Being Overly Ambitious

Curtis Blaydes faced a defeat at UFC 304 co-main event against Tom Aspinall due to being too ambitious after a strong start with a jab. Blaydes confessed to straying from the strategy outlined by his coaches and recognized Aspinall’s strong showing. Aspinall successfully avenged his prior loss to Blaydes during the summer of 2022. Despite the setback, Blaydes retains his No. 4 ranking in the heavyweight division and is anticipated to retain his position in the rankings. While disappointed with his performance, Blaydes remains hopeful about his future prospects in the sport.