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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: 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: Jake Paul (Instagram) Jake Paul is trying to make a big fight happen between UFC fighters Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall . He believes that if enough money is on the table, Jones would agree to the fight. Tom Aspinall has been vocal about wanting to fight Jones ever since he won the interim heavyweight title by knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in November 2023. Aspinall hoped to face Jones in a title unification bout.  However, Jones hasn't been interested, preferring instead to focus on his next fight with Stipe Miocic , which could be his last before retiring. Some think Jones is avoiding Aspinall because he doesn't want to risk his legacy.  Photo: Jake Paul (Instagram) But Jake Paul has a different opinion. He says Jones isn't afraid of anyone; he just needs the right financial incentive.   Paul thinks a $25 million guaranteed payday, plus pay-per-view earnings, would be enough to get Jones in the ring with Aspinall. Jon Jones doesn’t dodge anyone. He knows exactly w...

Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones   Tom Aspinall 's lightning-fast 60-second knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 has sparked interest in a potential showdown with Jon Jones . Aspinall, defending his interim heavyweight title in Manchester, wasted no time in calling out Jones for a unification bout. Jones, who secured the UFC heavyweight title last year, responded to Aspinall's challenge with a hint of intrigue. On social media, he remarked, "Supply and demand at its finest, I love it." Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones While UFC CEO Dana White is determined to see Jones defend his title against Stipe Miocic next, there's growing fan interest in a matchup between Jones and Aspinall.  Despite Jones' recent ventures and potential retirement hints, Aspinall remains steadfast in his desire to face Jones, declaring himself the best in the world post-fight. Supply and demand at its finest, I love it. — BONY (@JonnyBones) July 28, 2024 As the heavyweight division heats up, fan...

Photo: Instagram/Stipe Miocic Stipe Miocic has a message for fans upset about the delay in the UFC heavyweight division: "Stop crying." The two-time champion, who hasn't fought since losing to Francis Ngannou in March 2021, is preparing for a comeback against Jon Jones . This will be Miocic's final attempt to reclaim the belt after Jones won the vacant title last year. The fight was supposed to happen in New York City last year but was postponed due to Jones' injury. Instead of taking another fight, Miocic waited, and Tom Aspinall stepped in to knock out Sergei Pavlovich for the interim title. Speaking to CBS Sports' Shakiel Mahjouri, Miocic explained his stance: "The UFC can do what they want. I only want to fight Jon Jones. I'm not holding up the division. Fans need to stop complaining." Photo: Instagram/Stipe Miocic Many fans are also worried about Miocic's ability to compete after such a long layoff. His last win was against Daniel Cor...

Photo: Instagram/Stipe Miocic In a recent appearance on the Jaxxon Podcast, former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic didn't hold back when asked about the possibility of facing Jon Jones upon his return to the octagon. Miocic, known for his straight talk, expressed his eagerness for the showdown, stating, "You’re damn right [I’ll be Jon Jones’ return fight], that’s all I want. I’m gonna wait [for Jones], I don’t care – I want that fight [next].” Originally targeted for a summer showdown, plans for the Miocic-Jones bout fell through. Now, Miocic anticipates a November clash, possibly at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Photo: Instagram/Stipe Miocic Reflecting on his future in the sport, Miocic admitted uncertainty, saying, “We’ll see, I mean I think I’m done after every fight since my first fight, I want to do this and I’m here again… I’ve been there done that you know what I mean, [and] there’s just one guy [left] on the radar.” When asked about interim heavyweight cham...

Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones  UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has called out Stipe Miocic , stating that Miocic has been avoiding a fight in 2022 and casting doubt on their upcoming UFC 290 bout. Jones tweeted at Miocic, claiming that he had dodged him in July, September, and December 2022, and suggested that Miocic may not be available for their scheduled fight during International Fight Week. Jones challenged Miocic, telling him to either believe in himself or stop wasting everyone's time. Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones  However, a person close to Miocic has assured that he is "100 percent in" for the July 8 fight with Jones. Miocic himself also responded to Jones' tweet on Twitter, stating that he is ready for the challenge. Jones has targeted Miocic both before and after winning the heavyweight title, and even joked that Miocic should take time off from his job as a firefighter to prepare for their fight. In response, Miocic brushed off the comments, saying he woul...

Photo: Instagram/Stipe Miocic  Following Jon Jones' return win as a Heavyweight at UFC 285 , he called out Stipe Miocic for a potential fight at UFC 290 on July 8. However, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, Jones took to Twitter claiming he was hearing rumors of Miocic starting to back off from their proposed bout. Miocic quickly responded by posting a picture of the two with the caption, "See you in July" along with a video, silencing Jones' claims of ducking the fight. Photo: Instagram/Stipe Miocic Although the promotion has not confirmed the Heavyweight title fight between Jones and Miocic, all parties, including UFC President Dana White, have expressed their desire for the fight to happen on that specific date. Miocic's next fight will be his first appearance since losing the title to Francis Ngannou in their March 2021 rematch. Miocic is widely considered one of the greatest Heavyweights in MMA history, catching the attention of Jones specifically for the statu...