Following the exciting night of knockouts and close fights at UFC St. Louis, Dana White addressed the media in his post-fight press conference and acknowledged that the event was the highest-ever gate for a Fight Night card.
The decision is quite easy if it’s either a fight between former titleholder Stipe Miocic or interim champ Tom Aspinall. Meanwhile, Jon Jones has steadfastly wanted to make his legacy fight with Stipe Miocic happen.
Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic counts a third crown as important -- but not quite as important as fighting legendary Jon "Bones" Jones.
Jon Jones has defended his decision to fight Stipe Miocic next over Tom Aspinall. Bones is back in training as he prepares to defend his UFC Heavyweight title against Stipe.
Jon Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, has officially announced his next opponent: Stipe Miocic, reported by Bleacher Report. In a statement made recently, Jones made it crystal clear that he is committed to facing Miocic upon his return to the Octagon, despite other potential matchups on the horizon.
When Jon “Bones” Jones became the light heavyweight champion, he was the youngest to do it in the UFC. However, more recently, older fighters like Glover Teixeira, Jan Blachowicz, and Alex Pereira have become champions in the division.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones made it abundantly clear on X that he intends to fight Stipe Miocic upon his return to the Octagon: "I'm in the middle of a…
Jon Jones (27-1, 1 NC) is *supposedly* returning to the UFC octagon, facing off against Stipe Miocic (20-4). The UFC Heavyweight Champion has a verbal agreement to fight the Cleveland native at a later date.
Tom Aspinall, the UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion, says Jon Jones is doing everything to duck him. Jones, the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, has not fought since beating Ciryl Gane last year at UFC 285 to win the vacant title.
There have been rumors swirling that Jon Jones could be involved in a mammoth fight with Alex Pereira. It would fulfill the prophecy Pereira laid out, with the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion hinting at a move to heavyweight.
Jon Jones‘ return is near after the UFC Heavyweight Champion revealed he has a verbal agreement over his next fight. Bones has not been in the Octagon since his victory over Ciryl Gane to win the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285.
After fighting Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones sees two-division champ Alex Pereira as a legacy fight worth pursuing in his career. That is not surprising, given he has long maintained deep reverence for the kickboxing powerhouse.
(Photo: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Stipe Miocic might not be Jon Jones' final opponent, after all. It's no secret that the current UFC Heavyweight Champion is nearing the end of his illustrious career.
Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has ignited speculation about his highly anticipated return to the octagon, reported by Frontkick. After enduring a setback with a torn pectoral muscle last October, Jones has taken the crucial first step towards his comeback.
Jon Jones, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, shared a picture of himself back in training following his recent injury troubles. Bones has not fought since stopping Ciryl Gane last year via first-round submission at UFC 285.
Jon Jones is back on the comeback trail and has an eye on resuming his career. The heavyweight champion has been sidelined with a torn pectoral muscle that required surgery in October.
Jon Jones is no stranger to controversy. From felony hit-and-run charges in 2015 to being suspended for taking banned substances, Jones has gotten into his fair share of mischief.
As the UFC settles in with Drug Free Sport International, Jon Jones has not exactly warmed up to the promotion’s new drug testing partner. According to
Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is known for his incredible abilities inside the Octagon. During a recent tour of Australia, Jones met up with artist Jensen Dean.
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It appears that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is covering all its bases in pursuit of a suitable headliner for its 300th event. During an interview with Submission Radio, Jones revealed that he was contacted by the promotion in the hopes that he might be healthy enough to compete in the main event of UFC 300.
Widely considered the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, Jon Jones is second only to Conor McGregor in terms of popularity and marketability. "Bones" suffered a torn pectoral muscle in November 2023, which is expected to sideline the heavyweight champion until Summer 2024.
Since he was already in the rehabilitation process, Jon Jones has decided to take care of some additional ailments while he waits. The UFC heavyweight champion revealed on social media that he recently underwent surgery on his left elbow.
Already sidelined for an extended period due to a pec injury, UFC heavyweight king Jon Jones has decided to make the most of his time off and address a lingering issue with his elbow.
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