https://www.marca.com/en/person/tom-aspinall.html en Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:11:53 +0100 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:46:40 +0200 60 https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2026/03/06/69aafa71268e3e1d5b8b45d5.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2026/03/06/69aafa71268e3e1d5b8b45d5.html Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:11:53 +0100 In an unexpected move, UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has joined forces with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. The Englishman has become Hearn's first signing for his new advisory business, called Matchroom Talent Agency.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2026/02/12/698e3a3c22601de6168b45d3.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2026/02/12/698e3a3c22601de6168b45d3.html Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:43:43 +0100 UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been out of the octagon for several months after suffering an eye poke in his fight against Ciryl Gane. While fans were waiting for news on the future of the belt, the Briton surprised by posting an image of the state of his eyes after undergoing surgery.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/12/09/6938512122601dc9198b45c7.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/12/09/6938512122601dc9198b45c7.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:10:08 +0100 Tom Aspinall feels pure admiration for Ilia Topuria and everything he is achieving in the UFC. Whenever he can, the English fighter lavishes praise on 'El Matador', and on this occasion he has stated on social media that for him Topuria is the best fighter of 2025. This year, Ilia made history by becoming the first undefeated double champion in the company, which seems to have been sufficient for Aspinall to decide to put him at the top of this list.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/27/68ffa096e2704e784a8b45c6.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/27/68ffa096e2704e784a8b45c6.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:47:15 +0100 Tom Aspinall's highly anticipated first defense of his UFC undisputed heavyweight title ended in total chaos and disappointment last Saturday at the Etihad Arena. In a competently packed stadium, Aspinall faced Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321. However, the fight was declared a no-contest in the first round after Gane hit Aspinall in both eyes.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/26/68fe88f0268e3e48098b4578.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/26/68fe88f0268e3e48098b4578.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:54:55 +0100 UFC 321 made headlines for Ciryl Gane's famous eye poke on Tom Aspinall that ended in a 'No Contest', or for the controversial decision in the Volkov vs Almeida fight. The main card left a lot to be desired, but the preliminary fights left great moments to highlight, such as the brutal KO of Quillan Salkilld (10-1) to Nasrat Haqparast (18-6). The Australian fighter had to deal with a guy with quite a lot of experience in the company, but managed to knock him out with a head kick in the first round that left the Abu Dhabi crowd speechless.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/26/68fe29e446163f80628b458c.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/26/68fe29e446163f80628b458c.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:20:40 +0100 The sad end to the UFC 321 card brought with it quite a few consequences. The main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane ended in a no contest due to an eye poke by the Frenchman, which meant that the British fighter retained the heavyweight title. However, it was not in the expected manner, as they will surely have a rematch in a few months' time to stage a worthy fight. Therefore, this complicates a fight for the White House card between Aspinall and Jon Jones, so much so that 'Bones' wrote a tweet yesterday where he accepted the challenge of Alex Pereira to face him in a super fight.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/26/68fdf5b546163fe26b8b4582.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/26/68fdf5b546163fe26b8b4582.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:40:47 +0100 UFC 321 more than lived up to what was expected of a numbered card with two belts on the line and great fights, right up to the last moment. The event, held in Abu Dhabi, ended in the worst possible way in the heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall (15-3, 1 NC) and Ciryl Gane (13-2, 1 NC). An eye poke from the Frenchman caused an eye injury from which the Englishman could not recover, resulting in a 'no contest'.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/24/68fbc2b9ca4741de118b45b9.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/10/24/68fbc2b9ca4741de118b45b9.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:27:50 +0200 The next big Ultimate Fighting Championship event is set for a heavyweight showdown that promises to be historic, as Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane will face off for the undisputed title on the UFC 321 card. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, and fans in the United States are eager to know what time and on which channel they will be able to watch it. This fight will be Aspinall's first defense as undisputed champion and Gane's third opportunity to be crowned, in a bout that will attract global attention.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/boxing/2025/10/23/68fa8209ca47411e5f8b45db.html https://www.marca.com/en/boxing/2025/10/23/68fa8209ca47411e5f8b45db.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:35:57 +0200 The world of sports and entertainment collided explosively once again. Just days away from UFC 321, which will take place on October 25, and with the Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul fight on the horizon, rapper Cardi B was once again the talk of the town. According to multiple reports, the artist reportedly placed a $460,000 bet in favor of champions Tom Aspinall (UFC) and Gervonta "Tank" Davis (boxing).

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/08/13/689bbb73ca47413c198b460d.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/08/13/689bbb73ca47413c198b460d.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:26:38 +0200 UFC President Dana White has confirmed that the promotion will stage a fight card on the White House lawn on July 4, 2026, coinciding with the United States' 250th Independence Day celebration.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/08/02/688e1fc7e2704ecc298b457c.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/08/02/688e1fc7e2704ecc298b457c.html Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:45:46 +0200 Paddy Pimblett (23-3) is a peculiar fighter. The Scouser loves mixed martial arts, but not everything that goes with it, especially on a dietary level. When he doesn't have a fight scheduled, Ilia Topuria's arch-enemy is usually seen out of shape, and he has recently confirmed that the day he retires he will finally be able to let himself go.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/06/28/685f52e9e2704eefb08b45bd.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/06/28/685f52e9e2704eefb08b45bd.html Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:45:29 +0200 Jon Jones has broken his silence regarding the timing of his UFC retirement and the criticisms swirling around it.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/04/21/6805bcb8268e3e0d508b4597.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/04/21/6805bcb8268e3e0d508b4597.html Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:48 +0200 Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones, the heavyweight clash fans have been craving for nearly two years, may finally be on the horizon. According to former UFC star and current analyst Chael Sonnen, the long-anticipated showdown is no longer speculation but a done deal between the athletes. All that's missing is an official date from the organization.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/04/20/68054c9c46163f2c248b4587.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/04/20/68054c9c46163f2c248b4587.html Sun, 20 Apr 2025 21:45:21 +0200 The UFC is in serious trouble. The UFC 317 on June 28 - International Fight Week - is one of the most important events of the year for the company, and it is currently hanging by a thread. The plan was to have a fight between Dricus Du Plessis (23-2) and Khamzat Chimaev (14-0) as the main event, with the middleweight title on the line. However, an injury to the South African seems to have thwarted their plans, which has provoked the ire of the Chechen, who was already finalizing his camp in Kislovodsk, Russia, where legends such as Fedor Emelianenko have already triumphed.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/04/16/67ffba93ca4741206b8b45cc.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/04/16/67ffba93ca4741206b8b45cc.html Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:22:45 +0200 A new numbered event, a new update of the UFC's pound-for-pound rankings. With the future of this ranking system still up in the air (Dana White has already announced a partnership with Meta for AI to do them by the end of 2025), few changes were seen this time around following UFC 314 and Alexander Volkanovski regaining the featherweight throne

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/03/11/67d0517746163f610e8b4576.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/03/11/67d0517746163f610e8b4576.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:16:55 +0100 After Alex Pereira's defeat at UFC 313 in Las Vegas, Dana White was asked at a press conference about the future of Jon Jones (28-1), another of his great superstars. The heavyweight champion left his retirement up in the air after knocking out Stipe Miocic last November. 'Bones' wanted to fight 'Poatan', but the company's boss said he only had two options: accept the fight with Tom Aspinall (15-3) or end his career

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/02/17/67b3b80e46163f9c978b45c9.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/02/17/67b3b80e46163f9c978b45c9.html Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:37:40 +0100 The departure of Francis Ngannou left a power vacuum in the UFC heavyweight category. Jon Jones is the current champion, but there has been much speculation about his legitimacy since he has not yet faced the best in the division, starting with Tom Aspinall. However, Joe Rogan has no doubts about it.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/02/12/67acebd322601d4b508b458c.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2025/02/12/67acebd322601d4b508b458c.html Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:50:23 +0100 Alex Pereira is cut from a different cloth. The UFC light heavyweight champion is the biggest superstar in the world's leading martial arts company. Without knowing how to speak English, with a simple 'Chama' as his trademark and charisma to match, he has won the hearts of all the fans. As if that wasn't enough, his incredible KOs and his determination to save the best cards of 2024 - UFC 300 and UFC 303 - have made 'Poatan' one of the most illustrious characters in the history of the sport.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/boxing/2025/01/06/677bf9e646163f70038b45b9.html https://www.marca.com/en/boxing/2025/01/06/677bf9e646163f70038b45b9.html Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:55:51 +0100 It's clear that Jon Jones (28-1) wants a 2025 that will go down in the history books. And if the public and the UFC want to see him face Tom Aspinall (15-3, interim heavyweight champion), the MMA GOAT will not do it at any price. It is a tough fight that could be the first 'real' defeat for 'Bones'.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/23/6769d8c6e2704ed1978b459e.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/23/6769d8c6e2704ed1978b459e.html Mon, 23 Dec 2024 22:45:17 +0100 UFC's numbered fight schedule should set aside one of its dates for the eagerly awaited Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall fight, which is not yet confirmed, but Dana White, the CEO of the world's most important mixed martial arts (MMA) company, said it is 100% certain that it will take place, meanwhile, the contenders have sought to warm up the fight.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/15/675f1ebc268e3e01258b4574.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/15/675f1ebc268e3e01258b4574.html Sun, 15 Dec 2024 19:25:56 +0100 Tom Aspinall said he doesn't think Jon Jones is ducking him and believes the American fighter is only chasing the biggest payday possible as the current interim UFC heavyweight champion also rules Jones out of the greatest of all-time conversation because of failed drugs tests.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/15/675f155946163f358f8b456e.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/15/675f155946163f358f8b456e.html Sun, 15 Dec 2024 19:03:55 +0100 This Saturday's UFC Tampa event left fans wanting more and the company's CEO, Dana White, knows it and confirmed 100 percent the long-awaited heavyweight fight Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for 2025.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/14/675cc0a6e2704e6c6e8b4587.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/14/675cc0a6e2704e6c6e8b4587.html Sat, 14 Dec 2024 01:57:47 +0100 The long-anticipated clash between interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and reigning champion Jon Jones may finally be coming to fruition. Aspinall recently opened up about a private meeting with UFC President Dana White following the UFC 309 press conference, revealing that White has approved the high-stakes unification bout.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/04/67508dabca474111688b45bb.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/04/67508dabca474111688b45bb.html Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:23:10 +0100 Tom Aspinall has made it clear that he is ready to face Jon Jones, but he accuses the heavyweight champion of the UFC of playing negotiation games rather than accepting the challenge directly

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/01/674ce232e2704e825a8b456c.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/01/674ce232e2704e825a8b456c.html Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:52:52 +0100 Jon Jones continues to dominate the conversation in the MMA world, with fighters and fans alike dissecting his unparalleled skill set. British heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall recently joined the discussion, offering high praise for Jones' techniques and fight intelligence. In a detailed analysis of Jones' fight against Stipe Miocic, Aspinall highlighted the strategic brilliance that has cemented Jones as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/01/674cd613268e3eaa5e8b4590.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/01/674cd613268e3eaa5e8b4590.html Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:39:39 +0100 At UFC 309, Jon Jones once again proved to the world that he is the greatest fighter of all time by knocking out Stipe Miocic and retaining his heavyweight title. However, between 2021 and 2022 the champion of the category was Francis Ngannou, so there was much speculation about a fight between the two. Unfortunately for many, when Jon Jones wanted to make the step up in division in 2023, the Cameroonian was no longer with the company due to his disagreements with Dana White.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/01/674c2b12ca47419a3d8b4591.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/12/01/674c2b12ca47419a3d8b4591.html Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:40:08 +0100 Jon Jones, UFC heavyweight champion, has the possibility of organizing a stellar fight against Tom Aspinall to expose his title, after years of never being able to arrange a desired fight against Francis Ngannou, until he left the company to venture into boxing, leaving aside the possibility of what was considered the biggest fight in the history of this sport.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/11/29/674a044e268e3e4d648b4598.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/11/29/674a044e268e3e4d648b4598.html Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:53:51 +0100 Despite his dominance in the octagon not even Jon Jones can escape fan criticism.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/11/25/6744a884e2704e043e8b458f.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/11/25/6744a884e2704e043e8b458f.html Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:29:35 +0100 Jon Jones, who for many is the greatest mixed martial arts fighter in history, is far from thinking about retirement to the delight of his loyal followers.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/11/24/67437b1b46163f2d358b4589.html https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2024/11/24/67437b1b46163f2d358b4589.html Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:29:29 +0100 Jon Jones' future in the UFC is up in the air following his dominant victory over Stipe Miocic.

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