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Jon Jones trolls Tom Aspinall after UFC 321, responds to challenge from Alex Pereira

Chris Taylor - October 25, 2025

Jon Jones couldn’t resist trolling Tom Aspinall following the disappointing outcome in today’s UFC 321 main event. Aspinall (15-3 MMA) squared off with Ciryl Gane (13-2 MMA) in the headliner of today’s pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi, with the promotion‘s coveted undisputed heavyweight title up for grabs.

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Ciryl Gane weighs in on No Contest ruling against Tom Aspinall at UFC 321: "I know how it is"

Chris Taylor - October 25, 2025

Ciryl Gane was very happy with how things were going before an accidental eye poke ended his title bout with Tom Aspinall at UFC 321. Gane (13-2 MMA) and Aspinall (15-3 MMA) collided in the headliner of today’s pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi with the promotion’s undisputed heavyweight title up for grabs.

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Dana White

Dana White reacts to Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ending in a No Contest at UFC 321: “He looked damn good tonight”

Chris Taylor - October 25, 2025

Dana White shared his immediate reaction to today’s Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane result during the UFC 321 post-fight press conference. Aspinall (15-3 MMA) and Gane (13-2 MMA) squared off for the promotion‘s undisputed heavyweight title this afternoon in Abu Dhabi. It was a highly anticipated contest, but unfortunately for fight fans and everyone involved, the bout ended in disaster.

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Alex Pereira reacts to Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ending in a No Contest at UFC 321

Chris Taylor - October 25, 2025

UFC light heavyweight kingpin Alex Pereira was not overly sympathetic following today’s No Contest between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. Aspinall (15-3 MMA) and Gane (13-2 MMA) collided for the promotion’s undisputed heavyweight title in the headliner of today’s pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately for fight fans, and really all involved, today’s heavyweight title fight ended in disaster.

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UFC

Tom Aspinall sounds off on fans following UFC 321: "What the F**k! Why are you booing?"

Chris Taylor - October 25, 2025

Tom Aspinall was clearly overcome with emotions following his no-contest with Ciryl Gane in today’s UFC 321 main event. Aspinall (15-3 MMA) was looking to record the first defense of his recently claimed undisputed heavyweight title this afternoon in Abu Dhabi. The Brit had of course been promoted to undisputed champion earlier this summer, this after former champ Jon Jones announced his retirement from the sport back in June.

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Tom Aspinall

Pros react after Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in a no-contest at UFC 321: "I'm STILL champion!"

Chris Taylor - October 25, 2025

Today’s UFC 321 event in Abu Dhabi was headlined by a heavyweight title fight featuring Tom Aspinall taking on Ciryl Gane. Aspinall (15-3 MMA) was of course promoted to undisputed heavyweight champion earlier this summer, this after Jon Jones announced his retirement from the sport. Tom had most previously competed back in July of 2024, where he needed just one minute to defeat Curtis Blaydes and successfully defend the promotion‘s interim title.

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UFC 321 Results: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in a no-contest (Video)

Chris Taylor - October 25, 2025

Today’s UFC 321 event in Abu Dhabi is headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. Aspinall (15-3 MMA) was of course promoted to undisputed heavyweight champion back in June of this year, this after Jon Jones announced his retirement from the sport. Tom had most previously competed back in July of 2024, where he needed just one minute to defeat Curtis Blaydes and successfully defend the promotion‘s interim title.

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Justin Gaethje's teammate addresses rumors of Ilia Topuria title bout

Dylan Bowker - October 24, 2025

Some rumors have bounced around about Justin Gaethje potentially getting a crack at Ilia Topuria’s UFC lightweight title earlier next year, and a teammate of Gaethje’s has weighed in on those rumblings. The contestant in question is Archie Colgan, who recently kept building upon his undefeated pro MMA record earlier this month. ‘King’ Colgan secured a victory over Jay Jay Wilson at PFL Dubai on October 3rd and addressed several subjects on Bowks Talking Bouts after the big win.

Lerone Murphy celebrates after a knockout win over Aaron Pico at UFC 319
Lerone Murphy

Lerone Murphy hints at next opponent as he 'watches tape' amid Alexander Volkanovski fight uncertainty

Curtis Calhoun - October 24, 2025

UFC featherweight contender Lerone Murphy might be moving on from the next featherweight title shot against Alexander Volkanovski. As 2025 rapidly approaches a close, the UFC featherweight division remains in uncertain territory with multiple top contenders making cases for a shot at Alexander Volkanovski. Volkanovski reclaimed the featherweight title by defeating Diego Lopes at UFC 314 earlier this year to kick off his second title reign.

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Justin Gaethje responds to Paddy Pimblett's recent Ilia Topuria callouts as he makes his case for White House title shot

Curtis Calhoun - October 24, 2025

UFC star Justin Gaethje shared a pointed message in response to Paddy Pimblett’s recent claims surrounding an offer on the table to fight Ilia Topuria. Justin Gaethje remains insistent that he’s the most deserving challenger for UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria’s first title defense in 2026. Gaethje, who hasn’t fought since a win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, has repeatedly drawn a line in the sand surrounding his Octagon return.

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Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier explains familiar situation UFC 321 headliner finds himself in

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 24, 2025

Dustin Poirier says he’s been in the same spot that one top UFC 321 headliner is in right now. In the main event of UFC 321 on Saturday, Ciryl Gane will challenge Tom Aspinall for the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship. This will be “Bon Gamin’s” third opportunity at an undisputed heavyweight title under the UFC banner. Despite once holding interim gold, Gane has never been an undisputed champion.

Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane during UFC 321 presser
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Ex-UFC heavyweight thinks Tom Aspinall needs statement-making win at UFC 321

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 24, 2025

One former UFC heavyweight feels Tom Aspinall needs to deliver a spectacular performance at UFC 321. Gane will challenge Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship on Saturday. The title fight will headline UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. Aspinall is currently a sizable favorite, but could he be falling into a trap?

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James Gallagher

Former Bellator MMA star allegedly bails on fight 'because he didn't like the warmup area back stage'

BJ Penn Staff - October 24, 2025

Former Bellator MMA star James Gallagher was set to return to the cage last night, but it didn’t end up happening. The alleged cause of his fight’s last-minute cancellation will leave fans scratching their heads in confusion. Gallagher fought 12 times for Bellator between 2016 and 2024. He got off to an impressive start in the promotion, winning his first four fights, and finishing three by submission. However, a 2018 knockout loss to Ricky Bandejas kickstarted a long hot-and-cold run for the Irish star, who had frequently been compared to Conor McGregor until that point.

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Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones made 'a huge mistake' not fighting Tom Aspinall

BJ Penn Staff - October 24, 2025

Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones made a big mistake by not defending his UFC heavyweight title against Tom Aspinall. Jones, one of the greatest MMA fighters ever, enjoyed a brief reign as UFC heavyweight champ at the tail end of his career. At the same time, England’s Aspinall held the division’s interim title. Rather than unify his belt with Aspinall’s, however, Jones ultimately decided to retire from competition and relinquish his belt. It was only then that Aspinall was finally promoted to undisputed champion.

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Nontachai Jitmuangnon drops to bantamweight seeking redemption against former tormentor: "It's my turn to go down and find him"

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 23, 2025

Nontachai Jitmuangnon will change weight classes for his upcoming redemption fight. The 26-year-old Thai striker abandoned featherweight to pursue unfinished business against the only man who’s beaten him inside the promotion. Nontachai faces Soner Sen in bantamweight Muay Thai at ONE Friday Fights 130 on Friday, October 24, in Bangkok, Thailand. The Jitmuangnon Gym representative suffered his promotional loss against #5-ranked bantamweight contender Abdulla Dayakaev at ONE Fight Night 33 in March, ending his perfect 3-0 start that included knockout victory over Dmitrii Kovtun.

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ONE Championship

Christian Lee juggles family duties with ONE World Title defense at ONE 173: "My whole life"

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 23, 2025

Two-division ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee embraces chaos that would overwhelm most fighters. The 27-year-old manages three children under one roof with a fourth boy arriving soon, while running a thriving gym and defending ONE World Titles across two weight classes. Lee defends his ONE Lightweight MMA World Title against Alibeg Rasulov in their rematch at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The Singaporean-American seeks a definitive victory after their December no-contest ended via accidental eye poke.

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UFC analyst blasts 'insignificant' UFC 321 co-main event featuring Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba

Cole Shelton - October 23, 2025

UFC analyst Din Thomas isn’t a fan of the UFC 321 co-main event featuring Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba. Dern and Jandiroba are set to rematch for the vacant strawweight title, after Weili Zhang vacated the belt to move up to face Valentina Shevchenko for the flyweight title. Ahead of the fight on Saturday, Thomas took aim at the fight, calling it the least significant title fight in UFC history.

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Conor McGregor sends a message to UFC champ Jack Della Maddalena ahead of Islam Makhachev title fight: “He’ll be light work”

Dylan Bowker - October 23, 2025

Conor McGregor has weighed in on the looming title fight between welterweight titleholder Jack Della Maddalena and his title challenger Islam Makhachev. As JDM looks to show out against an elite pound-for-pound fighter in Makhachev as they fight inside Madison Square Garden, someone with big success at MSG like McGregor offerin g up his viewpoint adds a certain something to the proceedings. The information came from jiu jitsu standout Craig Jones, via footage shared to the Instagram account @mma.pros.pick, who is training with JDM ahead of this Makhachev fight. Jones famously got in work with Alexander Volkanovski ahead of fighting Makhachev, and the grappling considerations of the CJI figurehead clearly paid dividends in the first meeting they had.