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Jon Jones reacts to No. 2 pound-for-pound ranking following win at UFC 309
BJ Penn Staff - November 19, 2024
You won’t catch Jon Jones complaining about his new spot in the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings — but Dana White is another story. Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion and former light heavyweight champion, was back in action in the main event of UFC 309 last Saturday in New York City. He entered the Octagon with a reputation as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters competing today — even at 37 years old. He ultimately cemented that reputation with a dominant, third-round TKO win over former heavyweight king Stipe Miocic.
Conor McGregor criticizes "woeful" Tom Aspinall sparring footage in message to Jon Jones
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2024
Conor McGregor believes there actually is enough tape of Tom Aspinall for Jon Jones to study. The talk of the MMA world has been a potential title unification clash between Jones and Aspinall. “Bones” had a successful defense against Stipe Miocic this past Saturday night at UFC 309. Interim titleholder Aspinall was inside Madison Square Garden in New York City to witness the fight.
Demetrious Johnson explains how Tom Aspinall can give Jon Jones issues in title fight: 'I feel comfortable saying that'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2024
Demetrious Johnson believes Tom Aspinall has the physical traits to dethrone Jon Jones. Jones holds the UFC Heavyweight Championship, while Aspinall is the interim titleholder. Aspinall was in attendance for UFC 309 to witness Jones pick Stipe Miocic apart. “Bones” scored a third-round TKO finish courtesy of a spinning back kick to the solar plexus.
Tom Aspinall reveals key disadvantage for Jon Jones in potential title unification fight: 'That’s something that keeps him up at night'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - 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.
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.
Conor McGregor reacts to “mad little fellow” Michael Chandler’s loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024
Conor McGregor has given his thoughts on rival Michael Chandler’s defeat to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 last weekend. On Saturday night, Michael Chandler came up short in his attempt to defeat Charles Oliveira in their rematch. However, he didn’t go down without a fight. After Oliveira largely controlled the first four rounds of the contest, Chandler went for it in the fifth and almost got ‘Do Bronx’ out of there with a remarkable flurry.
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.
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.
Tom Aspinall is confident showdown with Jon Jones will eventually happen: "He has a gigantic ego"
Josh Evanoff - November 18, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall believes he will eventually fight Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 309 over the weekend. Back for the first time since submitting Ciryl Gane last March, Jon Jones met former champion Stipe Miocic. Sitting in the front row on fight night was interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. The British fighter weighed in as the backup fighter for the main event as well.
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.