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19+ min ago (221+ words) Aspinall posts specialist paperwork, details his condition and explains why he believes Gane repeatedly targeted his eyes during their October 25 title fight. He is not cleared to train or compete and is still being monitored by eye specialists. Surgery is being considered depending on how the injury progresses. Aspinall said he will discuss the situation further in a video on his channel. Aspinall explained that during the fight he assumed it was an accident, but watching the footage changed his view entirely. He added: "I think he is a big cheater. Look at all his fights. Even Jon Jones himself, the GOAT himself, said that Ciryl Gane is a cheater and uses dirty tactics." Aspinall addressed the fans accusing him of exaggerating the severity of the poke or seeking a way out. He continued with the portion you wanted fully…...

42+ min ago (584+ words) Tom Aspinall responds to Dana White and his haters over eye poke incident. Tom Aspinall hasn't been having the best time lately. Well, Aspinall hasn't enjoyed it either. "I've been having a lovely time, in and out of the hospital, having all kinds of different tests done to my eyes, speaking to specialists, speaking to surgeons, speaking to doctors," Aspinall said on his YouTube channel."Oh, it's been a fantastic time." And as for White's disappointment with him, Aspinall had a response for why he didn't continue fighting after the eye poke. "I ain't going to fight if I can't see anything because of a foul. If it's a legal move, we have to fight through it. That's what we do as fighters. But when it's a foul, why am I going to put my health at risk when I…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago (241+ words) Renowned Indian wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh is poised to enhance his global presence by facing Turkey's acclaimed MMA champion, Akbulut. This highly anticipated bout will mark Sangram's third professional fight and his debut match in England, as per a release from Premier Combat Fighting Championship. Scheduled to take place at the Premier Combat Fighting Championship (PCFC), this upcoming fight will be a significant milestone as Sangram faces a fierce contender from Turkey, aiming to solidify his position on the global MMA stage. Expressing his excitement, Sangram Singh said, "This is my first time stepping into the cage in England and also my first time facing a top Turkish powerhouse like Akbulut! This is a dream fight that will test every breath I take -- let's see if the spirit of Indian wrestling will triumph on foreign soil," as quoted…...

13+ hour, 10+ min ago (242+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo has ventured into the world of mixed martial arts by becoming a shareholder in the Spanish MMA promotion WOW FC, marking a major crossover between global football stardom and combat sports. The Portuguese icon, currently representing Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team, announced the partnership on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. "I'm excited to share some big news: I will become a shareholder of @wowfcmma! We share values I truly believe in - discipline, respect, resilience, and the constant pursuit of excellence," he wrote. Ronaldo added that he has followed MMA for years and sees WOW FC as a promotion with significant potential. "WOW FC is building something unique and powerful, and I'm proud to join this project to help elevate the sport and inspire the next generation," he said. The promotion's co-owner and UFC champion Ilia Topuria…...

14+ hour, 42+ min ago (254+ words) Get ready for UFC 323 headlined my Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 With UFC 323 coming up on Saturday " which closes out the UFC's pay-per-view and ESPN eras " take a closer look at the two championship contests that headline the year-end numbered card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In the main event, Merab Dvalishvili looks for a record-breaking fourth title defense of the year as he puts the bantamweight championship on the line against former champ Petr Yan in a rematch. Will "The Machine" be the no-doubt Fighter of the Year for 2025 or is Yan poised to get revenge and become a two-time undisputed champ? Alexandre Pantoja has had quite the run himself as world champion, and current pound-for-pound great. Pantoja defends the flyweight championship against surging contender Joshua Van, who makes his fourth appearance of 2025. Can "The Cannibal" make it…...

15+ hour, 58+ min ago (433+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " UFC 323s Alexandre Pantoja shuts down Merab Dvalishvili" Dont expect Alexandre Pantoja to share the Octagon with Merab Dvalishvili. Pantoja is one of UFCs top pound-for-pound fighters currently. He has reigned as the flyweight titleholder since 2023. Pantoja and Dvalishvili will both be featured on the main card of UFC 323 on Dec. 5. Pantoja will put his gold at stake against Joshua Van, while Dvalishvili defends the bantamweight title against Petr Yan in a rematch. Many have wondered if Pantoja would ever insert himself in the 135-pound title picture if he keeps dominating at flyweight. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Pantoja made it clear he has no plans to go one-on-one with "The Machine" (via MMAMania.com). Pantoja didnt rule out challenging for the bantamweight championship if Sean OMalley somehow finds his way back to the gold. OMalley is set…...

16+ hour, 19+ min ago (547+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " UFC 324s Amanda Nunes gets help from former Kayla Harrison" Amanda Nunes will be getting some assistance from a former rival of Kayla Harrison. Nunes will be coming out of retirement at UFC 324 on Jan. 24. The UFC Hall of Famer will challenge Harrison for the UFC Womens Bantamweight Championship inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Itll be "The Lioness'" first fight since June 2023. In preparation for the title fight, Nunes has brought in the only fighter with a pro MMA win over Harrison. Former PFL champion Larissa Pacheco has been invited to Nunes camp. Speaking to MMAFighting.com, Pacheco expressed confidence in Nunes decision to return to the Octagon. "Shes ready. In terms of adjustments, everything, theres nothing more to say," Pacheco said. "Im not going to talk strategy because I cant, but shes ready, man. What…...

16+ hour, 42+ min ago (553+ words) Camilo beat Slava Borshchev for his first UFC victory Matheus Camilo had to deal with a lot of changes before securing his first octagon victory at UFC 322, which went down Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden, New York. Camilo flew to Abu Dhabi in October but saw Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady withdraw from UFC 321 just hours before the weigh-ins on Oct. 23. Camilo was promised a fight in November and stayed in shape hoping to be on the UFC APEX event the week after, but instead flew to New York for a massive pay-per-view undercard match versus Viacheslav Borshchev. "It was a mess, but it worked out," Camilo told MMA Fighting. "The first few days were really bad. It was just a few hours before weigh-ins when they told me the fight was off. I was already ready to start dehydrating " I still had…...

18+ hour, 42+ min ago (423+ words) T.J. Dillashaw thought he had an advantage in last UFC title fight T.J. Dillashaw's last fight didn't go as planned. But he has no regrets about betting on himself. It's been over three years since Dillashaw's last fight, a lopsided title fight loss to Aljamain Sterling in which Dillashaw failed to make it past the second round before succumbing to strikes from the then-bantamweight champion. Dillashaw later revealed he entered the contest with a shoulder injury, drawing ire from fans and critics, who wondered why Dillashaw didn't just pull out of the fight. Speaking to former rival Dominick Cruz on the Love & War podcast, Dillashaw explained why he was comfortable competing with a serious injury and why he still thought he could win. "So anyways, the point of the story was that I'd dealt with adversity and got wins," Dillashaw said. "I…...

18+ hour, 45+ min ago (530+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " Tom Aspinall shares vulgar message to trolls who criticized him" Tom Aspinall has quite the response to those who have been trolling him since the conclusion of UFC 321. Aspinall's title defense against Ciryl Gane back in October ended on a whimper. Gane accidentally poked both of Aspinall's eyes, and the UFC Heavyweight Champion could not continue. The bout was ruled a no contest as a result. Some fans have criticized Aspinall for not continuing to fight despite his eye injury. The heavyweight ruler took to social media to let those fans know how he feels about their criticism. "Thanks for all the love, support & memes, [expletive] the hate," Aspinall wrote. "Coming to get my revenge on the big cheater." Future UFC Hall of Famer Jon Jones recently shared his stance on Aspinall's no contest against Gane…...