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<p>Tom Aspinall is the UFC heavyweight champion</p>

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Aspinall vs Gane start time, card and how to watch fights

Britain’s Aspinall makes his first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title, having been elevated from interim champion upon Jon Jones’s retirement

Exclusive: Viral heavyweight Pinto on training with Aspinall and the problem with perfection

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Duke Roufus, renowned coach of multiple UFC champions, dies aged 55

<p>Anderson Silva screams after breaking his leg against Chris Weidman in their 2013 rematch</p>

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Legendary UFC rivals reignite feud on Jake Paul vs Davis undercard

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Dvalishvili makes rapid turnaround to defend title against Yan in December

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UFC schedule 2025: Every fight left this year

<p>UFC president Dana White (left) with Conor McGregor in 2016</p>

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UFC chief addresses McGregor anti-doping ban and White House fight

<p>Charles Oliveira before his loss to Ilia Topuria in June</p>

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Holloway responds to Oliveira callout after Brazilian submits Gamrot

<p>Wigan’s Tom Aspinall holds the UFC heavyweight title</p>

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Champion Aspinall delivers verdict on fighting friend in top 10

<p>Dustin Poirier during his title-fight defeat by Islam Makhachev in 2024</p>

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Retired Poirier admits ‘a part of me has died’ in emotional reflection on career

<p>Merab Dvalishvili in action against Cory Sandhagen in October 2025</p>

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Dvalishvili confirms stunning rumour about hours before title defence

<p>Conor McGregor ahead of his last UFC fight, in 2021</p>

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McGregor’s UFC ban is convenient – a return provokes fresh questions

<p>Raja Jackson, son of MMA legend Quinton Jackson, beating pro wrestler Stuart Smith while he is unconscious</p>

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UFC legend’s son Raja Jackson pleads not guilty to battery charges

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<p>Left to right: Alex Pereira, Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria</p>

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The Independent’s pound-for-pound UFC list

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UFC commentators on what it’s like calling the biggest fights

Jiu-jitsu black belt Royce Gracie receives $50,000 after becoming 'The Ultimate Fighter'

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UFC’s first ever champion on the night MMA was born

<p>Dustin Poirier (left) and Conor McGregor square off ahead of their 2014 clash</p>

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