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Tom Aspinall’s Octagon return will have to wait.

Eddie Hearn recently hinted that the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder isn’t ready to return to action yet. Hearn claims that Aspinall is still not medically cleared to compete after suffering an eye injury in his last bout against Ciryl Gane.

Eddie Hearn says Tom Aspinall is not medically cleared to fight after his Ciryl Gane bout While Aspinall still isn't cleared to return to action, the head of Matchroom Boxing assured fans that he is “motivated” and eager to return as soon as he is permitted.

“The only thing that we have to look at is when Tom Aspinall will be ready to return,” Hearn said in a recent press scrum captured by Bloody Elbow. “And that’s not from a mindset perspective; that’s from a commission perspective in terms of his injury. And that shows you what he has been through because if the commission won’t let him fight, you know how serious the injuries were… He’s motivated. I can’t gi…

Anthony Smith is set to return to competition amidst his legal troubles.

Smith is set to fight Jordan Heiderman in the main event of Gamebred Bare-Knuckle MMA 12 on Oct. 2 in the Dominican Republic. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight was arrested in Sarpy County, Nebraska, in July following an alleged altercation with his wife. Smith is currently out on bail and faces four felony charges.

Gamebred FC explains decision to book Anthony Smith against Jordan Heiderman Smith’s wife came out in his support soon after the arrest. Meanwhile, the former UFC title challenger recently issued a statement, promising to tell his version of the story soon. Gamebred FC also released a statement, explaining their stance.

While Gamebred FC isn’t undermining the charges against Smith, they consider him innocent until proven otherwise. Gamebred FC also wants to allow Smith to continue to earn while he deals with his legal issues.

“As we announce Anthony Smi…

Gregory Rodrigues sees openings he can exploit against Dricus Du Plessis.

Rodrigues called out du Plessis after his recent victory over Anthony Hernandez, which extended his win streak to four straight. The Brazilian views the former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion as the “most logical matchup” for his next bout.

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Gregory Rodrigues explains why Dricus Du Plessis is the matchup he wants next With Khamzat Chimaev’s future uncertain, and Brendan Allen and Joe Pyfer already booked, Rodrigues claims the time is right for the du Plessis matchup.

“That’s the fight that makes the most sense,” Rodrigues told Sherdog. “I don’t know what’s going on with Chimaev and I think Brendan Allen and Pyfer already have fights booked, so DDP seems like the most logical matchup.”

Rodrigues remains open to other matchups but is confident he can beat du Plessis, eyeing holes in the South African’s game.

“Dricus is very strong and tough and h…