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Tom Aspinall to defend heavyweight title at UFC 321

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UFC 321 main event revealed as Tom Aspinall puts heavyweight belt on the line
Aspinall last fought at UFC 304, knocking out Curtis Blaydes to defend the interim title after having won it at UFC 295 in November 2023, when Jones was recovering from a torn pectoral muscle injury after a sparring session went awry.

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Tom Aspinall to finally defend UFC heavyweight title as next opponent revealed
UFC 321 fight card: Tom Aspinall to make first title defense against Ciryl Gane in Abu Dhabi

UFC veteran Ben Askren leaves hospital

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Former UFC Star Ben Askren Released from Hospital After Lung Transplant
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren said he was released from the hospital on Tuesday after receiving a double lung transplant back in June.

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Ben Askren health update: Former UFC fighter finally out of hospital
UFC veteran Ben Askren leaves hospital after double lung transplant: 'That was a long journey'

Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier and UFC

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MMA divisional rankings: With Dustin Poirier retired, where does Max Holloway land?
Dustin Poirier's retirement fight at UFC 318 was an emotional powerhouse, so perhaps it's fitting that the weekend's main event in New Orleans had an impact on not one but two weight classes in the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

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Did Max Holloway just earn himself a title shot with win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318
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On To the Next One: What’s next for Max Holloway after win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318?
Alex Pereira headlines UFC 320 in loaded title doubleheader
UFC has finally cleared the air on its event schedule, announcing two major title fights in the light heavyweight and ...
UFC 320 fight card: Alex Pereira, Merab Dvalishvili to headline October PPV in Las Vegas in separate fights
UFC CEO Dana White announced multiple fights for UFC 320, taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 ...
Merab Dvalishvili to defend title vs. Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320
Dvalishvili is set to make his third title defense against top contender Cory Sandhagen in the UFC 320 co-main event Oct. 4 ...
Max Holloway Sends a Clear Message to Ilia Topuria After His UFC 318 Victory
A dominant win at UFC 318 sets the stage for a potential high-stakes rematch. It was an emotional night at UFC 318, as fans ...
Alex Pereira seeks to reclaim belt vs. Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will attempt to reclaim the throne against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 on ...
Fares Ziam responds to surprise criticism of UFC Paris fight booking
Fares Ziam is aware of everyone's criticism over fighting unranked Kaue Fernandes at UFC Paris, but he has an explanation.
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UFC returned to New Orleans for first time in 10 years. Here's what it was like in the arena.
The UFC event broke records, with over 18,000 fans packed the arena where they watched, heckled and cheered as two fighters ...
UFC Rio receives heavyweight banger featuring undefeated slugger
UFC Rio de Janeiro is starting to take shape, with reports of a heavy-handed heavyweight matchup headed to the card.