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UFC star left unable to sneeze or blow her nose for three months after suffering horrific eye injury
27/01/26 21:56
UFC star Rose Namajunas will be bearing the scars of her defeat on Saturday night for at least three months after revealing the gruesome extent of her injuries. The former two-time UFC Women's Strawweight Champion returned to the octagon at UFC 324 for her fight against Natalia Silva which, ultimately, ended in defeat. The 33-year-old lost via unanimous decision and, along the way, was dealt some longstanding damage that will require her to have a 'silicone tube' in her eye....read
Tom Aspinall is diagnosed with rare eye condition a month on from Cyril Gane eye poke in UFC heavyweight title defence
01/12/25 16:09Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title via no contest in an anticlimactic end to the main event at UFC 321 that saw the Brit struggling to see and rushed to hospital to be checked over.
UFC legend Daniel Cormier 'upset' with Tom Aspinall for leaking 'private conversation' before Brit's UFC 321 eye-poke nightmare
28/10/25 10:13UFC legend Daniel Cormier is 'upset' at Tom Aspinall for sharing footage of a private conversation between them prior to the Brit's eye-poke nightmare at the weekend.
Tom Aspinall reveals aftermath of gruesome eye injury suffered at UFC 321 as he fires brutal dig at Cyril Gane
27/10/25 17:46Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title via no contest in an anticlimactic end to the fight that saw the Brit struggling to see and rushed to hospital, where he was treated for the injury.
Tom Aspinall is poked in the EYES and rushed to hospital as Brit retains UFC heavyweight belt after world-title fight with Cyril Gane is declared a no-contest
25/10/25 21:08The champion was defending his belt in Abu Dhabi, and received widespread support from those in attendance as he made his way to the octagon. Gane was booed, but appeared focused.
How to train like a UFC heavyweight champion: Tom Aspinall reveals EVERY detail of his intense regime - and why he sleeps TWICE a day - as British star looks to make another statement against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321
25/10/25 07:25On Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, Tom Aspinall will walk into the octagon to face Ciryl Gane - the Frenchman who possesses a record of 13 wins and two losses and is known for his striking.
Revealed: The huge payday 'Jon Jones rejected to face Tom Aspinall' before his retirement as details of U-turn emerge
13/08/25 15:48UFC chief Dana White revealed last month that Jones has retired from the promotion in a bombshell announcement. Jones was the promotion's undisputed heavyweight champion at the time.
Tom Aspinall FINALLY has next UFC fight announced after Jon Jones saga, with British star headlining UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi
23/07/25 13:09Tom Aspinall can finally move on after months of will-they-won't-they with Jon Jones. He has a fight arranged for October 25 in Abu Dhabi after more than a year out of action.
Jon Jones drops major hint over potential Tom Aspinall fight after UFC legend made shock retirement U-turn
06/07/25 22:00On Friday, the 37-year-old took to social media to claim he had re-entered the company's drug-testing pool, just two weeks after calling time on his career.
Tyson Fury gives five-word reaction to friend and ex-sparring partner Tom Aspinall being elevated to undisputed UFC champion after Jon Jones' retirement
23/06/25 18:08Tyson Fury is delighted with Tom Aspinall's elevation to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion following Jon Jones' retirement.
Dana White reveals how close Jon Jones came to Tom Aspinall fight and weighs in on legal trouble, after 'Bones' was accused of 'fleeing accident involving half-naked woman'
23/06/25 16:02Dana White has lifted the lid on negotiations between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall before the American retired from MMA and found himself in legal trouble.
Jon Jones RETIRES from UFC, Dana White reveals in shock announcement
21/06/25 23:08Jones was the promotion's undisputed heavyweight champion but his title has now been passed to Tom Aspinall.
Jon Jones makes shock admission about UFC future as he continues to stall on 'biggest heavyweight fight in UFC history' against Tom Aspinall
19/06/25 19:01The former UFC light heavyweight champion, who boasts a 28-1 record in UFC, won the vacant heavyweight title in March 2023. But the 37-year-old hasn't fought since defending it in November
Tom Aspinall opens up on sacrifice, his road to heavyweight greatness, Jon Jones' retirement and teases his next fight announcement
13/06/25 16:19UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has confirmed that a fight announcement is imminent, ending months of frustration caused by what he calls 'politics outside of the cage.'
Dana White gives key Tom Aspinall vs Jon Jones update and announces THREE huge title fights
14/05/25 07:44Dana White took to Instagram live with three major title fights announced on Tuesday night. The headliner for International Fight Week has been revealed.
UFC legend Jon Jones hits back at fans attacking him for 'ducking Tom Aspinall fight' while riding motorbike during live stream
13/05/25 15:13Jon Jones has hit back at claims that he is ducking a massive fight with heavyweight rival Tom Aspinall. The American is yet to agree terms on a mega-fight against the British star.
Tom Aspinall admits he has 'had enough' of waiting for Jon Jones and reveals theories for UFC legend refusing to agree mega-fight
13/05/25 07:57Tom Aspinall is growing restless with Jon Jones' unwillingness to commit to what would be the fight of the year. The British star has not been in action since knocking out Curtis Blaydes last year.
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
20/04/25 23:11It is believed a date has been arranged for the two UFC stars to fight this year in what would be one of the biggest heavyweight fights ever, but nothing has been officially announced yet.
UFC legend Michael Bisping reveals his 'disrespectful' prediction for Tom Aspinall vs Jon Jones
03/04/25 10:02Jon Jones might well be MMA's greatest ever but Michael Bisping has made a 'disrespectful' prediction about how he'd fare against Tom Aspinall.
Tom Aspinall aims brutal dig at Jon Jones at UFC London - with the frustrated Brit awaiting a date for the biggest fight in MMA history
23/03/25 08:55Despite not featuring on the card, Aspinall continued to steal the spotlight with his attempts to goad Jones into a undisputed clash at the O2 Arena.
UFC legend Michael Bisping on what Conor McGregor will do next, the future stars ready to tear up the sport and which fighters need to 'put up or shut up'
22/03/25 02:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL GRIFFEE: Is the UFC in a state of flux? Are there fewer superstars than five years ago? Does a Conor McGregor-shaped void still hover over MMA's behemoth organisation?
Tom Aspinall sits down with Hunter Campbell in London to discuss Jon Jones fight and opens up on retirement plans
21/03/25 17:23Tom Aspinall has revealed to Mail Sport that he sat down with UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell on Thursday evening to discuss the long-awaited heavyweight showdown with Jon Jones.
Tom Aspinall issues concerning update over fight against Jon Jones - as UFC heavyweight star insists he's 'bored' by stalling negotiations
17/03/25 15:39Tom Aspinall is seemingly growing tired with speculation surrounding a potential super-fight with Jon Jones as negotiations with the UFC continue to drag on.
Dana White drops bombshell update on Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall - as 'Bones' appears to finally give green light for UFC heavyweight mega-fight
11/03/25 19:23Dana White has provided a bombshell update on the much-desired potential mega-fight between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones as the UFC looks to unify the belts at heavyweight.
Dana White drops tease over the biggest fight in UFC history and insists it's 'coming' despite claim he could strip fighter of belt as talks drag on
22/02/25 13:12The historic heavyweight title unification bout between the undisputed and interim champions could take place this year.
Conor McGregor makes claim about heavyweight unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall - as Brit claims Bones 'can't sleep at night' because of him
18/11/24 23:52After the clip was widely circulated on social media, McGregor weighed in on the potential clash, claiming that Jones would be wise to take the fight with Aspinall.
Jon Jones announces his next career move after knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 - as Dana White outlines plans for 'biggest heavyweight fight of all time' amid Tom Aspinall speculation
17/11/24 07:12Jones, the heavyweight champion, was heavy favourite to beat Miocic and did so by knocking out his rival in round three to retain his crowd - a win he celebrated with Donald Trump.
Jon Jones WALKS OUT of interview over fears he was going to be asked about Tom Aspinall during build-up to clash with Stipe Miocic at UFC 309
14/11/24 16:02This weekend's fight is one that has caught the eye of fans, but others have been thinking of what could be next in the form of a potential - and much-desired - between Jones and Aspinall.
Jon Jones names two surprise fighters he would rather face than Tom Aspinall - as he threatens to vacate his heavyweight title if he beats Stipe Miocic at UFC 309
14/11/24 12:20Jones will do battle with Miocic at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night for the heavyweight title in a battle that will see two of the best heavyweights of all time finally go head to head.
Revealed: UFC finally announce date of their London return as Paddy Pimblett is immediately called out for the main event
12/11/24 15:53The UFC headed to London twice in 2023 with Leon Edwards beating Kamaru Usman by decision in a stacked card in March. Tom Aspinall lit up an event in Manchester this year.
Michael Bisping insists Jon Jones should be STRIPPED of heavyweight title if he refuses to face Tom Aspinall after UFC 309 - but Bones remains adamant he will NOT face the interim champion
09/11/24 00:47Jones and Miocic were originally scheduled to face off for the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 295 last November.
Tom Aspinall brands Francis Ngannou a 'scary man' and makes bold prediction on how a fight between the pair would go - as the former UFC champion prepares to make his return to MMA
19/10/24 14:30Before Jones joined the pantheon of two-weight champions in the UFC, the heavyweight division was ruled over by the devastating knockout artist Ngannou.
Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou responds to question about Jon Jones 'ducking' Tom Aspinall
19/10/24 13:22Jones has been the heavyweight champion since March last year when he defeated Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. He was scheduled to defend his title against Stipe Miocic in November 2023.
Jon Jones hits back with fiery response to Tom Aspinall's mocking of the UFC legend's previous failed drugs tests as the pair's heavyweight feud intensifies
31/08/24 12:56UFC legend Jon Jones (left) has scathed comments made by heavyweight rival Tom Aspinall (inset) over the American's previous failed drugs test during his career.
Dana White defends decision over Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic fight insisting he won't 'disrespect the GREATEST heavyweight ever'... as he addresses whether Tom Aspinall will fight the winner
28/08/24 08:28UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden is yet to be announced but Jones and Miocic are expected to finally square off after their fight last year was called off.
Jon Jones announces he will RETIRE after taking on Stipe Miocic - despite calls for the UFC star to unify his heavyweight title against Tom Aspinall
12/08/24 18:24Fans have clamouring to see Jones to take on Aspinall for the unified belt, with many questioning why Jones is even defending his title against Miocic.
UFC 304 - Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad 2 RECAP: 'Rocky' is dethroned as champion after Tom Aspinall beats Curtis Blaydes by KO
27/07/24 22:12WILL GRIFFEE IN CO-OP LIVE ARENA: Belal Muhammad ruined the party at UFC 304, beating Leon Edwards to dethrone the Brit and win the welterweight title.
Tom Aspinall has ONE complaint with mural dedicated to him in his hometown, while Paddy Pimblett reveals his post-fight UFC 304 meal as the pair gear up for Saturday night's blockbuster event in Manchester
23/07/24 13:50UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been honoured with a mural in his hometown ahead of UFC 304 - but he's not completely happy with it!
UFC 304: Date, UK start time, how to watch and undercard as Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad and Tom Aspinall vs Curtis Blaydes headline co-main event as Paddy Pimblett returns
23/07/24 12:05UFC returns to the UK this Saturday as homegrown fighters Tom Aspinall and Leon Edwards feature in the two Co-Main events on the night.
Boxing star Savannah Marshall talks 'intense' MMA debut, looks ahead to PFL clash with rival Claressa Shields and reveals her pre-fight advice from UFC champion Tom Aspinall
14/06/24 17:53EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: After signing with the PFL last year, the 33-year-old has been training all facets of mixed martial arts to prepare for stepping into the cage for the first time.
UFC star Tom Aspinall admits it's become 'political' at the top of the heavyweight division, as he prepares to defend the interim belt at UFC 304... and reveals struggles of dealing with the early start time in Manchester
26/05/24 02:49The co-main event bout will be Aspinall's first return to the octagon since claiming the interim belt with an emphatic knockout victory against Sergei Pavlovich back in November last year.
Tom Aspinall blasts Jon Jones for 'holding s*** up' in the heavyweight division... as the UFC's interim champion insists 'it's time to get a bit of payback' against Curtis Blaydes
17/05/24 07:55Aspinall is the current interim UFC heavyweight champion after beating Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, with reigning champion proper Jon Jones not having fought since March 2023.
Francis Ngannou vs Jon Jones 'could be made with the help of Turki Alalshikh and happen in Saudi Arabia', claims PFL boss… as he insists it would be the 'biggest fight of the decade'
16/05/24 18:19Ngannou is set to make his return to the the Octagon later this year having signed a lucrative multi fight deal with the PFL back in May 2023.
Dana White makes HUGE UFC 304 announcements, with Leon Edwards headlining against Belal Muhammad, Tom Aspinall in the co-main event and Paddy Pimblett's biggest test to date on Manchester card
16/05/24 16:18Leon Edwards ' fight against Belal Muhammad will headline UFC 304, set to take place at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester on July 27.
Tom Aspinall laments Jon Jones 'playing games again' after American UFC star talked up clash with Alex Pereira rather than facing Brit in huge heavyweight showdown
08/05/24 09:34Aspinall (left) has understandably been left frustrated as he called on the American champion to sign a contract, which he admitted is unlikely.
Alex Pereira shares 'breaking news' video of himself signing a fight contract, with fans sent into frenzy over potential Tom Aspinall UFC 304 showdown - but which clue could give it away?
02/05/24 09:13Pereira gave fans a hint over a huge showdown with a major name this summer after uploading a video of him signing a contract - before being handed a pair of challenger shorts.
UFC confirm return to Manchester for huge pay-per-view event in July... but fans face 3am wake-up to catch the main card with Tom Aspinall and Leon Edwards expected to headline
24/04/24 12:05The organisation revealed that they've booked their first pay-per-view event in the north of England since 2016 - with UFC 304 set to take place in Manchester.
Tom Aspinall confirms fight on UFC Manchester card this summer... with the interim heavyweight champion 'waiting for his opponent to accept'
18/04/24 13:20Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has confirmed he will feature on the card UFC Manchester this summer.
Footage shows incredible cage-side reaction to Alex Pereira's jaw-dropping KO of Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, as Tom Aspinall, Israel Adesanya and Ilia Topuria watch on in awe
14/04/24 06:28Alex Pereira left fellow UFC fighters in awe after delivering a stunning first round knockout of Jamahal Hill at UFC 300.
Dana White confirms UFC is coming to the UK... as he reveals the company is 'literally DAYS' from announcing a numbered event in England
26/03/24 15:27With the ascendancy of British fighters including welterweight champion Edwards and interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, fans have been clamouring for more action on UK soil.
Tom Aspinall opens up on his awkward meeting with Jon Jones after the UFC heavyweight champion moved the Brit's hand off his shoulder and turned down a request for a 'face-off' photo
22/03/24 08:47Jones, who is the UFC heavyweight champion, and British star Aspinall, who holds the interim title, met for the first time at a sports festival which was held in Birmingham on Saturday.
Jon Jones removes Tom Aspinall's hand from his shoulder and turns down Englishman's request for a 'face off' picture in awkward meeting between the UFC's heavyweight champion and interim title holder
16/03/24 21:22Jones and Aspinall were respectful towards each other. After Jones moved the interim champions' hand from his shoulder, he also turned down a faceoff with Aspinall.
Francis Ngannou's serious punching power REVEALED: UFC star Tom Aspinall has word of warning for Anthony Joshua after learning full extent of The Predator's power on punching machine
08/03/24 13:21Ngannou is widely regarded as one of the hardest hitters in professional fighting, with the 37-year-old having startled WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in October.
Jon Jones reveals he was offered chance to headline UFC 300 but REJECTED proposal, admitting he is not ready... before opening door to Tom Aspinall clash
12/02/24 10:33Jon Jones has revealed he was offered the chance to headline UFC 300 but turned it down. The UFC are yet to announce the main event for the historic card on April 17.
Tom Aspinall is 'still ready to fight at UFC 300' but admits he is yet to hear about potential Alex Pereira clash, despite lack of main event on historic April card
08/02/24 09:00Tom Aspinall is still waiting for a call that could see him take centre stage at UFC 300. The British star, who became UFC interim heavyweight champion by beating Sergei Pavlovich, is plotting his next move.
Tom Aspinall reveals Stipe Miocic REJECTED chance to fight him at UFC 300 because he 'only wants Jon Jones'... as Dana White announces another bout for historic card involving new signing
24/01/24 08:51Tom Aspinall has revealed that Stipe Miocic has turned down a fight with him at UFC 300, preferring to wait for the huge showdown against Jon Jones.
UFC star Sam Patterson discusses upcoming fight at UFC 297, bouncing back from KO defeat and taking inspiration from fellow British stars Tom Aspinall and Leon Edwards
20/01/24 16:51INTERVIEW BY JAMES COHEN: The British fighter will take on Yohan Lainesse on the early pre-lims of Saturday night's UFC 297, as he looks to comeback from his debut defeat back in March.
Brock Lesnar 'set to return to WWE soon' having not been seen since SummerSlam... with 'a Royal Rumble appearance possible' despite UFC comeback calls
17/01/24 12:16Lesnar hasn't been seen in the company since losing to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam in August 2023, putting an end to the pair's trilogy after he attacked Rhodes on the RAW after WrestleMania.
Brock Lesnar could make his return to the UFC to take on interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall in UFC 300 main event according to former middleweight champion Michael Bisping
10/01/24 16:13Lesnar, 46, has not fought since his no contest against Mark Hunt. The former heavyweight champion has competed at UFC 100 and 200 - therefore - featuring at 300 wouldn't be impossible.
Tom Aspinall became the third British UFC champion EVER after victory in 2023, while Leon Edwards defended his welterweight title twice... but which current British UFC stars could make a claim for gold in 2024?
01/01/24 19:00Throughout this calendar year, fighters from the United Kingdom have proved their worth across all aspects of the UFC - with two finding significant success.
With a potential Jon Jones superfight hanging in the balance, Tom Aspinall faces an uncertain 2024 as the UFC interim heavyweight champion is forced to weigh up his options
01/01/24 18:00In the meantime, the most promising heavyweight to emerge in the last decade may be forced to spend upwards of a year on the sidelines, waiting to take on the winner.
Justin Gaethje and Islam Makhachev are beaten in KO of the Year category, a Brit takes home best submission and horror elbow dislocation wins most gruesome injury - Mail Sport's 2023 UFC awards
25/12/23 11:41In the 30th year of the UFC's existence, there has been the usual raft of spectacular KOs, controversies and surprises.
What next for Leon Edwards? British star has THREE top contenders pushing to face him after outclassing Colby Covington at UFC 296... and he wants a massive homecoming show in the UK
18/12/23 21:33WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: The 'Rocky era', as Leon Edwards called it, is in full swing now after Colby Covington was put to the sword at UFC 296.
Donald Trump gets wild reception at UFC 296 as he arrives for Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington fight alongside Dana White and Kid Rock
17/12/23 03:04Trump was attending his second UFC event in just over a month after heading to Madison Square Garden to watch Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall secure big victories in November.
UFC 296 PREDICTIONS: Tom Aspinall back Leon Edwards to 'outsmart' Colby Covington while Alexander Volkanovski says the Brit will be 'more dangerous'... but Henry Cejudo says the match-up is 'perfect' for the American
15/12/23 13:21'Rocky' comes into the mouthwatering bout off the back of a majority decision victory over welterweight legend Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 back in March.
Michael Bisping on why Colby Covington is 'like the Energizer Bunny', how Leon Edwards will deal with rival 'talking all kinds of s***' and the looming presence of Donald Trump ahead of UFC 296 in Las Vegas
12/12/23 22:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - WILL GRIFFEE: Once the pioneer, Michael Bisping is now the Godfather of British MMA, or perhaps even the consigliere.
Tom Aspinall predicts Leon Edwards WILL retain his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296 - as heavyweight champion reveals how 'Rocky' will 'outsmart' the American
11/12/23 16:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES COHEN: Edwards and Covington will share the octagon at the T-Mobile Arena in Nevada on Saturday in the main event of a highly-anticipated UFC 296 card.
Brazilian star on 15-fight winning streak calls out Tom Aspinall for ANOTHER interim heavyweight fight while UFC champion Jon Jones is out injured after tearing pectoral tendon
06/12/23 12:19Tom Aspinall has been called out for another interim fight, with the UFC unwilling to strip Jon Jones of the belt despite his long injury layoff with a torn pectoral tendon.
Jon Jones fires back at Tom Aspinall's 'hilarious' claim that he should be stripped of UFC title while out injured... before Brit issues four-word response to heavyweight rival
05/12/23 07:53Jon Jones has fired back at 'hilarious' claims by Tom Aspinall for him to be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title. 'Bones' is out for the long term with an injury.
UFC star Tom Aspinall claims he has NO interest in a boxing fight, despite previously training with Tyson Fury... as interim heavyweight champion insists his only goal is to become the 'undisputed' king
30/11/23 17:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES COHEN: British UFC star Tom Aspinall has admitted that he has no interest in a boxing match while he waits for unify his interim heavyweight title.
UFC powerhouse Tom Aspinall shows off his power by smashing a punch machine... recording a HIGHER score than heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury
30/11/23 00:05UFC powerhouse Tom Aspinall has shown off his heavyweight credentials by smashing a punch machine at the TalkSPORT headquarters.
UFC reporter Nina Drama defends fighter Tom Aspinall after he asked a sexually charged question during interview: 'Didn't offend me AT ALL!'
20/11/23 16:04'The reason he asked me that crazy question is because we follow each other on IG and [he] sees all the crazy weird questions my followers ask me.'
Tom Aspinall stuns female interviewer by grimly asking sexual questions in a crude interview days after his UFC heavyweight title win
18/11/23 10:50UFC interim heavyweight champion was involved in an interview with reporter Nina Drama where he asked his interviewer if she had been 'f*****ed' by an MMA fighter.
UFC's interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall demands fight with Stipe Miocic while Jon Jones is 'out for the foreseeable' after the British star impressed at Madison Square Garden
17/11/23 18:11Originally, the marquee Madison Square Garden card was supposed to feature the undisputed title bout between Miocic and Jon Jones before the latter pulled out through injury.
UFC star Tom Aspinall reveals that he 'aiming' to fight Jon Jones next after heavyweight title victory... as British fighter admits he's gone 'back to normal life' after UFC 295 win
15/11/23 21:00On Saturday night, Aspinall became just the third British fighter ever to get their hands on a UFC title after defeating Sergei Pavlovich in the first round at UFC 295.
Tom Aspinall opens up on 'absolutely crazy' obstacles he overcame before UFC 295 interim title win, as British star explains details of back injury that almost forced him to pull out
14/11/23 10:14Tom Aspinall has revealed how close a freak back injury came to derailing his UFC 295 dream. The British superstar claimed the interim heavyweight title in New York.
After becoming the third British UFC champion ever, Tom Aspinall has a number of options for his next move... from a fight with Jon Jones to a potential defence of the interim title - what's next for the heavyweight star?
13/11/23 21:00Aspinall joined retired star Michael Bisping and current welterweight champion Leon Edwards as a British UFC title-holder after beating Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295.
British UFC star Tom Aspinall calls out Jon Jones for Wembley showdown after victory at UFC 295... but Dana White claims the American will NOT face the interim heavyweight champion in his return fight
13/11/23 07:26Aspinall became the third British UFC champion after knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in the first round of their bout at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
Listening to his nutritionist, focusing on rest and pulling off the exercises other men his size simply can't... how hulking 18-stone Tom Aspinall crafted his 6ft 4in frame to become heavyweight superstar ahead of UFC 295 clash with Sergei Pavlovich
12/11/23 15:53The Brit accepted the bout on just two-and-a-half weeks notice - after fellow heavyweight Jon Jones was forced to withdraw from the event due to injury.
'It couldn't have happened to a more lovely person!': Tyson Fury sends a message to 'brother' Tom Aspinall after he became the new UFC heavyweight champion with his first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich
12/11/23 13:50Victory at Madison Square Garden means that Tom Aspinall joins Hall of Famer Michael Bisping and welterweight king Leon Edwards in a short list of UK fighters to bring home UFC gold.
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Ricky Hatton's son finds love with the daughter of late boxing legend's 'best pal' - as couple share loved-up snaps just months after his dad's tragic death
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Meet the worst athletes EVER: The 'slowest 100m runner in history', a swimmer who hadn't even heard of the Olympics... and the Egyptian tennis flop
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EXCLUSIVEPrince Naseem Hamed blasts new film about his life as pure Hollywood fiction... as he comes out swinging and vows to set the record straight
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'set to ABANDON his dream retirement villa project' - after spending £30m and four years on it - but superstar could host his wedding there
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Arsenal fans brand Gary Neville a 'disgrace' over his surprise Liverpool players 'didn't whack' Gabriel Martinelli - as Brazilian breaks silence
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Laura Woods calls disgraced ex-Sky Sports anchor Richard Keys a 't**t' as row erupts over his 'tribute' to Terry Yorath which featured a dig at Gabby Logan
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Hunt for the mysterious 'world's worst tennis player': Egyptian tennis chiefs say they know NOTHING about 21-year-old, who flew in before her viral failure
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Embarrassing moment Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is seen holding an ARSENAL cup before Premier League clash with Bournemouth
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Bruno Fernandes' cosy catch up with Ruben Amorim's No 2: Axed boss' 'key ally' spotted meeting assistant following dramatic sacking
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Lionel Messi reveals his VERY 'weird' favourite alcoholic drink - with secret ingredient which 'hits faster' - as Argentinian star enjoys well-earned rest
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in Cheshire and emerging as contender to be Man United interim head coach - as sources reveal ANOTHER club legend on the shortlist
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Chelsea fans uncover old footage of No 1 manager target Liam Rosenior hitting out at about 'scattergun' transfer policies
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Anthony Joshua's close friend admits 'everybody is worried' about how the boxing star will recover from 'traumatising' crash that killed his two friends
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Jake Paul's fiancee Jutta Leerdam says she's 'still in shock' after fall that has left her Olympics dream in the balance
Chances in jeopardy