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<p>UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall</p>

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Aspinall makes vow over Jones retirement jibe: ‘It’s the truth’

Exclusive: The interim UFC heavyweight title-holder doubled down on his claim that Jones has retired, making the Briton the ‘undisputed champion’

<p>Merab Dvalishvili (right) and Sean O’Malley will meet again this weekend</p>

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UFC 316 start time, fight card and how to watch Dvalishvili vs O’Malley 2

<p>Sean O’Malley (right) during his title loss to Merab Dvalishvili</p>

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Dvalishvili’s team to warn referee over controversial O’Malley tactic

<p>Kevin Holland is the UFC's most active fighter</p>

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UFC’s most active fighter Holland: ‘So many fights I don’t remember’

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

UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik

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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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The night Conor McGregor became ‘Mystic Mac’