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Eddie Hearn has challenged the UFC to release Tom Aspinall after the UFC 321 no contest in Aspinall vs. Gane, saying he would pay the heavyweight star at least three times more than his current deal.
Cage Warriors has produced some of the most important names in modern MMA. From Conor McGregor and Michael Bisping to Tom Aspinall, Paddy Pimblett and Ian Machado Garry, these former Cage Warriors fighters prove why the promotion remains Europe’s strongest UFC pipeline.
Cage Warriors is one of Europe’s most important MMA promotions and a proven launchpad for future UFC names. From Conor McGregor and Michael Bisping to Tom Aspinall, Paddy Pimblett and Ian Machado Garry, the famous yellow gloves have helped shape modern European MMA.
Tom Aspinall just made a move that pokes the bear. After years of Dana White vs Eddie Hearn tension, the UFC heavyweight champ is now tied to Hearn’s team, while still rehabbing after his chaotic no-contest with Ciryl Gane. Boxing talk is suddenly feeling less like a joke.
Ares fc kicks off 2026 with Ares FC 37: Augen vs. Shiguemoto 2 on Jan. 9 in Nice. The headliner Shiguemoto vs. Augen runs back an all-action rivalry, while the heavyweight belt is on the line in Kacapor vs. Lessou, plus Misiuk vs. El Fatni.
UFC 321 ended in chaos as Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane was ruled a no-contest. Mackenzie Dern claimed strawweight gold, while Quillan Salkilld and Valter Walker stole the show with stunning finishes.
Michael Bisping predicts Tom Aspinall will submit Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 (fight page). He cites top pressure and transitions, with Volkov or Almeida likely next. Full UFC context and legacy stakes with Jon Jones inside.
Arthur Jones, Super Bowl XLVII winner and brother of Jon Jones, has died at 39. Tributes are pouring in from the NFL and UFC worlds. His connection to heavyweight star Tom Aspinall and MMA fight weeks kept him close to combat sports fans.
Watch the ARES FC 37 ceremonial weigh-in from Nice: intense face-offs for Augen vs Shiguemoto, Kacapor vs Lessou, and more — including heavyweights Bouzy vs Boukichou and sleepers like Aliev vs Palancica.
Tom Aspinall, the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, shares his thoughts on Jon Jones’ surprise retirement, the superfight that never happened, and the future of the division. With major cards like UFC 318 and UFC 319 approaching, the race for heavyweight dominance is heating up fast.
From Paddy Pimblett to Tom Aspinall, Cage Warriors has been the UK’s factory for UFC stars. CW 191 goes down in Manchester, and the next batch is already cooking — guys like Omar Tugarev and Liam Gittins are making real noise. If you’re looking for the UK’s next breakout, it starts here.
UFC President Dana White confirms that Jon Jones is officially retired. With this announcement, Tom Aspinall is now recognized as the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. What’s next for the division?
Will Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall happen or not? UFC Live reacts to Dana White’s comments, plus talk of Aaron Pico vs. Movsar Evloev at UFC Abu Dhabi.
Tom Aspinall isn’t holding back—dismissing Jon Jones as “retired” and irrelevant to the title picture. The UFC interim champ says he’s already locked in his next fight. The only question now: who’s brave enough to take it?
They are set to face each other in Cage Warriors 101.
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round CWFC fight.
The fight is organized by the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC).
The fight is scheduled to take place on February 16, 2019
