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Velasquez: ‘Master’ Jon Jones ought to beat Aspinall in undeniable title battle

Velasquez: ‘Master’ Jon Jones ought to beat Aspinall in undeniable title battle

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Cain Velasquez has actually made his choice needs to Jon Jones safeguard his UFC heavyweight title versus Tom Aspinall in 2025. Velasquez, among the most feared UFC heavyweight champs in history and long time training partner of Jones competing Daniel Cormier, has actually long studied Jones offered his function as a crucial training partner for Cormier in his 2 battles with Jones-- and as such has actually established rather an adoration for the abilities displayed in the cage by the ruling champ. Waiting in the wings, however, has actually been the interim champ Aspinall who has actually been vocally marketing for a face-off with Jones considering that he won a share of the heavyweight title in November 2023-- and consequently protected it this previous summer season with a 60-second she...
Tom Aspinall bookmakers’ preferred to end 2025 as UFC heavyweight champ

Tom Aspinall bookmakers’ preferred to end 2025 as UFC heavyweight champ

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Tom Aspinall will be the undeniable UFC heavyweight champ by the end of this year, a minimum of according to the oddsmakers. The Englishman, who won the interim heavyweight title in November 2023, has actually been campaigning for a winner-takes-all bout with official champ Jon Jones since-- even handling an uncommon defence of an interim title this previous summertime versus Curtis Blaydes while he waited for the conclusion of the Jones-Stipe Miocic competition. While Jones has actually revealed doubt at safeguarding his crown versus Aspinall following his win over Miocic inside Madison Square Garden this previous November, UFC employer Dana White has actually revealed self-confidence that the battle-- billed as the most significant heavyweight battle in the UFC history-- will go ahead in...
Jon Jones rips into Colby Covington following his frustrating loss at UFC Tampa … ‘At least [Donald Trump] got to see me win’

Jon Jones rips into Colby Covington following his frustrating loss at UFC Tampa … ‘At least [Donald Trump] got to see me win’

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UFC heavyweight champ, Jon Jones, was very happy to see Colby Covington lose in ruthless style this previous Saturday at UFC Tampa.This previous weekend, previous UFC interim welterweight champ, Colby Covington, made his go back to the Octagon for the very first time in practically a year where he handled Joaquin Buckley.Covington was entirely butchered by the skyrocketing 'New Mansa' and the physician spared him of anymore damage in round 3 when she considered him not able to continue, with the 36-year-old suffering back-to-back losses for the very first time in his profession.Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCJon Jones rips into Colby Covington following his loss at UFC TampaSomebody who was exceptionally delighted to see Covington left in a bloody mess, was UFC heavyweight king, Jon Jones...
‘I do not acknowledge myself there’: Ciryl Gane reviews Jones loss

‘I do not acknowledge myself there’: Ciryl Gane reviews Jones loss

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Ciryl Gane will want to take an action back to title contention at today's UFC 310 in Las Vegas-- and much of his inspiration is focused around righting the wrongs from his one-sided loss to Jon Jones in March of in 2015. Frenchman Gane was sent by Jones simply over 2 minutes into the preliminary in a battle to object to the UFC's then-vacant heavyweight champion in what was his 2nd effort to win a world title, a platform he wants to go back to this weekend when he rematches Alexander Volkov more than 3 years after initially scoring a consentaneous choice win over the huge Russian. "When I recall at it, it was apparent that I was not there," Gane stated on the UFC 310 Countdown program of his battle with Jones, as kept in mind by MMA Junkie. "It represented precisely how I felt on the day ...
Tom Aspinall identifies Jon Jones’ character quality that will figure out if UFC heavyweight clash takes place

Tom Aspinall identifies Jon Jones’ character quality that will figure out if UFC heavyweight clash takes place

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Interim UFC heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall thinks Jon Jones' character will determine whether they combat in 2025.Tom Aspinall sat cage-side as UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones ended up Stipe Miocic by knockout at UFC 309. Practically 2 complete years given that winning the then-vacant title, Jones placed on another among his signature getaways, controling Miocic completely in his very first title defense.Aspinall, who weighed in as the UFC 309 backup, most just recently safeguarded the interim heavyweight title ahead of Jones' long-awaited return. After Jones took apart Miocic, Aspinall is among Jones' possible battle choices following UFC 309, although it might be a strenuous negotiatory procedure with the UFC.Whether it's Jones or another leading competitor, Aspinall will defend the line...
Daniel Cormier responds to Jon Jones’ dominant UFC 309 win over Stipe Miocic: ‘It was extremely obvious that these 2 are not on the exact same level’

Daniel Cormier responds to Jon Jones’ dominant UFC 309 win over Stipe Miocic: ‘It was extremely obvious that these 2 are not on the exact same level’

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Daniel Cormier has actually weighed in on Jon Jones' outstanding efficiency at UFC 309. Jones put the UFC Heavyweight Championship at stake versus Stipe Miocic this previous Saturday night. While the talk entering into the battle was primarily about what's in shop for "Bones" beyond UFC 309, the heavyweight king had actually everybody glued to their screens with his dominant triumph over Miocic. The efficiency likewise satisfied Jones' most strong competitor. RELATED: DANA WHITE REACTS TO JON JONES RETIRING STIPE MIOCIC AT UFC 309: "THIS GUY'S FIGHT IQ IS OFF THE CHARTS" Daniel Cormier on Jon Jones' Thrashing of Stipe Miocic Following UFC 309, Daniel Cormier went over Jon Jones selecting Stipe Miocic apart before landing a spinning back kick to the body in round 3 for the TKO surface (thro...
Carlos Prates bummed ‘much easier battle’ vs. Randy Brown failed … up until he heard ‘UFC centerpiece’

Carlos Prates bummed ‘much easier battle’ vs. Randy Brown failed … up until he heard ‘UFC centerpiece’

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November 6, 2024 7:40 pm ET LAS VEGAS-- Carlos Prates is on the brink of UFC fame, or so it appears to some. If activity is any sign, the UFC believes so, too. Prates (20-6 MMA, 3-0 UFC) is reserved for his 4th marketing battle in 10 months, Saturday when he headings UFC Fight Night 247 versus Neil Magny (29-12 MMA, 22-11 UFC). The bout is Prates' very first UFC centerpiece and he's thrilled about the chance. "I had a battle versus Randy Brown on Nov. 16 in New York," Prates informed MMA Junkie and other press reporters at a pre-fight press conference Wednesday. I was actually pleased with that chance to combat in Madison Square Garden on the exact same day as Jon Jones. He stated something that he 'd battle me Dec. 7. I did not comprehend why. Th...