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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...
Michael Bisping pertains to Jamahal Hill’s defense following UFC PI occurrence with Alex Pereira

Michael Bisping pertains to Jamahal Hill’s defense following UFC PI occurrence with Alex Pereira

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Michael Bisping Defends Jamahal Hill Requiring to his YouTube channel, Michael Bisping talked about Jamahal Hill having beef with a multitude of names ahead of his UFC 311 battle versus Jiri Prochazka. As far as those who have actually been providing Hill slack for not battling Pereira at the UFC PI, Bisping believes it was a smart relocation by the previous UFC light heavyweight champ (h/t MMAFighting). "Pereira tossed the gloves at him and Jamahal resembled, 'What are you speaking about? I'm not going to combat you here in the fitness center, I'm going to battle you and make money for that,'" Bisping stated. "Now, a great deal of individuals's viewpoints on social networks is that Jamahal type of bitched out, however I'll be truthful, I type of concurred with his take. ... "Why would y...
UFC analysts offer tip for Donald Cerrone’s return challenger

UFC analysts offer tip for Donald Cerrone’s return challenger

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Bisping and Felder go over Cerrone's return challenger "The one match that I believe many people would approve if he's even still not retired, it would be a rematch with Tony Ferguson," Bisping stated on his "Believe You Me" podcast. "Yeah, however that would have to be at least at 170? That might make good sense," Felder stated. "And that's a guy like, alright, you lost to him years earlier. Tony's been on an actually rough skid. Actually, truly rough skid for a long period of time. It's 2 guys that the UFC does not actually even wish to be battling so, what much better method to get them both their battles on their agreements than to provide that?" Quotes by means of MMA Junkie If this does take place, you 'd need to picture it will act as the last time we see Tony Ferguson complete. Wo...
In between the Links’ 2024 Promotional Festivus: Grading the very best and worst from UFC, PFL, more

In between the Links’ 2024 Promotional Festivus: Grading the very best and worst from UFC, PFL, more

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With simply a number of days left in the year, it's practically time to bid farewell to 2024, and hi to 2025. In the sport of MMA, there was definitely a lot to like this previous year-- and a lot that requires to be surpassed, from the UFC, to PFL, and beyond. On a brand new edition of Between the Links, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew bring you the 3rd yearly BTL Promotional Festivus-- where they grade the UFC for their 2024 efficiency, both in and out of the octagon, together with their airing of complaints for things that took place adversely throughout the course of the year. In addition, the duo do the exact same for PFL, ONE Championship, BKFC, and provide their ideas on things they did much better from the year prior, other concepts to bring into 2025, and what might be th...