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Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram   UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently walked out of a pre-fight interview, refusing to answer questions about rising star Tom Aspinall . Jones, who is set to defend his title against Stipe Miocic in the main event at UFC 309 this Saturday at Madison Square Garden, left the interview after sensing it would be “an Aspinall fest.” Jones hasn’t fought since March when he returned to the octagon after a three-year break, defeating Ciryl Gane to claim the heavyweight belt. His upcoming opponent, 42-year-old Miocic, last fought in March 2021, where he was knocked out by Francis Ngannou . The interview, hosted by TNT Sports’ Adam Catterall, got off to an awkward start. As Jones sat down, he quickly changed his mind, telling Catterall, “I’m not going to do this interview... I’m not going to do it.” Later, Jones explained his decision, saying, “Common sense tells me what type of questions I’m going to get asked.” Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram   Jon...

Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones A heated exchange took place between current UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones , and former title holder, Francis Ngannou , during the PFL event in Atlanta. Just a month ago, it was announced that Ngannou had found a new home in the Professional Fighters League after parting ways with the UFC earlier this year due to contract disputes. The PFL managed to entice Ngannou with enticing offers, including equity and leadership roles within the organization, such as a seat on the athlete advisory board and the position of chairman of PFL Africa. Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones Additionally, Ngannou was given the freedom to pursue his own boxing matches. Jones had previously been linked to a potential fight against Ngannou and had expressed his disappointment with Ngannou's decision to sign with the PFL on Twitter. However, Jones recently competed against Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285, securing a first-round submission victory. Both Jones...

Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou Francis Ngannou , the former UFC heavyweight champion, has recently made headlines by signing a contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) . After parting ways with the UFC in January due to a failure to reach an agreement on a new contract, Ngannou, hailing from Cameroon, has been a free agent. This acquisition by the PFL is a significant achievement, as Ngannou is widely recognized as one of the top heavyweights in the world. In the PFL, Ngannou will participate in the newly established pay-per-view Super Fight division. Unlike the league's regular seasonal format, this division will feature one-off events, with fighters earning 50% of the revenue generated from their fights. Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou achieved an impressive record by winning 12 out of his 14 fights, during his time in the UFC. Notable athletes who have also signed up for this division include two-time lightweight champion Kayla Harrison and YouTube personality ...

Photo: Instagram/Dana White  Despite the clamouring of the MMA community for a Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou fight, UFC President Dana White does not see it happening. In fact, White is confident that the fight would not be competitive in any way. After Jones returned to the octagon at UFC 285, submitting Ciryl Gane in just over two minutes, White once again shut down the notion of a Ngannou and Jones fight. Photo: Instagram/Dana White  White is confident that if the fight did happen, it would look similar to the UFC 285 bout. In a recent interview with TMZ , White revealed that he had tried to make the fight happen for two years, but Ngannou did not want to fight. He also stated that if Ngannou was in the octagon instead of Gane, the fight would have gone the same way. White believes that Ngannou's five-round war with Gane would have ended in a loss for Ngannou, had Gane not gone for the submission at the end of the fifth round. Currently, the path seems to lead toward...

Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou  Francis Ngannou, despite being a free agent, is still paying close attention to the UFC heavyweight division after the recent crowning of Jon Jones as champion. Ngannou watched Jones' fight against Ciryl Gane and admits he wasn't surprised that Jones won, but he was taken aback by how quickly the fight ended. Ngannou acknowledged that Jones had superior grappling skills, which he witnessed in his own fight against Gane. Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou  Ngannou also believes that Jones was rushing and appeared to lack confidence during the fight. Despite Jones' win and Ngannou's status as a free agent, Ngannou still wishes he could fight Jones, but he recognizes that it's unlikely to happen because Jones is under a long-term contract with the UFC. Following Jones' win, Ngannou congratulated him on Twitter and referred to himself as the heavyweight king despite not holding the belt. Jones responded by calling Ngannou a vulgar nam...

Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov  In the UFC’s heavyweight division, Ciryl Gane is known for his striking abilities. However, his recent loss to Jon Jones at UFC 285 highlighted his weakness in wrestling. Prior to the fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov, a former UFC champion and grappling expert, had already pointed out Gane's lack of wrestling skills. Photo: Instagram/Khabib Nurmagomedov  In an old interview, Nurmagomedov offered to train Gane in his team in Dagestan to improve his grappling game. Although Gane did not respond at that time, Nurmagomedov's words have gained attention after Gane's loss to Jones. Gane's loss to Francis Ngannou was an indication of his weakness in wrestling. Despite his victories over opponents like Derrick Lewis and Junior Dos Santos, he struggled to wrestle with Ngannou. Nurmagomedov noticed this weakness and openly pointed it out in his interview. He believed that Gane still has many years remaining in his career and could benefit from tra...

Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones  Jon Jones, widely regarded as the greatest fighter of all time, made a highly anticipated comeback in the UFC by moving up in class and winning the heavyweight championship title. Jones defeated French fighter Ciryl Gane in a quick 2:04-minute fight, in what appeared to be an easier fight than anticipated. After a three-year absence from the sport, Jones returned in style, capturing the heavyweight title and further solidifying his legacy. Photo: Instagram/Jones  Having already dominated the light heavyweight division with 14 title defenses, Jones' victory elevates him to champion in two divisions, putting an end to any debate on the greatest of all time. Despite having personal problems, including accusations of domestic violence made by his fiancée Jessie Moses in 2021, the couple were seen celebrating together after his victory at UFC 285. Jones had been arrested for felony battery and domestic violence in September 2021, with Moses calling the p...

Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor  Conor McGregor made an unexpected appearance at the UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, March 3, 2023. However, his appearance was not to promote the upcoming heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. Instead, McGregor was there to promote his upcoming role in the movie "Road House" and to let fans know they could be part of the shoot, specifically a scene featuring a weigh-in. Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor  UFC 285, which will take place on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, will feature one of the biggest fights in UFC history. In the main event, No. 1-ranked heavyweight contender, Ciryl Gane, and former light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, will collide in a "super" fight for the vacant undisputed heavyweight title. The pay-per-view co-main event will feature women's flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, defending her 125-pound title against Mexico'...

Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones  Jon Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, made headlines in 2021 when he announced his return to the octagon and revealed his plans to compete in the heavyweight division. In preparation for his comeback, Jones underwent significant physical transformations, which drew criticism from some fans and pundits. However, Jones hit back at his detractors, stating that he was happy with his current physique and that he was confident in his abilities. Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones  He also expressed his desire to be compensated fairly for his skills and success in the sport. After multiple delays, Jones is now scheduled to fight Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight title at UFC 285 in March. This announcement was accompanied by the news that Jones had signed an eight-fight deal with the UFC. Jones has been hinting at a move to the heavyweight division since 2012, generating intense anticipation and scrutiny around his phy...

Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones Jon Jones will likely rely on his wrestling skills against Ciryl Gane in their UFC 285 headliner on March 4, according to Gane's head coach, Fernand Lopez. Lopez respects Jones' striking ability but doesn't believe he can keep up with his star student. Lopez believes that Jones and his team have a Plan A in wrestling, which they will try as soon as the fight begins. Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones  Gane is known for his striking ability, which can push his opponents back, forcing them to shoot for a takedown. Lopez acknowledges that Jones may catch Gane with strikes, but believes Gane's striking is at another level. Gane's only career loss came against Francis Ngannou, who took him down four times in their title-unification bout at UFC 270. Many expect Jones, who has bulked up to a bigger frame, to wrestle against Gane. However, Lopez says Ngannou's ability to take Gane down was due to his incredible strength, which people tend to underesti...

Photo: Instagram/Ciryl Gane  Ciryl Gane, who is set to face Jon Jones in a fight for the UFC heavyweight championship at UFC 285 on March 4, has reacted to the news of Francis Ngannou's exit from the UFC. Gane, who once trained with Ngannou early in his MMA career, said he was happy with the news and believes that he will present a different and potentially more difficult challenge to Jones than Ngannou would have. Gane also stated that he is a fan of Jones and sees this as a dream opportunity to fight a "GOAT" in the sport. Photo: Instagram/Ciryl Gane  He also sees this as a second chance to become undisputed heavyweight champion after coming up short in his previous bid against Ngannou and the opportunity to hand Jones the first legitimate loss of his career. Read Next: Doncic's Heroics Can't Mask Mavericks Need For More Help Source: MMA

Photo: Instagram/Ciryl Gane UFC fighter Ciryl Gane is calling out Jon Jones for a fight in March, suggesting that Jones' long-planned move to the heavyweight division may finally be happening. Gane tweeted, "Where you at @JonnyBones? I’m free this March, Vegas." Jones has not fought since February 2020, but many expect him to make his heavyweight debut in March. Photo: Instagram/Ciryl Gane Gane has previously expressed interest in fighting Jones, saying that it would be a good matchup for fans. He is coming off a TKO win over Tau Tuivasa in September and has notable wins over Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Alexander Volkov, and Junior dos Santos. Read Next: Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Discharged From Hospital, To Continue Rehab At Home Source: BJ PENN  

The undefeated Ciryl Gane wants to challenge Francis Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight title after winning over Alexander Volkov on Saturday night. Gane told ESPN's Marc Raimondi that he is "ready" for a title opportunity and added: "I'm comfortable with the situation now. We were born in the same gym with the same coach, and he is the belt holder. I can do this for the title and for the belt." After beating Volkov by unanimous decision on Saturday, Gane improved his career professional record to 9-0, with six of those wins coming in the UFC. In the short time that he has been a pro MMA fighter since 2018, the 31-year-old Frenchman has already done enough to earn a spot in the championship discussion. Gane vs. Ngannou would be a major milestone in the development of MMA in France, since both fighters trained at the MMA Factory in Paris under Fernand Lopez. Ngannou, who grew up in Cameroon, turned himself into a dominant force in heavyweight division, where he...