Alex Pattle

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Chris Wilson |Alex Pattle

Aspinall has held the interim heavyweight title since November 2023, without getting the chance to unify against JonesTom Aspinall has accepted he is nearing the territory of needing to “move on” from a fight with Jon Jones, as a heavyweight unification bout continues to elude the Briton. Aspinall has held the interim UFC title since November 2023 and even retained it in July 2024, without getting the chance to challenge Jones, who holds the regular belt.

2 days ago | independent.co.uk | Alex Pattle

The German received a six-month ban in 2006 for allegedly accepting a bribe as an assistant referee Alex PattleFelix Zwayer has been chosen as the referee for this month’s Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham, with some fans sure to recognise the official’s name. Zwayer, who will officiate the all-English clash in Bilbao on 21 May, was handed a six-month ban in 2006 for his part in a match-fixing scandal.

2 days ago | independent.co.uk | Alex Pattle

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Fisher looks to leave no doubt against Allen, following a controversial win over his old friend in DecemberAlex PattleCombat Sports EditorJohnny Fisher and Dave Allen will each look to set things right this weekend, as they square off in a heavyweight rematch, five months after their controversial first clash.

2 days ago | independent.co.uk | Alex Pattle

Della Maddalena took the welterweight title from Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, and is now set to defend the belt against the lightweight kingAlex PattleCombat Sports EditorIslam Makhachev has vowed to show Jack Della Maddalena a “different level” when they clash for the UFC welterweight title, after “JDM”’s triumph in Montreal. Della Maddalena secured a decision win over Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 315, dethroning the latter in his first title defence.

2 days ago | independent.co.uk | Alex Pattle

Readers can view the images below, but discretion is advised to the squeamishAlex PattleCombat Sports EditorFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.