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Tom Aspinall reveals key disadvantage for Jon Jones in potential title unification fight: 'That’s something that keeps him up at night'
Fernando Quiles - November 19, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes there’s a clear disadvantage for Jon Jones if the two eventually collide inside the Octagon. Aspinall was in attendance for Jones’ heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic this past Saturday. “Bones” was dominant in the fight and landed a spinning back kick to the body of Miocic in round three to seal the deal.
What's next for the stars of UFC 309?
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2024
The UFC was in New York City, New York for a solid UFC 309 card. In the main event, Jon Jones was looking to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against Stipe Miocic. The co-main event saw Charles Oliveira taking on Michael Chandler in a five-round lightweight fight.
Bo Nickal voices disappointment at Daniel Cormier's UFC 309 commentary
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024
UFC star Bo Nickal has voiced his disappointment at Daniel Cormier’s commentary during his fight at UFC 309 last weekend. On Saturday night, Bo Nickal defeated Paul Craig in a fairly one-sided decision victory. With that being said, many were left feeling a bit underwhelmed by the performance. Nickal kept the bout standing on the feet and although he seemed to hurt Craig on a few occasions, he wasn’t able to secure the finish.
Aljamain Sterling reacts after his fight with Movsar Evloev is bumped to the UFC 310 prelims in favor of Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024
Aljamain Sterling has given his thoughts on his fight against Movsar Evloev being bumped from the main card of UFC 310. Following on from his UFC bantamweight championship run, Aljamain Sterling is now busy competing at featherweight. His aim is to become a two-division world champion and given what we all know about his style, it’s entirely possible that he could make that dream a reality. Of course, he has to get through some top contenders first before earning a crack at the belt.
Stipe Miocic issues heartfelt statement following retirement at UFC 309: "It was a honor to go to war"
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic issued a heartfelt retirement statement following UFC 309. Miocic returned to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 309 against Jon Jones for the heavyweight title. Unfortnately, Miocic suffered a third-round knockout loss. After the defeat, Miocic announced his retirement from the sport in the Octagon.
Dominick Cruz unloads on "work mule" Ali Abdelaziz: "That’s what makes you weak"
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Dominick Cruz has taken aim at MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz. Cruz announced he would be having one more fight, and commentator Jon Anik suggested he should rematch Henry Cejudo. Abdelaziz, who manages Cejudo, took to social media to claim it was an easy fight which Cruz didn’t take kindly to, as he had a heated back-and-forth
Darren Till unloads on Bo Nickal after UFC 309: "Be more humble ya ginger tool cos ur shit"
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Darren Till took aim at Bo Nickal after his UFC 309 win over Paul Craig. Nickal won a decision over Craig on Saturday in a rather lackluster fight. It was the first time Nickal went the distance in his career in a fight that wasn’t that entertaining.
Jon Jones praises 'very scary' Gable Steveson for training following UFC 309 win: "He'll become a UFC champion"
Josh Evanoff - November 18, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has nothing but praise for Gable Steveson. ‘Bones’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC 309 on Saturday night in New York. Back for the first time since submitting Ciryl Gane last March, Jon Jones faced Stipe Miocic. For his part, the 42-year-old former heavyweight champion hadn’t competed since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021.
Israel Adesanya criticizes Bo Nickal for "boring fight" against Paul Craig at UFC 309
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Israel Adesanya was critical of Bo Nickal and his performance at UFC 309. Nickal improved to 7-0 as a pro as he beat Paul Craig by decision. However, the fight wasn’t that entertaining as the two high-level grapplers got into a striking match.
Former UFC champion thinks Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley could end in spectacular fashion: 'I truly believe that'
Fernando Quiles - November 18, 2024
Colby Covington will be facing Joaquin Buckley in December, and one former UFC champion believes a particular scenario could very well occur on fight night. This will be the biggest test in the pro MMA career of Buckley. He passed his recent test with flying colors, knocking out Stephen Thompson back in October. He’ll have a quick turnaround when he meets Covington at UFC Tampa on December 14th.
Dominick Cruz prepared for one last rodeo in UFC: 'I’m ready to walk into the fire again and see what life and death really looks like'
Fernando Quiles - November 18, 2024
Dominick Cruz feels he’s prepared for “one last dance.” Cruz is a former two-time UFC bantamweight champion. He has certainly carved out his legacy at 135 pounds. Cruz remains competitive, but as he draws closer to the age of 40, he understands that not everything lasts forever.
Daniel Cormier reacts to Jon Jones' dominant UFC 309 win over Stipe Miocic: 'It was very apparent that these two are not on the same level'
Fernando Quiles - November 18, 2024
Daniel Cormier has weighed in on Jon Jones’ stellar performance at UFC 309. Jones put the UFC Heavyweight Championship at stake against Stipe Miocic this past Saturday night. While the talk going into the fight was mostly about what’s in store for “Bones” beyond UFC 309, the heavyweight king had everyone glued to their screens with his dominant victory over Miocic.