Overview

• Aswell, 25, earned a TKO at 1:42 of Round 1 for his first UFC victory, improving his record to 11-3.
• Reporter and video accounts indicate Almeida did not throw his right hand after pre-fight footage showed swelling at the ceremonial weigh-ins.
• Some observers noted what appeared to be differently sized gloves on Almeida, raising additional concerns about oversight.
• Fans and media on social platforms faulted the Brazilian MMA Commission for clearing the bout, with no official medical diagnosis released.
• In his post-fight interview, Aswell said Joshua Van will challenge Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 in Las Vegas, a matchup not yet announced by the UFC.