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Tom Aspinall: 'Jon Jones should vacate the belt like the light heavyweights have done'

Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall fought on Nov. 11 and was back in the gym a week later.  He accepted the UFC 295 fight with Sergei Pavlovich on two weeks …read more

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Interim Champion Tom Aspinall eyes boxing debut amid UFC benching: ‘I Want to be active’

Tom Aspinall delivered the best performance of his career at UFC 295, scoring a stunning first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich to claim the interim heavyweight title on just two weeks’ …read more

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Posted on November 23, 2023, 5:46 pm By
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Curtis Blaydes expected Tom Aspinall to beat Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 – but not like that

Curtis Blaydes thinks Sergei Pavlovich gave Tom Aspinall too much space to work.
Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) knocked out Pavlovich (18-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in 69 seconds to claim the …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich vows to avenge KO loss to Tom Aspinall after UFC 295: ‘I’ll be back, revenge is inevitable’

Two weeks removed from his stunning first round knockout loss to newly-minted interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall at UFC 295, Russian contender, Sergei Pavlovich has vowed to avenge his loss …read more

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UFC 295 medical suspensions: Jiri Prochazka, Sergei Pavlovich among 19 suspended indefinitely

UFC 295 took place Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York and featured 13 fights.
On Monday, MMA Junkie acquired a list of athlete medical suspensions from the New …read more

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Henry Cejudo takes exception to Daniel Cormier comparing his Olympic gold medal to Tom Aspinall's interim title

Henry Cejudo stands by his criticism towards Tom Aspinall’s interim title celebration.
Cejudo mocked Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) for breaking down in tears after finishing Sergei Pavlovich to claim the …read more

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UFC star Tom Aspinall facing stern backlash, accused of harassing MMA journalist during interview

Tom Aspinall is facing some serious backlash after posing an inappropriate question during a recent interview.

Aspinall is coming off a spectacular first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich to claim the interim …read more

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Aspinall Wants Jones Stripped: ‘Stop Protecting Him Now’

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Tom Aspinall is coming off a memorable knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich last weekend at UFC 295 in which he …read more

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Posted on November 18, 2023, 2:16 am By
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Michael Bisping lauds Tom Aspinall's striking advantage over Jon Jones: 'Tom takes his head off'

Michael Bisping doesn’t think Jon Jones can stand with Tom Aspinall.
Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) knocked out Sergei Pavlovich in just 69 seconds to capture the interim heavyweight title in …read more

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Henry Cejudo questions Tom Aspinall's 'emotional' reaction to interim title win: 'It's not the real thing'

Henry Cejudo thinks Tom Aspinall overreacted after capturing the interim heavyweight title at UFC 295.
Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) needed just 69 seconds to knock out Sergei Pavlovich on short …read more

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Henry Cejudo Slams Tom Aspinall’s emotional reaction to UFC interim title Win: ‘It’s not the real thing’

Tom Aspinall scored the biggest win of his career at UFC 295, dispatching knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich just past the one-minute mark to claim the interim heavyweight world championship.

Aspinall and …read more

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Cejudo Clowns Weepy Aspinall Over Fake Belt

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Tom Aspinall captured the biggest win of his combat sports career by stopping fellow heavyweight bruiser Sergei Pavlovich in the …read more

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Jamahal Hill hopes to fight 'stud' UFC interim champ Tom Aspinall someday

Jamahal Hill is eyeing a future showdown with new UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.
Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) needed just 69 seconds to knock out Sergei Pavlovich this past …read more

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Tom Aspinall wants Jon Jones next: 'Stipe hasn't fought in three years and is coming off a loss'

Tom Aspinall believes he should be fighting Jon Jones next not Stipe Miocic.  
Aspinall is fresh off a knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 for the interim heavyweight title.  Typically he’d …read more

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Jamahal Hill Eyes Future Move to Heavyweight, Puts Tom Aspinall on Notice

Newly-crowned interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall caught Jamahal Hill’s attention with a first-round knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main event at UFC 295. …read more

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Tom Aspinall Reveals Back Injury Almost Forced Him Out of UFC 295

From visa complications to crippling back pain, Tom Aspinall had a lot going on in the lead up to his short-notice interim title fight against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295. …read more

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Tom Aspinall nearly pulled out of UFC 295

Newly crowned interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall revealed that he had a back injury prior to his UFC 295 knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich.  
“I can tell people now.  I basically didn’t …read more

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Tom Aspinall scoffs at Ciryl Gane's callout, suggests he fights Jailton Almeida

Tom Aspinall shut down Ciryl Gane’s callout after UFC 295.
Aspinall (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) knocked out Sergei Pavlovich in the first round to become interim heavyweight champion in Saturday’s co-headliner …read more

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Dana White’s Plans to Rebook Jones vs. Miocic Remain Unchanged After UFC 295

Dana White has doubled down on rebooking Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic even after Tom Aspinall won the interim heavyweight title against Sergei Pavlovich on Saturday. …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich issues statement following knockout loss to Tom Aspinall at UFC 295

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Sergei Pavlovich releases statement addressing brutal knockout loss to Tom Aspinall at UFC 295

Sergei Pavlovich didn’t fulfill his goal of claiming a piece of the UFC’s heavyweight title, but appears to be taking his loss in stride.
In the UFC 295 co-feature at Madison …read more

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Jon Jones heaps praise on Tom Aspinall after interim title fight win at UFC 295: ‘That was an awesome performance’

With keen eyes fixed on last night’s interim heavyweight championship fight between Sergei Pavlovich, and Tom Aspinall, fellow division gold holder, Jon Jones has showered praise on the latter – …read more

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Jon Jones reacts to Tom Aspinall knocking out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295

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UFC 295 results: Tom Aspinall claims interim heavyweight title with stunning knockout over Sergei Pavlovich

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Tom Aspinall can now call himself UFC champion after putting away Sergei Pavlovich with a stunning knockout …read more

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Posted on November 12, 2023, 5:16 am By
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Social media reacts to Tom Aspinall's KO of Sergei Pavlovich for interim title at UFC 295

Tom Aspinall took a big step in completing his career potential on Saturday when he picked up the interim heavyweight title against Sergei Pavlovich in the UFC 295 co-headliner.
With Jon …read more

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Pros react after Tom Aspinall KO’s Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295

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Tom Aspinall wins title, floors Sergei Pavlovich with thunderous first round KO – UFC 295 Highlights

In a spectauclar year for Atherton native, Tom Aspinall, returning from a catastrophic knee in injury just last summer, can call himself the first UFC heavyweight champion from the UK …read more

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Tom Aspinall knocks Sergei Pavlovich Out at UFC 295

The interim heavyweight title was on the line in the UFC 295 co-main event on Saturday between Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall.
Pavlovich entered the bout riding a six-fight winning streak with all …read more

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UFC 295 results: Tom Aspinall turns tables on Sergei Pavlovich with first-round KO to claim interim title

Tom Aspinall gave Sergei Pavlovich a taste of his own medicine – and now he owns a piece of the UFC heavyweight championship.
Pavlovich entered Saturday night’s UFC 295 co-main event …read more

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Aspinall trounces Pavlovich for UFC interim crown

Tom Aspinall captured the UFC interim heavyweight title with a spectacular first-round stoppage of Sergei Pavlovich on Saturday night at UFC 295. …read more

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UFC 295 live blog: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall

Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall face off ahead of UFC 295 | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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Henry Cejudo: Sergei Pavlovich relies too much on his hands, Tom Aspinall needs to slow him down with leg kicks

Henry Cejudo advises Tom Aspinall on how to tame Sergei Pavlovich’s power.
Aspinall (13-3 MMA, 6-1 UFC) faces Sergei Pavlovich (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) for the interim heavyweight title in Saturday’s …read more

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UFC 295 start time, TV schedule for Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira, Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall

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The UFC 295 start time and TV schedule for the Prochazka vs. Pereira and Pavlovich vs. Aspinall …read more

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Tom Aspinall predicts ‘absolute f****** madness’ vs. Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295

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After Friday’s UFC 295 ceremonial weigh-in in New York City, there’s only one thing left to do …read more

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UFC 295 video: Sergei Pavlovich, Tom Aspinall have friendly final faceoff for interim title fight

NEW YORK – Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall crossed paths for the final time on Friday before sharing the octagon to determine an interim heavyweight champion at UFC 295.
After Jon Jones …read more

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UFC 295 preview show: Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich, more

The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden on Saturday with for UFC 295, which features an expected wild main event for the vacant light heavyweight title between the returning former …read more

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Tom Aspinall adapts ‘honey badger’ nickname, calls fear his ‘super power’ for Sergei Pavlovich

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Tom Aspinall doesn’t mind admitting he’s afraid of Sergei Pavlovich ahead of UFC 295.
In fact, the 30-year-old …read more

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UFC 295 video: Sergei Pavlovich, Tom Aspinall unsurprisingly have no issue on scale

NEW YORK – The formality of Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall making weight for their UFC 295 interim title fight went through without issue.
Heavyweight contenders Pavlovich (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) …read more

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UFC 295 Clash: Aspinall Vs. Pavlovich!

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight talents Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich will collide this weekend (Sat., Nov. …read more

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Javier Mendez reflects on Sergei Pavlovich's time at AKA: 'Nobody could play with him in the standup'

Javier Mendez always saw potential in Sergei Pavlovich.
Pavlovich (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) faces Tom Aspinall (13-3 MMA, 6-1 UFC) for the interim heavyweight title in Saturday’s UFC 295 co-headliner at …read more

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Tom Aspinall admits he is “scared” of fighting Sergei Pavlovich, but says he does his best work under pressure

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UFC 295 video: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall first faceoff for interim title fight

NEW YORK – Heavyweight contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall came face-to-face for the first time Thursday ahead of their short-notice interim title fight at UFC 295.
After champion Jon Jones …read more

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Video: UFC 295 press conference staredowns

Watch the first UFC 295 staredowns after Thursday’s press conference in New York City, featuring former champs Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira as well as Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich. …read more

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UFC 295 Pre-Fight Press Conference Video

Watch the UFC 295: Pre-Fight Press Conference live on Thursday at 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT featuring main card fighters Jiri Prochazka, Alex Pereira, Sergei Pavlovich, Tom Aspinall and more! 
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UFC 295 | Pro fighters make their picks for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall interim title fight

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UFC 295 Embedded, Episode 4: 'It's a lifetime of work'

On the fourth episode of UFC 295 Embedded, Alex Pereira invests in his legacy; Tom Aspinall puts in work. Sergei Pavlovich and Diego Lopes explore NYC. Matt Frevola and Tom Aspinall check in for …read more

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Tom Aspinall Confident Despite ‘Worst Circumstances Possible’ for UFC 295 Title Fight

Fighting on less than three weeks’ notice at UFC 295, Tom Aspinall is confident of getting his hands raised against Sergei Pavlovich, whom he believes is “the scariest guy in …read more

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UFC 295 video: Sergei Pavlovich says fight with Tom Aspinall is for ‘legit’ heavyweight title

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NEW YORK—UFC heavyweight title challenger Sergei Pavlovich talks to the media ahead of his fight with Tom …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich says UFC 295 fight against Tom Aspinall is for the “legit title”

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UFC 295 Embedded, episode 3: ‘The takeover begins right here, right now’

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On the third episode of UFC 295 Embedded, Alex Pereira goes shopping and decorates, Sergei Pavlovich gets …read more

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Daniel Cormier wonders if Tom Aspinall is prepared to fight Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 on short notice

Daniel Cormier is concerned with Tom Aspinall’s preparation ahead of UFC 295.
After heavyweight champion Jon Jones withdrew from his title fight against Stipe Miocic, Aspinall (13-3 MMA, 6-1 UFC) got …read more

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Michael Bisping shares prediction for Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich title fight at UFC 295: “He’s going to make this look easy”

Bold prediction …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich on UFC 295 fight vs. Tom Aspinall: 'For me, this is the legit title'

NEW YORK – Sergei Pavlovich enters UFC 295 prepared to be champion, by his own estimation.
While Pavlovich (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) fights Saturday at Madison Square Garden for an interim championship, …read more

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UFC 295 Embedded, Episode 3: 'Our plan is a KO'

On the third episode of UFC 295 Embedded, Alex Pereira shops, cleans and packs. Sergei Pavlovich impresses his teammates. Jiri Prochazka takes in a Knicks game. Tom Aspinall chats with Michael Bisping inside Madison Square …read more

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Tom Aspinall looking to finish Sergei Pavlovich

Heavyweight Tom Aspinall has always thought that one day he’d be the UFC heavyweight champion of the world.  This Saturday, at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, …read more

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Michael Bisping: Tom Aspinall easily beats Sergei Pavlovich, becomes 'greatest heavyweight champion the UFC has ever seen'

Michael Bisping has made bold predictions about Tom Aspinall’s immediate future and his career.
Aspinall (13-3 MMA, 6-1 UFC) faces Sergei Pavlovich (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) for the interim heavyweight title …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall, by the numbers

Pavlovich faces Aspinall in the co-main event in a battle between two of the most prolific strikers in the sport. …read more

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UFC 295 Embedded, Episode 1: 'Someone's getting finished'

On the first episode of UFC 295 Embedded, Jiri Prochazka returns to action. Alex Pereira enjoys a new division. Mackenzie Dern trains at home. Tom Aspinall levels up, and opponent Sergei Pavlovich reaches a …read more

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UFC 295 Countdown: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall

The UFC released their “Countdown” series of this weekend’s UFC 295 pay-per-view event.  In this one, they focused on the UFC 295 co-main event between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich and Tom …read more

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Video: UFC 295 'Countdown' for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall

Did you miss the debut of UFC 295 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the co-main event preview now.
The segment takes a special look at the interim …read more

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Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall By The Numbers | UFC 295

Take A Look At The Gaudy Numbers Between The Two Men Set For The Co-Main Event At UFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira
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Morning Report: Henry Cejudo calls Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall unworthy of interim title

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Henry Cejudo isn’t on board with the recently created interim heavyweight title fight made for UFC 295 …read more

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Henry Cejudo: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall exciting but not worth interim belt at UFC 295

Henry Cejudo doesn’t think Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall warrants a UFC interim heavyweight title.
Pavlovich (18-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) and Aspinall (13-3 MMA, 6-1 UFC) have been booked for an …read more

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Henry Cejudo questions the UFC’s decision to book Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich for interim heavyweight title: “That’s my two cents”

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Why Jailton Almeida favors Sergei Pavlovich over Tom Aspinall in UFC 295 interim heavyweight title fight

Heavyweight fights are often a flip of the coin, but in the upcoming UFC interim heavyweight title fight Jailton Almeida has a favorite.
After the cancellation of the UFC heavyweight title …read more

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Daniel Cormier: Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich 'may be a better fight' than Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic

Daniel Cormier thinks UFC 295 might’ve ended up with a better heavyweight title fight.
The original title fight was scrapped after a torn pectoral muscle forced heavyweight champion Jon Jones out …read more

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Tom Aspinall opens as close betting favorite to beat Sergei Pavlovich in interim title fight at UFC 295

Following the announcement of their impromptu interim heavyweight title fight at UFC 295 next month, Tom Aspinall has opened as a narrow betting favorite to beat six-fight riser, Sergei Pavlovich …read more

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Tom Aspinall opens as the underdog against Sergei Pavlovich for interim heavyweight title at UFC 295

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Tom Aspinall shares the advice he received from Michael Bisping ahead of interim title fight with Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295

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Tom Aspinall opens as slight betting favorite over Sergei Pavlovich in UFC 295 interim title fight

Tom Aspinall is favored by oddsmakers to claim interim heavyweight gold against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295.
After an injury to champion Jon Jones derailed his planned title defense against Stipe …read more

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Tom Aspinall reacts after booking interim heavyweight title fight against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295: “I’m doing a Bisping”

Doing A Bisping …read more

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Fighters react to Jon Jones injury, Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich interim title bout

The news broke late Tuesday night that Jon Jones was forced out of his UFC 295 title fight with Stipe Miocic.  It was also announced that Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich will fight for …read more

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Tom Aspinall relishes UFC 295 interim title fight vs. 'most dangerous guy' Sergei Pavlovich on short notice

Tom Aspinall knew something big was happening the moment he received a phone Tuesday from “one of the highest-up people in the UFC” who never calls him. The person called …read more

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Social media reacts to Jon Jones injury, Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall for interim title at UFC 295

The UFC’s 30th anniversary event took a devastating hit on Saturday when it was announced Jon Jones had suffered a serious injury that will remove him from his heavyweight title …read more

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‘I’m Doing A Bisping!’

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Aspinall will step in on two-weeks notice to fight Sergei Pavlovich for the interim heavyweight title on …read more

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Tom Aspinall vows to win interim title fight at UFC 295 against Sergei Pavlovich: ‘I’m doing a ‘Bisping”

Tom Aspinall maintains he’s fighting the most “dangerous” fighter currently on the promotion’s books on just two weeks’ notice as he takes on Sergei Pavlovich in a reshuffled interim heavyweight …read more

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Jon Jones injured, Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall will now fight for the interim heavyweight title at UFC 295

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Jon Jones injured, Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall set for interim heavyweight title at UFC 295

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Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic will no longer happen at UFC 295.
Late Tuesday night, UFC CEO Dana White announced that …read more

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