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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, 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: 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   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 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, Tom Aspinall (Instagram) Francis Ngannou has responded to Tom Aspinall after the UFC interim heavyweight champion questioned the quality of his opponents since leaving the UFC.  Ngannou is set to fight Renan Ferreira this Saturday in his first MMA bout since 2023, after a year of focusing on boxing matches, including a close loss to Tyson Fury and a stoppage by Anthony Joshua . Aspinall recently shared his opinion, saying Ferreira isn't an elite fighter. "I respect Francis, but the guy he's fighting is not at the top level," Aspinall said. He pointed out that Ferreira lost quickly to his training partner, Ante Delija, and suggested that Ngannou’s future opponents won’t be top-tier either. Photo: Francis Ngannou, Renan Ferreira (Instagram) Ngannou disagrees, saying that Ferreira is a strong opponent. In an interview with Bloody Elbow , Ngannou even claimed that if you put Ferreira in a room with top UFC fighters like Aspinall or Jon Jones , ...

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: Tom Aspinall (Instagram) Tom Aspinall , the interim heavyweight champion, showed his toughness at UFC 304 in Manchester. Despite being awake for 24 hours before the fight, he knocked out Curtis Blaydes in just 60 seconds. Aspinall, 31, was in the co-main event, which took place after 6 a.m. He shared that he couldn’t sleep the night before because of negative thoughts about the fight. By the time he entered the Octagon, he had been awake for nearly a full day. During the fight, Aspinall wasted no time. He dropped Blaydes in the first minute and finished him with ground strikes, forcing the referee to stop the fight. Photo: Tom Aspinall (Instagram) After his win, Aspinall called out Jon Jones , the current heavyweight champion, challenging him to a fight. Aspinall believes he’s the best heavyweight in the world and wants to prove it against Jones. He even suggested that Jones was hoping for his defeat and has been silent about facing him. Aspinall is set to be the backup for Jone...

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/Jon "Bones" Jones UFC heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones is facing two misdemeanor charges after a clash with a drug-testing agent on March 30. The charges are for assault and interference with communications. Crystal Martinez, a drug-testing agent from Drug Free Sport, claims Jones assaulted her while she was collecting a sample. She says Jones couldn't provide a urine sample and got upset when she suggested a blood test. Martinez alleges that Jones took her cell phone and began recording her, and appeared intoxicated during the incident, even saying that people who come to his house "end up dead." If convicted, Jones could face up to a year in prison and fines. Photo: Instagram/Jon "Bones" Jones Jones addressed the incident on social media, saying the drug testers left his home amicably after the testing session. He claimed frustration with their unprofessional behavior but insisted the encounter ended on friendly term...

Photo: Instagram/Daniel Cormier Tom Aspinall is eager to fight Jon Jones , and Daniel Cormier believes there's a way to make it happen. Since winning the interim championship, Aspinall has been trying to get Jones to agree to a unification fight, but Jones has shown little interest. Cormier, a former UFC champion, shared his thoughts on how Aspinall could "force" the UFC to make the fight happen. On July 27, Aspinall will defend his interim title against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in Manchester, UK. Despite the fight taking place early in the morning to suit American viewers, British fans are excited to see Aspinall in action. This fight is a rematch, with Blaydes having won their previous encounter due to an injury Aspinall sustained. Fans are eager to see if Aspinall can overcome this setback and perform well enough to convince Jones to fight him. Photo: Instagram/Daniel Cormier In a video on his YouTube channel, Cormier said, “Could you imagine if Tom Aspinall just wa...

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/Tom Aspinall Tom Aspinall believes the UFC heavyweight division isn't in the best shape. He says a rematch with Curtis Blaydes is the "ideal fight" for him if he can't face champion Jon Jones . Aspinall and Blaydes last fought in July 2022, but the match ended after Aspinall suffered a serious knee injury just 15 seconds in. Aspinall, 31, returned from that injury last November to win the interim title, with the reigning champion Jones sidelined. Aspinall told BBC Sport, "If I'm not fighting Jon Jones, this is the ideal fight for me... I want to put this behind me once and for all." After a year-long recovery, Aspinall quickly defeated Marcin Tybura and then took a short-notice fight against Sergei Pavlovich to claim the interim belt. He has been pushing for a fight with Jones, but the 36-year-old champion plans to fight Stipe Miocic when he returns from injury. Ciryl Gane also reportedly turned down a fight with Aspinall. Photo: Inst...

Photo: Instagram/Tom Aspinall Tom Aspinall, the interim UFC heavyweight champion, is eager for big fights, but his division isn't making it easy. The British fighter won the interim title in November by stepping in for an injured Jon Jones to fight Sergei Pavlovich.  Now, he's set to defend his title at UFC 304 in Manchester this summer, facing Curtis Blaydes, the only man to have defeated him in the UFC. However, Aspinall had his sights set on another opponent. French heavyweight Ciryl Gane , who previously fought Jones for the belt, was initially considered for the fight. However, Gane reportedly turned down the match to focus on his role in an upcoming movie. This decision led to some light-hearted teasing from Aspinall. Photo: Instagram/Tom Aspinall In a promo for his show, "Tom Aspinall’s Fight Lab" on TNT Sports, Aspinall joked about Gane's absence. When co-host Adam Catterall mentioned that their intended guest canceled to shoot a film, Aspinall quipped, ...