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Tom Aspinall’s ex-student who went 7-0 in the UFC says he won’t use his best skillset to beat Ciryl Gane

Many are expecting Tom Aspinall to notch another finish on his record this Saturday night. There has been a lot of talk about Ciryl Gane trying to test Aspinall by becoming the first opponent of his UFC career to take him into the later rounds.

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Patchy Mix Fails Drug Test – Past Win Overturned to No Contest

2025 has been a year to forget for Patchy Mix. It would have started with Mix being pleased to have finally got the UFC contract every fighter craves. Having spent what felt like a lifetime in Bellator, Mix finally made it to the big leagues.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 23

'Has there ever been a more insignificant title fight in the history?' Din Thomas on the UFC 321 Co-Main Event

The UFC 321 co-main event has the caveat of having the vacant strawweight belt on the line. Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba clash in a rematch to determine who will be crowned the #1 115lbs fighter on the planet.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Daniel Cormier Reveals the Biggest Advantage Ciryl Gane Has Over Tom Aspinall at UFC 321

Is Tom Aspinall the scariest UFC heavyweight ever? The Brit currently holds the record for the shortest average fight time, which is just 2:02. On top of that, he boasts the highest knockdown average per 15 minutes (4.09) on the active UFC roster.

Kayla Harrison News / MMA on SI / October 23

Only fighter to defeat UFC Champion Kayla Harrison could rejoin UFC after PFL release

Now a full year removed from her last fight, former two-division PFL Champion Larissa Pacheco is officially a free agent. The 28-fight MMA veteran has

Cain Velasquez News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Cain Velasquez beat Brock Lesnar so badly he lost interest in MMA and did not answer UFC phone calls

Brock Lesnar’s time as an intimidating force in the Octagon was ended in brutal fashion. After transitioning to MMA from professional wrestling, Lesnar knocked out Randy Couture to become the UFC heavyweight champion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Dana White calls Tom Aspinall ‘absolutely insane’ for refusing to fight one UFC heavyweight

Dana White isn’t a fan of Tom Aspinall’s recent comments. The undisputed UFC heavyweight title is on the line for the first time this year as champion Tom Aspinall defends against Ciryl Gane in the UFC 321 main event this Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Ex-UFC star wins first fight since being cut after losing with Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev in his corner

It was a winning return to action for the ‘Georgian Viking’. Guram Kutateladze was among the wave of fighters from Georgia who arrived in the UFC and began to make a splash.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 23

UFC star ends retirement for return fight against fan favorite at UFC 323

Formerly top-ranked UFC lightweight Jalin Turner is set to end his brief retirement and return to fight at UFC 323 in December. Scheduled as the UFC’s

Nathaniel Wood News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 23

Nathaniel Wood vs. Jose Delgado prediction, odds, pick for UFC 321

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC 321 as we turn attention towards the Featherweight (145) Division for this next Prelim bout.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 23

Chris Barnett vs. Hamdy Abdelwahab prediction, odds, pick for UFC 321

UFC 321: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane continues on the prelims with a fight between Chris Barnett and Hamdy Abdelwahab in the heavyweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / NY Fights / October 23

Umar Nurmagomedov Potentially Locks In Key Agreement with Dana White for Next 135-Pound Title Shot

Aside from Tom Aspinall’s long-awaited return to defend his undisputed heavyweight title after 14 months, UFC 321 will also mark the comeback of Umar Nurmagomedov, who returns to action after a 10-month layoff.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Conor McGregor’s protégé accused of last-second refusal to fight after strange backstage issue

One of the strangest fight cancellations in some time just took place in Dubai. Joe Rogan recently suggested that Conor McGregor might be the greatest promoter of all time when watching clips of ‘The Notorious’ at work in BKFC.

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Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Tom Aspinall’s UFC legend lookalike had a hilarious reaction to his 45-second debut knockout

Tom Aspinall’s UFC doppelgänger once embraced the comparisons. After a record-long stint as interim champion, Aspinall was elevated to undisputed status when Jon Jones opted to retire this past summer instead of unifying the titles against the dominant Englishman.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 23

UFC 321 – 3 Underdogs to Watch out for in Abu Dhabi

UFC 321 goes down this weekend in Abu Dhabi with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. The co-main event features a vacant strawweight title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba.

Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Paddy Pimblett admits he’s ‘struggling to get a fight’ after angling for title eliminator

Paddy Pimblett has voiced some frustrations as he waits to find out what’s next. As was recently pointed out by Ronda Rousey, Pimblett has become a mainstream star for the UFC since debuting with the promotion in 2021.

MMA News / NY Fights / October 23

5 Active UFC Fighters With the Most Ground Control Time Percentage in Company History

When the UFC launched in late 1993, its earliest days were ruled by American wrestlers who brought the fight to the mat and dominated with raw grappling power.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23

Aiemann Zahabi Reveals Broken Forearm Suffered Mid-Fight in Win Over Marlon Vera

Fresh off the biggest win of his UFC career, Aiemann Zahabi disclosed he fought through a broken forearm to edge Marlon Vera by split decision at UFC Fight Night 262 then underwent surgery less than 48 hours later.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23

Jailton Almeida Says Alex Pereira’s Heavyweight Plans Won’t Block His Title Path

Jailton Almeida isn’t sweating the Alex Pereira-to-heavyweight chatter. Ahead of his pivotal showdown with Alexander Volkov at UFC 321 on Yas Island, the Brazilian contender said a potential Pereira move won’t derail his run to a title shot.

MMA News / HITC / October 23

Conor McGregor shares strategy with Jack Della Maddalena for Islam Makhachev clash

One of the most anticipated fights of 2025 is now just weeks away from lighting up Madison Square Garden. Islam Makhachev has caught fans by surprise after showing off a clear size increase as he prepares to make the jump up to welterweight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Dana White Sets Condition for Umar Nurmagomedov to Earn Merab Dvalishvili Rematch at UFC 321 Presser

In January, Umar Nurmagomedov suffered his first professional defeat against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311. Since then, ‘The Young Eagle’ has been on the path of vengeance, and that’s why he took the fight against No.9-ranked bantamweight Mario Bautista at UFC 321 to earn a rematch with ‘The Machine’ in the future.

Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / October 23

UFC Star Blasts Ilia Topuria in Fiery Rant: ‘Sign the Contract!’

All eyes remain on the UFC’s newest double champ after UFC 317. Speculation grows over who will headline the UFC and Paramount deal. The rivalry talk is heating up again between two familiar foes.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 23

Jalin Turner ends retirement to fight Edson Barboza at UFC 323

The lightweight division just got another explosive addition to close out the year. UFC veteran Edson Barboza will face Jalin Turner at UFC 323 on December 6, setting up a dynamic matchup between a seasoned striker and one of the most dangerous finishers in the division.

Bo Nickal News / FirstSportz / October 23

'I Was Arrogant' – Bo Nickal Makes Humble Admission Ahead of Comeback Fight at UFC 322

The UFC routinely ushers in waves of new prospects whose pre-UFC resumes and early results create rapid expectations. Among those newer additions is Bo Nickal, a wrestler-turned-middleweight contender whose name entered the promotion with unusual momentum for a debutant.

Dustin Poirier News / HITC / October 23

Dustin Poirier opens up on future after heartbreaking comments about retirement

Dustin Poirier’s UFC 318 main event in July almost turned into the ideal farewell. While ‘The Diamond’ lost a decision to Max Holloway, he still put on a memorable fight in front of his hometown fans in Louisiana, a state that had not hosted a UFC event in a decade.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 23

Robert Whittaker 'would love to fight Sean Strickland'

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has been calling for a fight against fellow former titleholder Sean Strickland most of the year. "I feel like we’ve both been in that top sort of the pond for a while circling each other,” Whittaker said during an appearance on the "On Paper with Anthony Smith" podcast in February.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 19

Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout

UFC Fight Night in Vancouver is over and the main-event fighters need new opponents. Brendan Allen’s upset win over Reinier de Ridder will shake up the entire middleweight division.

UFC Fight Night: Corner stoppage gives Allen win over de Ridder