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Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   UFC President Dana White has said that if Conor McGregor returns to fighting, it will happen sometime next year. McGregor hasn’t fought in the UFC since 2021, when he broke his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier . A planned comeback fight in June against Michael Chandler was canceled after McGregor broke his toe. McGregor’s name has been in the news recently for a different reason. Last month, an Irish jury found him liable for assault in a civil case. The jury ruled McGregor assaulted Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in 2018 and ordered him to pay nearly €250,000 in damages and legal fees. McGregor denied the accusations and has said he will appeal the decision. At a news conference after UFC 310, White declined to comment on the case. When asked about McGregor’s UFC status, White said, “He hasn’t been fighting here in how long? If he does fight, it will be sometime next year.” Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   The UFC has an Athlete Conduc...

Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Alex Pereira believes Jon Jones will come out on top in his next fight. The reigning heavyweight champion recently defended his title by knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on November 16. After the win, Jones hinted at wanting to fight Pereira, but UFC President Dana White confirmed his next fight will be a unification bout with interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall . Now, Pereira has publicly shared his prediction, backing Jones to win the highly anticipated showdown. Speaking with TNT Sports at UFC 310 in Las Vegas, Pereira praised Jones' experience as the deciding factor. Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   "I think Jon Jones has a lot of experience on his side," Pereira said. "Some people say, ‘Aspinall this, Aspinall that,’ but it comes down to experience. Jon Jones is a seasoned guy, he’s been there, so I think he wins.” Tom Aspinall, who won the interim title at UFC 295, is eager to face Jones and is confident the fight w...

Photo: Tom Aspinall / Instagram   UFC interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall wants one thing: to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. To do that, he’ll need to face Jon Jones in a title unification fight. But Aspinall isn’t confident that Jones will step into the Octagon with him. “It’s the only fight to make,” Aspinall said on Tuesday while promoting his campaign with Jose Cuervo. “Now that Jones’ fight with [ Stipe Miocic ] is done, it’s time to move on with the division. They told me it won’t be long, which is positive.” Jones, 37, defended his title against Miocic in November at UFC 309. UFC CEO Dana White has said Jones’ next fight should be against Aspinall to unify the belts. However, Jones has hinted at other plans, including retirement or a fight with light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira . Photo: Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall / Instagram   Jones recently said he’s negotiating a return for 2025 but didn’t confirm if Aspinall would be his opponent. Aspinall, 31, is ...

Photo: Francis Ngannou / Instagram   The UFC’s heavyweight division has been buzzing since Jon Jones captured the title, but former champ Francis Ngannou isn’t staying silent. Ngannou, who left the UFC in early 2022, recently sent a strong message to Jones, sparking hopes for a dream matchup. Ngannou posted on social media, writing, "Blessings make haters uncomfortable, but they can't change it. There's only one fight, the right fight that will multiply your blessings. #NgannouVSJones." The post came after Jones responded to criticism from fans accusing him of avoiding top contenders like Tom Aspinall . Jones, who defeated Stipe Miocic last month with a spinning back kick in the third round, addressed the critics, saying, "Crazy how being called a 'duck' pays better than most of your Internet tough guys will make in a lifetime. Two fights in four years and still one of the biggest names in the sport? That’s not ducking, that’s winning." Photo: Fr...

Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Alex Pereira , the UFC light heavyweight champion, recently showed how far he has come by giving back to his parents in a big way. Four years ago, his family was living in tough conditions. Now, thanks to Pereira's success, they’ve moved into a stunning modern mansion. Pereira shared his journey in a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter). One photo showed him four years ago in a modest room with exposed brick walls. The next photo showed his parents' new luxurious home, featuring sleek marble floors and massive windows. “Thank you very much, my God,” he wrote. The fighter reflected on his humble beginnings in a video with Complex, remembering how his father would buy him one pair of shoes a year, which had to last. “I never thought I’d pay $2,100 for shoes,” Pereira said, holding a pair of Air Jordans. Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Pereira has spoken openly about his struggles, including overcoming alcoholism. He credits his decision to q...

Photo: Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall / Instagram   The highly anticipated UFC heavyweight showdown between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall might take place in Las Vegas, according to comments from Aspinall’s father and coach, Andy Aspinall. Fans are eager to see the two top heavyweights face off, and the rivalry between them has been building. Aspinall, the interim heavyweight champion, has been pushing for the fight, and it seems like it’s edging closer to becoming a reality. In an interview with Uncrowned, Andy Aspinall shared his thoughts on the fight’s location. “I think it will happen in [Las] Vegas,” he said. “It will happen in the place where they’ll make the most money, won’t it? That’s my opinion.” Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram   He also suggested that Jon Jones might view his son as a serious challenge. “I think Jon doesn’t know if he wants the fight or not,” Andy said. “He wants to beat Tom, but he also doesn’t want to risk losing. He’s not afraid of anyone, but keeping his u...

Photo: Tom Aspinall, Jon Jones / Instagram   Francis Ngannou ’s coach, Eric Nicksick , has shared advice with Tom Aspinall on how to potentially defeat Jon Jones in their rumored UFC heavyweight unification fight. Jones recently defended his heavyweight title at UFC 309 with a stunning spinning back kick knockout of Stipe Miocic . Meanwhile, Aspinall holds the interim heavyweight belt after knocking out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295. Nicksick, who trains fighters like Ngannou, isn’t Aspinall’s coach but has still discussed strategies with him. He believes Aspinall’s unique skills could give him a real chance to become the first fighter to officially beat Jones. Photo: Tom Aspinall / Instagram   Speaking to The Schmo, Nicksick highlighted Aspinall’s footwork and fight IQ. He said Aspinall’s ability to switch stances and adapt in the heavyweight division is rare. “You can’t just stay in Jon’s range and let him control the fight,” Nicksick said. “You have to be aggressive and not...

Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Alex Pereira is upset after Jon Jones moved ahead of him in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. Jones jumped to No. 2 after his big win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, pushing Pereira down to No. 3. The change has caused some tension, but Pereira’s complaint isn’t about being knocked down in the rankings—it’s about how it happened. The UFC rankings have caused some controversy lately, with UFC President Dana White criticizing the ranking system and its inconsistent updates. Pereira, the light heavyweight champion, posted on Instagram about the situation. He added a "1" to Jon Jones’ ranking and a "2" to Islam Makhachev , the current No. 1 fighter, saying, "With this change, I would be already happy." Despite the ranking shake-up, Pereira has shown respect for Jones, and Jones has expressed interest in fighting Pereira, which has excited fans. However, UFC President Dana White isn’t fully on board with the idea of a Jones v...

Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram   Jon Jones , the UFC heavyweight champion, has been named one of the 10 greatest athletes of all time by an AI-generated list. The list, which included legendary figures like Lionel Messi , Muhammad Ali , and Michael Jordan , placed Jones at number seven. Jones defended his belt at UFC 309 last Saturday, knocking out Stipe Miocic in the third round. He is already considered by many as the best MMA fighter ever, having dominated the light heavyweight division for over a decade before moving up to heavyweight. The AI list, titled “Top 10 Greatest Athletes,” was topped by basketball icon Michael Jordan, followed by Muhammad Ali, Pele, Usain Bolt , and Lionel Messi. Others included Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady , Tiger Woods , and LeBron James . Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram   Reacting to the recognition, Jones said, “Just the thought of being mentioned alongside these great athletes makes me happy. AI generated or not.” Rankings Debate Jones has been a ho...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Conor McGregor thinks UFC boss Dana White might be overhyping things. After UFC 309, White called a possible 2025 heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall the biggest in UFC history. This claim is bold, especially since McGregor holds the record for the biggest UFC fight. His 2018 clash with Khabib Nurmagomedov sold 2.4 million pay-per-views. During the UFC 309 post-fight press conference, White praised Jon Jones and hinted at a fight with Tom Aspinall, who has been eager to face Jones all year. Even though Jones has shown little interest, White believes the fight will happen and break records. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   “It would be the biggest heavyweight fight in UFC history,” White said. “And probably the biggest fight we’ve ever done.” A clip of White’s comments spread online, and McGregor reacted briefly, posting “Now, now” alongside the video on X (formerly Twitter) before deleting it. McGregor hasn’t fou...

Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram   Jon Jones , the UFC heavyweight champion, has named Gable Steveson as the next big star in MMA. After successfully defending his title at UFC 309 by knocking out Stipe Miocic , Jones spoke about Steveson, who is still new to the sport but has impressed many, including Jones himself. Jones, who was training with Steveson before UFC 309, praised the Olympic gold medalist wrestler's toughness and potential. "Gable has everything it takes," said Jones. "When we were practicing, he stepped in right away when one of my teammates got hurt. He’s fearless, even when facing tough situations." Jones went on to explain how Steveson handled being kneed in the face during a sparring session, showing no fear. "He ate it, and it looked like a kid with a new toy," Jones recalled. "He’s going to be scary. Once he learns boxing and jiu-jitsu, it’s not a question of if he’ll be a champion, but when." Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram   ...

Photo: Stipe Miocic / Instagram   Stipe Miocic , one of the greatest UFC heavyweights, has officially retired. The 41-year-old announced his decision after a third-round TKO loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309 on Saturday night. "I'm done," Miocic said. "I'm hanging them up." Miocic, from Euclid, Ohio, ends a legendary career that saw him crowned as the greatest UFC heavyweight by many, including UFC CEO Dana White . "He's one of the greatest heavyweights ever," White told ESPN. "You can't deny Stipe." Photo: Stipe Miocic / Instagram Miocic joined the UFC in 2011 and quickly rose through the ranks. Despite early setbacks, like losses to Stefan Struve and Junior dos Santos, he bounced back with wins over Roy Nelson, Gabriel Gonzaga, and more. His big moment came in 2016 when he knocked out Fabricio Werdum to win the heavyweight title. Miocic held the belt for over two years, defending it three times against top fighters like Francis N...

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: Jon Jones / Instagram   UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones is firing back at critics who say he’s dodging a fight with top contender Tom Aspinall . Jones, a legendary UFC fighter, is scheduled to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden next Saturday. He had hinted that this fight might be his last, but he recently suggested he might stick around for one more bout – though he doesn’t seem interested in facing Aspinall. Instead, Jones is looking for a high-profile opponent who could further build his legacy. Jones made it clear in recent interviews that he’s not planning on fighting Aspinall after UFC 309. He dismissed the British interim champ, saying Aspinall hasn’t done enough in the sport yet to make it worth his while. Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram “He’s just not interesting to me,” Jones said in an interview. “He hasn’t really built a legacy. I’ve been around forever, and he’s only recently joined the UFC. Who has he beaten? Just an older Andrei Arlovski. Fac...

Photo: Stipe Miocic/Instagram   Stipe Miocic recently shared his thoughts on why a third fight with Francis Ngannou never happened. The two heavyweights, both UFC legends, fought twice with each winning one fight. Miocic wanted one more fight to settle things, but it never came together. Miocic first fought Ngannou on January 20, 2018. At the time, Ngannou was known for his devastating knockouts, and many thought Miocic would lose. However, Miocic used his wrestling skills to control Ngannou, winning the fight by decision. When they fought again three years later, Ngannou had improved a lot, especially in his wrestling. This time, he knocked Miocic out to win the heavyweight title. Miocic wanted another chance to win the trilogy, but it wasn’t to be. Instead, Ciryl Gane got the next title shot against Ngannou. Photo: Stipe Miocic/Instagram   In a recent interview, Miocic shared his frustration, saying, “I was trying to get the rubber match. It didn’t happen, unfortunately.....

Photo: Stipe Miocic/Instagram   Stipe Miocic isn’t losing sleep over the backlash he's facing for getting a fight against Jon Jones at UFC 309. Miocic has been out of the ring for over three years, and some fans think interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall deserves the spot. But Miocic says the decision wasn’t his. “It wasn’t my choice,” Miocic told MMA Fighting. “I wanted this fight, and the UFC gave it to me. They didn’t have to.” Aspinall has been on a winning streak, finishing all his fights in the first two rounds, which adds to the frustration for some fans. But Miocic, with a legacy as one of the best heavyweights in UFC history, believes his fight with Jones is special and will mean more to the sport. Photo: Stipe Miocic/Instagram   “I think a lot more people want to see me fight Jones than Aspinall,” Miocic said. Miocic hasn’t fought since 2021 when he was knocked out by Francis Ngannou . He wanted a third match with Ngannou to settle the score, but that fight neve...

Photo: Francis Ngannou (Instagram) Francis Ngannou made a powerful comeback to the MMA scene with a first-round knockout of Renan Ferreira during his debut fight in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The fight took place last Saturday in Saudi Arabia, marking Ngannou’s return to mixed martial arts after nearly three years. His return was highly anticipated, especially after losing boxing matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua during his break from MMA. Ngannou's victory was not without controversy. Many fans and critics believe that referee Dan Miragliotta waited too long to stop the fight. Ngannou had Ferreira pinned against the cage and delivered a series of punches while his opponent appeared defenseless. However, the fight continued longer than some felt was necessary, raising concerns about Ferreira’s safety. Ngannou himself addressed the issue in an interview with Ariel Helwani, saying, "I didn’t want to throw unnecessary punches. I thought the fight shou...

Photo: Renan Ferreira (Instagram) Renan Ferreira , the 6'8" Brazilian MMA fighter, shared a positive message with his fans after a brutal knockout loss to Francis Ngannou during the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants on Saturday night. Ferreira had been favored by many to pull off an upset, but the fight quickly turned in Ngannou's favor. Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, took Ferreira to the ground and landed several powerful strikes, leading to the knockout. Fans watching feared for Ferreira, especially after he took 15 unanswered hits before going limp. However, Ferreira eased concerns with a cheerful social media post the next day. On Instagram, Ferreira posted a video from his bed, smiling and saying, “Haha, we’re back! Thank y’all for the love.” In the video, he spoke in Portuguese, admitting it was a tough night but said he was proud of his efforts. Photo: Renan Ferreira (Instagram) “Yesterday wasn’t a good day at work,” Ferreira joked, “but I’m happy...