5 British fighters that should be competing at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall will be the promotion's first event back on UK soil since 2019. The card is full of British fighters who will no doubt receive rapturous applause and support from the local fans. Paddy Pimblett is especially predicted to have a sensational reception.
However, there are several other fighters from the UK signed to the promotion who arguably should have been on the card. Thus, in the following list, we break down five British fighters who should be competing at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall.
Honorable mentions go to Marc Diakiese, Danny Roberts, and Davey Grant. It is also worth mentioning that up until fight week, Nathaniel Wood was scheduled to be competing on the card. Unfortunately, he has since had two opponents drop out of their fight.
#5. Mason 'The Dragon' Jones - UFC lightweight
Wales' Mason Jones made an instant impact in his promotional debut, going to war with Mike Davis in a thrilling three-round bout. Jones may have lost the fight that day, but he had fans eagerly anticipating his return to the octagon.
Jones' second bout was against Alan Patrick at a Fight Night event in June 2021. Jones dominated the fight, but was robbed of the win after Patrick claimed he was unable to continue following an inadvertent eye poke from Jones. The fight was thus ruled a no-contest.
However, 'The Dragon' finally got his first UFC win when he took on David Onama in November last year, competing in yet another back-and-forth war. A follow-up fight at the O2 Arena would have been the ideal way to begin a win streak for the young lightweight prospect.