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UFC’s Reinier de Ridder breaks silence after ‘quitter’ accusations in unusual Brendan Allen defeat

De Ridder retired on his stool before the fifth round against Allen, with a potential title shot now eluding him

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

UFC star Nathaniel Wood: ‘I blamed my opponent when my newborn daughter was in intensive care’

Exclusive interview: British UFC featherweight Wood opens up to The Independent on the dark thoughts he used to get into the frame of mind to fight when his newborn daughter was fighting for her life

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

How Tom Aspinall, the UFC’s nice guy, became the baddest man on the planet

IN DEPTH: Alex Pattle spent the day with the UFC heavyweight champion, his father and coach Andy, and others close to the Wigan fighter – who tell the story of a generational athlete

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

Conor McGregor’s UFC ban is convenient – a return at the White House provokes new questions

Comment: McGregor has been handed a backdated ban after missing three drug tests in 2024, but will be free to fight in time for a planned White House event in June

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

UFC prospect Mario Pinto on training with Tom Aspinall and the problem with perfection

Exclusive interview: The British-Portuguese heavyweight takes on Jhonata Diniz in enemy territory, at a Brazil event headlined by fan favourite Charles Oliveira

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Jon Jones sends clear message to UFC president after emphatic White House snub

Jones was declared as ‘retired’ by Dana White this summer, as the undisputed heavyweight title was taken from the American and awarded to Tom Aspinall

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Tom Aspinall’s dad tips UFC heavyweight champion for ‘very highly-paid’ boxing switch

Aspinall will defend the undisputed UFC heavyweight title for the first time in October, fighting Ciryl Gane

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Tom Aspinall reacts to Ciryl Gane fight as first undisputed title defence is confirmed

After Jon Jones’s recent retirement, Aspinall was elevated from interim heavyweight champion to undisputed champion

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2 confirmed as UFC 320 ends with title double-header

Dana White has announced the line-up for both UFC 320 and 321, the latter of which will feature Tom Aspinall

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Ciryl Gane vs Tom Aspinall: Can UFC's Most Technical Fighter Win His First Heavyweight Title at UFC 321?

Ciryl Gane faces Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. Can the French striker finally capture the heavyweight title in this high-stakes showdown?

International Business Times UK · Jul 23, 2025