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Sean Strickland has gone after Tom Aspinall completely unprovoked, firing shots at the UFC heavyweight champion. The ex-middleweight champ recently appeared on a livestream with Adin Ross.

Tom Aspinall weighs in on Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

The time for Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua to face off inside the ring is nearly upon us. The two headlined Friday's Netflix event at the Kaseya Center

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 17

Tom Aspinall promises to ‘smash’ Ciryl Gane’s face after rival provides an update on his next fight

Tom Aspinall lashed out at his most recent opponent following a post on social media. The medical updates that Aspinall has provided show that there’s still no timeframe for his return to the Octagon.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 16

Tom Aspinall seeking Francis Ngannou boxing match

Tom Aspinall is ready to make an all too familiar step for UFC fighters in the modern era. Not only is Aspinall eyeing a move over to boxing as it becomes a popular move among new-age martial artists, but he also has his sights planted on fellow MMA powerhouse Francis Ngannou as a potential opponent.

MMA News / HITC / December 15

Tom Aspinall opens door to surprise route to face Francis Ngannou outside the UFC

Tom Aspinall has suggested that a change in sport might be the only way he ever gets to fight Francis Ngannou. The fight did not happen during Ngannou’s time with the UFC, as Aspinall was still making his way up.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 15

Tom Aspinall Open to Boxing 'Big Fights,'

Like many UFC champions today, heavyweight king Tom Aspinall admits he’s intrigued by the idea of stepping into the boxing ring but unlike others, he’s not delusional about what that would mean.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 11

6ft 8in giant stunned fans by doing one thing after he KO’d the first man to beat Tom Aspinall

Renan Ferreira proved he was more than just a vicious knockout artist in August 2021. The 6ft 8in Brazilian squared off against Stuart Austin on the undercard of a PFL event in Hollywood, Florida.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 11

Francis Ngannou Defends Both Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane in Eye-Poke Controversy as He Predicts Rematch

Francis Ngannou has stepped in as the voice of reason. The calm after the chaos comes on the heels of UFC 321’s abrupt and unsatisfying ending. Fans waited weeks for the showdown, only to get 4:35 of action before Ciryl Gane accidentally poked Tom Aspinall in the eye, bringing the highly anticipated fight to a screeching halt.

MMA News / HITC / December 8

Tom Aspinall picks the same ‘unbelievable’ star for UFC Fighter of the Year and KO of 2025

Tom Aspinall handed out a few end-of-year awards right after UFC 323 had wrapped up. The heavyweight champion watched the final pay-per-view event of the year from his living room, taking in a card full of unexpected results and standout performances.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8

Israel Adesanya, Tom Aspinall, and Sean O’Malley Had the Same Live Reaction to Alexandre Pantoja Injury

“I didn’t know what happened. He just stopped,” Joshua Van recalled his bout with Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 in Las Vegas. But it was not only Van who was surprised at the early stoppage against the division’s best.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8

Islam Makhachev’s P4P Status Doesn’t Stop Tom Aspinall From Picking Ilia Topuria for Prestigious UFC Honor

Last month, Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena, securing a unanimous decision win in New York and joining the elite list of two-division UFC champions.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 7

Dana White confusingly clarifies position on Tom Aspinall's UFC 321 eye poke

UFC fans looking for an update of any kind concerning UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall: prepare to be bitterly disappointed. Aspinall laid out his

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MMA News / HITC / December 7

Dana White addresses Tom Aspinall criticism following eye poke flashpoint

UFC 321’s controversial episode has been addressed again by Dana White, who offered clarification on his previous comments. The relationship between the UFC and Tom Aspinall has appeared strained ever since the incident in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Tom Aspinall Hit With Blunt Dana White Reality Check by Ex-UFC Champ Amid Eye-Poke Controversy

One illegal eye poke at UFC 321 didn’t just stop a title fight; it ignited a firestorm that dragged the UFC president, an injured champion, and a former titleholder into a public war of words.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 5

Tom Aspinall Warned About Beefing With Dana White: 'Don’t Fight Him'

Tom Aspinall has found himself in the spotlight following the controversial eye poke incident at UFC 321. The event strained his relationship with UFC CEO Dana White, raising questions about his standing within the promotion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

UFC predicted to book Alex Pereira interim heavyweight title fight after Tom Aspinall’s medical update

An ex-UFC star thinks Alex Pereira will have his chance to make history. The UFC heavyweight division is in yet another period of uncertainty after the events that unfolded in Abu Dhabi this past October.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Tom Aspinall warned to not ‘fight’ with Dana White by UFC legend who experienced a similar scenario

Tom Aspinall aired some grievances when speaking for the first time since UFC 321. The UFC heavyweight champion recently posted his first video and did his first interview since the disappointing end to his title defense.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Aspinall Slams Jones For Continued Trolling – ‘I Thought This Guy Was The GOAT?

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has hit back at Jon Jones, who continues to troll him following his no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October.

MMA News / HITC / December 4

Doctor outlines the injury scenario that could keep Tom Aspinall out for a long spell

Doctor Brian Sutterer has spoken about the eye problems Tom Aspinall is currently dealing with. The heavyweight champion had to stop fighting after taking pokes to both eyes from Ciryl Gane during their UFC 321 bout in October.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 4

Is Heavyweight Champ Aspinall Losing His Cool?

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has responded to the criticism he received following his no-contest at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane in October—including the comments from Dana White.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 3

Tom Aspinall Confirms Medical Suspension in Recent Eye Surgery Update

Tom Aspinall has finally provided an update on when he expects to return and settle the score. The heavyweight champion last stepped into the Octagon in late October at UFC 321, where he defended his undisputed title for the first time against Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Tom Aspinall Explains How Dana White Made His Situation Worse After UFC 321

Heavyweight champ reflects on a frustrating UFC 321 aftermath. Tom Aspinall opens up about his injury and Dana White’s comments. Interview reveals surprising details about communication behind the scenes.

MMA News / HITC / December 2

Tom Aspinall outlines new approach for UFC comeback following frightening eye injury

Tom Aspinall has promised to change his approach once he has recovered from the injury he picked up at UFC 321. The heavyweight champion took eye pokes in both eyes from Ciryl Gane during their clash in Abu Dhabi last October and has been dealing with vision issues ever since.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 30

Tom Aspinall Releases Medical Diagnosis After UFC 321 Eye Injury

After more than a month of silence following the controversial ending of his first heavyweight title defense, UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has finally broken his silence and the medical report he released is far more serious than many skeptics expected.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 30

Tom Aspinall shares update as eye injury medical records get released

Tom Aspinall has been in the firing line since he was forced to withdraw from his UFC 321 title fight. Aspinall saw his stock among fans take a huge hit, and while many questioned if the incident was serious enough to force him out of the bout, his new update proves his innocence.