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<p>Joshua Van checks on an injured Alexandre Pantoja</p>

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The gruesome injury dividing the UFC and sparking uncomfortable debate

Comment: Joshua Van was criticised for celebrating his flyweight title win, as champion Alexandre Pantoja suffered an injury inside 26 seconds. But Van’s victory was more legitimate than is being made out

<p>President Donald Trump (left) with his wife, First Lady Melania Trump</p>

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Trump predicts ‘eight or nine championship fights’ on White House card

<p>UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev</p>

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Chimaev gives unexpected reason for not wanting to face top contender

<p>UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan</p>

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White makes blunt admission to seemingly confirm Tsarukyan theory

<p>UFC men’s featherweight champion AlexanderVolkanovski</p>

UFC schedule

Every fight left in 2025 and scheduled for 2026

<p>Dana White was speaking after UFC 323</p>

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White responds to Aspinall ‘disappointment’ after eye-poke comment

<p>Will Max Holloway retain his UFC title</p>

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Holloway vs Oliveira 2 official with ‘BMF’ title on the line

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UFC London date confirmed for 2026 – which British stars could fight?

<p>Mr McGregor's application to the Supreme Court was in relation to his cross-examination during the trial</p>

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McGregor’s bid to appeal civil case rejected by Supreme Court

<p>Tom Aspinall’s gruesome injury meant he could not continue</p>

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Aspinall lifts lid on relationship with White amid eye-poke fallout

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Grasso replaced by top contender in Namajunas fight

<p>Tom Aspinall has provided an update on his eye injury</p>

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Aspinall diagnosed with rare eye condition with future uncertain

In depth

<p>Left to right: Alex Pereira, Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria</p>

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The Independent’s pound-for-pound UFC list

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UFC commentators on what it’s like calling the biggest fights

Jiu-jitsu black belt Royce Gracie receives $50,000 after becoming 'The Ultimate Fighter'

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UFC’s first ever champion on the night MMA was born

<p>Dustin Poirier (left) and Conor McGregor square off ahead of their 2014 clash</p>

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