against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304: ‘I want to put this to bed’

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is confident he will KO Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 to put their… 

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Curtis Blaydes believes fight with Tom Aspinall is for “real” UFC heavyweight title: “He’s the guy with the real belt”

Real Title Fight 

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Curtis Blaydes fully expects Jon Jones to retire after Stipe Miocic, considers Tom Aspinall a tougher fight
Curtis Blaydes fully expects Jon Jones to retire after Stipe Miocic, considers Tom Aspinall a tougher fight

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images For the past few years, Curtis Blaydes became a curious observer when it came to the UFC heavyweight title, because… 

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The MMA Hour with Curtis Blaydes, Arman Tsarukyan, Michael Chiesa, David Feldman, Savannah Marshall, and more at 1 p.m. ET
The MMA Hour with Curtis Blaydes, Arman Tsarukyan, Michael Chiesa, David Feldman, Savannah Marshall, and more at 1 p.m. ET

MMA Fighting, Getty Images The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Wednesday’s show, which begins at 1… 

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Jailton Almeida reflects on mistake against Curtis Blaydes, vows to ‘put on a great show’ at UFC 302
Jailton Almeida reflects on mistake against Curtis Blaydes, vows to ‘put on a great show’ at UFC 302

Jailton Almeida | Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Jailton Almeida is ready to answer important questions at UFC 302. Almeida returns against Alexandr Romanov in the… 

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Jailton Almeida explains why he doesn’t feel the Curtis Blaydes fight was a loss, expecting a “great fight” against Alexandr Romanov

Back on track 

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Jailton Almeida cautions UFC 304’s Tom Aspinall to avoid same mistake he made against Curtis Blaydes

Advice 

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Jailton Almeida advises Tom Aspinall to be ‘very patient’ vs. Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304
Jailton Almeida advises Tom Aspinall to be ‘very patient’ vs. Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304

Jailton Almeida hopes Tom Aspinall can learn from his mistakes when he defends his interim title against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. 

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UFC 302’s Jailton Almeida ‘sad’ he fumbled Tom Aspinall interim title shot with loss to Curtis Blaydes
UFC 302’s Jailton Almeida ‘sad’ he fumbled Tom Aspinall interim title shot with loss to Curtis Blaydes

Jailton Almeida can’t help but think of the what-ifs now that the UFC heavyweight title picture is taking form. 

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Tom Aspinall feels UFC 304 interim title fight against Curtis Blaydes is no-win situation: “He’s not that popular”

No Upside? 

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Morning Report: Tom Aspinall ‘putting it all on the line’ in ‘lose-lose’ matchup against Curtis Blaydes
Morning Report: Tom Aspinall ‘putting it all on the line’ in ‘lose-lose’ matchup against Curtis Blaydes

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Tom Aspinall has to get through one more tough test before he can have a chance at… 

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Curtis Blaydes shares bold prediction for his UFC 304 interim title fight against Tom Aspinall

Bold Prediction 

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Curtis Blaydes feels UFC 304 rematch with Tom Aspinall for interim gold is “poetic”

Poetic 

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Tom Aspinall says next fight after Curtis Blaydes has to be for undisputed belt: ‘I’ll wait it out if I have to’
Tom Aspinall says next fight after Curtis Blaydes has to be for undisputed belt: ‘I’ll wait it out if I have to’

Tom Aspinall doesn’t plan to keep defending his UFC interim title. 

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Tom Aspinall focused on Curtis Blaydes, will wait for Jon Jones fight if he wins
Tom Aspinall focused on Curtis Blaydes, will wait for Jon Jones fight if he wins

Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is scheduled to take on fourth-ranked Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 on July 27. 

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Tom Aspinall says undisputed heavyweight title fight must come next after Curtis Blaydes fight at UFC 304

Tom’s journey 

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Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes 2: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 304 co-main event
Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes 2: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 304 co-main event

Tom Aspinall will get a chance to avenge the lone loss of his career vs. Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. Here’s what you need to… 

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Jon Jones laughs off ‘Number one Contender’ Co-Main between Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304
Jon Jones laughs off ‘Number one Contender’ Co-Main between Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304

On July 27 Tom Aspinall will join the very short list of fighters who have defended a UFC interim… 

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Jon Jones won’t be surprised if Curtis Blaydes beats Tom Aspinall at UFC 304: ‘Dude prematurely drinking his own Kool-Aid’
Jon Jones won’t be surprised if Curtis Blaydes beats Tom Aspinall at UFC 304: ‘Dude prematurely drinking his own Kool-Aid’

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones continues to take shots at Tom Aspinall. 

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Tom Aspinall says Ciryl Gane turned down fight for UFC 304, reacts to Curtis Blaydes booking
Tom Aspinall says Ciryl Gane turned down fight for UFC 304, reacts to Curtis Blaydes booking

Tom Aspinall rematches Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, but it wasn’t the promotion’s Plan A, according to the interim heavyweight champion. 

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UFC 304 in Manchester to Receive Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes 2 as Co-Main Event

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is making the unorthodox decision of having an interim champ defend their throne. 

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Tom Aspinall faces Curtis Blaydes in UFC 304 co-main event
Tom Aspinall faces Curtis Blaydes in UFC 304 co-main event

Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will rematch Curtis Blaydes in the UFC 304 co-main event on July 27 in Manchester, England. 

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Interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes set for UFC 304 co-main event
Interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes set for UFC 304 co-main event

It’s been a couple months, but Curtis Blaydes got the answer he was hoping for. 

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Breaking – Tom Aspinall defends interim title at UFC 304 in rematch fight with Curtis Blaydes in July
Breaking – Tom Aspinall defends interim title at UFC 304 in rematch fight with Curtis Blaydes in July

Interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall is slated to return at UFC 304 in a co-main event clash against former-foe,… 

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Tom Aspinall wants to defend title against Curtis Blaydes at rumored UFC PPV in Manchester this summer
Tom Aspinall wants to defend title against Curtis Blaydes at rumored UFC PPV in Manchester this summer

Tom Aspinall | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Tom Aspinall has no intention of waiting around for a fight with Jon Jones… 

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Tom Aspinall calls for Curtis Blaydes title fight with UFC England PPV set: ‘I want to get that one back’
Tom Aspinall calls for Curtis Blaydes title fight with UFC England PPV set: ‘I want to get that one back’

Interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall has vowed to avenge his TKO loss to recent big-winner, Curtis Blaydes – potentially… 

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Tom Aspinall accepts Curtis Blaydes’ title fight callout after UFC 299 win: ‘Don’t gotta ask me twice’
Tom Aspinall accepts Curtis Blaydes’ title fight callout after UFC 299 win: ‘Don’t gotta ask me twice’

Tom Aspinall was not afraid to immediately accept Curtis Blaydes’ challenge after his terrific victory over Jailton Almeida at… 

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Curtis Blaydes shuns idea of fighting Ciryl Gane following UFC 299 KO win: “That’s not happening”

No Fight For You 

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Tom Aspinall responds to callout from UFC 299 winner Curtis Blaydes

Rematch? 

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Social media to Curtis Blaydes’ hammerfist TKO of Jailton Almeida at UFC 299
Social media to Curtis Blaydes’ hammerfist TKO of Jailton Almeida at UFC 299

The MMA community reacted to Curtis Blaydes’ victory against the grappling-heavy Jailton Almeida at UFC 299. 

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UFC 299 video: Curtis Blaydes stuffs takedown, brutally knocks out Jailton Almeida in second round
UFC 299 video: Curtis Blaydes stuffs takedown, brutally knocks out Jailton Almeida in second round

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Curtis Blaydes may be looking at a title shot in his next fight after he scored a… 

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Curtis Blaydes stops Jailton Almeida’s unbeaten run with come from behind TKO win – UFC 299 Highlights
Curtis Blaydes stops Jailton Almeida’s unbeaten run with come from behind TKO win – UFC 299 Highlights

Perennial heavyweight contender, Curtis Blaydes has snapped the impressive roughshod run of 15 straight victories of surging heavyweight force,… 

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Curtis Blaydes finishes Jailton Almeida with come-from-behind performance
Curtis Blaydes finishes Jailton Almeida with come-from-behind performance

A heavyweight bout between fifth-ranked Curtis Blaydes and seventh-ranked Jailton Almeida serves as the UFC 299 preliminary card featured bout. 

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UFC 299 live blog: Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida
UFC 299 live blog: Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida

Curtis Blaydes and Jailton Almeida face off ahead of UFC 299 | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images This is the UFC 299… 

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Curtis Blaydes not impressed by Jailton Almeida’s grappling, addresses fight being placed on UFC 299 prelims
Curtis Blaydes not impressed by Jailton Almeida’s grappling, addresses fight being placed on UFC 299 prelims

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC Curtis Blaydes absolutely wanted to face Jailton Almeida this past November but after struggling to heal an injury in the… 

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Jailton Almeida to call for Tom Aspinall title fight with win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 301
Jailton Almeida to call for Tom Aspinall title fight with win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 301

Jailton Almeida | Photo by Pedro Vilela/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images If all goes right inside the octagon at Saturday night’s UFC 299 in Miami,… 

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Curtis Blaydes explains why UFC 299 opponent Jailton Almeida is ‘like a heavyweight version of Demian Maia’

Although the grappling has been dominant, it’s what Jailton Almeida hasn’t shown that sticks out to Curtis Blaydes. 

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Jailton Almeida believes three rounds is better for Curtis Blaydes, eyes an interim title shot against Tom Aspinall in Brazil with a win

‘Maul’ 

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Curtis Blaydes plans to channel his “inner Justin Gaethje” at UFC 299 against Jailton Almeida: “I have the hands to put this guy away”

KO 

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The MMA Hour with Curtis Blaydes, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Brandon Royval, Song Yadong, Dewey Cooper, and more at 12 p.m. ET
The MMA Hour with Curtis Blaydes, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Brandon Royval, Song Yadong, Dewey Cooper, and more at 12 p.m. ET

MMA Fighting The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Monday’s show, which begins at a special early… 

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UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida books charity MMA fight vs. Down syndrome man in Brazil

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UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida books charity MMA fight vs. Down syndrome man in Brazil

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Tom Aspinall down to defend interim UFC title against Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida winner

Tom Aspinall is warm the idea of defending his interim UFC heavyweight title in 2024, and he has a potential opponent in mind.
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