UFC 295: Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic called off, fans upset as Dana White unveils new main event
1 year, 4 months ago

UFC 295: Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic called off, fans upset as Dana White unveils new main event

Hindustan Times  

UFC 295 is all set to take place at Madison Square Garden, in New York City on November 11. The original main event was supposed to be a title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Dana White announced, “Here we are again, Jon Jones was training last, night got injured. He’s out.” Jon Jones won't be fighting Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 Following the cancellation of the Jones vs Miocic bout, White unveiled the new main event for UFC 295, which was initially slated as the co-main event for the night- Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira. Prior to this change in events, the match card had “Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic” in the first and main event, while “Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira” was the second, and “Diago Lopes vs Pat Sabatini” was third, followed by “Mackenzie Dern vs Jessica Andrade” and “Matt Frevola vs Benoit Saint-Denis.” However, the updated match card is as follows: Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall Diago Lopes vs Pat Sabatini Mackenzie Dern vs Jessica Andrade Matt Frevola vs Benoit Saint-Denis Fans react to Jon Jones pulling out of UFC 295 The video clip of Jones' training session, where he suffered the injury was shared on social media and quickly went viral.

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UFC ready to 'move on' if undisputed heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall does not happen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UFC ready to 'move on' if undisputed heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall does not happen

Firstpost  

UFC CEO Dana White has said that they are ready to ‘move on’ if the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall fails to take place later this year. It was only less than two months ago when Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White had confirmed that Jon Jones would take on Tom Aspinall for the unified …

Jon Jones opens up on UFC negotiations as legend quickly returns to training
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jon Jones opens up on UFC negotiations as legend quickly returns to training

The Independent  

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Jon Jones calls himself a 'Christian American' and chants 'USA!' for Donald Trump after KO win at UFC 309
4 months ago

Jon Jones calls himself a 'Christian American' and chants 'USA!' for Donald Trump after KO win at UFC 309

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones got into the patriotic spirit after Saturday's knockout win over Stipe Miocic with a special message for Donald Trump. 'A big, big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here tonight,' Jones said inside the cage before presenting Trump with the belt and imitating the President-elect's curious robot dance. In his victory speech, UFC champ Jon Jones …

Stipe Miocic to retire after loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309
4 months ago

Stipe Miocic to retire after loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309

The Hindu  

Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is retiring. “I’m done,” Miocic said after losing to Jon Jones at UFC 309 Saturday night in New York. With the win, Jones retained the UFC heavyweight championship but Miocic got much praise. Read our other UFC stories - HERE “He’s one of the greatest heavyweights ever,” UFC CEO Dana White told ESPN.

UFC 309 results: Jon Jones retains heavyweight belt with TKO win over Stipe Miocic, says “maybe I will not retire”
4 months ago

UFC 309 results: Jon Jones retains heavyweight belt with TKO win over Stipe Miocic, says “maybe I will not retire”

The Hindu  

Jon Jones defended his heavyweight title during the main event at UFC 309 in New York on Saturday night, using a spinning back kick to beat Stipe Miocic by technical knockout. It was Jones’ first fight since March 2023, and the 37-year-old successfully returned to the octagon after undergoing pectoral surgery that postponed a meeting with Miocic at UFC 295. …

Jon Jones stops Stipe Miocic with stunning spinning body kick at UFC 309
4 months ago

Jon Jones stops Stipe Miocic with stunning spinning body kick at UFC 309

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UFC 309 LIVE: Jon Jones stops Stipe Miocic to retain heavyweight title
4 months ago

UFC 309 LIVE: Jon Jones stops Stipe Miocic to retain heavyweight title

The Independent  

✕ Close Tyson v Fury was 'more merciful' than it might have been says The Independent's Alex Pattle Jon Jones retained his heavyweight title with a stunning stoppage of Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, finishing the legend with a spinning back kick to the body. Aspinall won the interim belt last November, after Jones vs Miocic fell through when Jones …

Iconic moment UFC hardman Jon Jones hands Donald Trump his championship belt and bows down to president-elect - sending fans wild
4 months ago

Iconic moment UFC hardman Jon Jones hands Donald Trump his championship belt and bows down to president-elect - sending fans wild

Daily Mail  

MMA fighter Jon 'Bones' Jones sent fans into a frenzy as he presented his UFC championship belt to Donald Trump. MMA fighter Jon 'Bones' Jones presented his UFC championship belt to Donald Trump sending fans into meltdown UFC fan Trump had been expected at 'The World's Most Famous Arena' and his appearance only amped up the drama The most decorated …

Jon Jones announces his next career move after knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 - as Dana White outlines plans for 'biggest heavyweight fight of all time' amid Tom Aspinall speculation
4 months ago

Jon Jones announces his next career move after knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 - as Dana White outlines plans for 'biggest heavyweight fight of all time' amid Tom Aspinall speculation

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones appeared to address a potential fight with Tom Aspinall after knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. After knocking out Miocic in typically impressive style, Jones took to the microphone inside the ring to address his future, and seemed to hint that he may well one day fight Aspinall. Jon Jones has announced his next career move after …

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump
4 months ago

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jon Jones had just knocked the breath out of the heavyweight challenger he pummeled into retirement when UFC’s greatest fighter broke out a herky-jerky dance inside the cage and dedicated the groove to President-elect Donald Trump. As a defeated Stipe Miocic gamely tried to recover on all fours, Jones posed and played to the packed crowd on …

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement in front of Trump
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4 months ago

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement in front of Trump

Al Jazeera  

Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to the head in the third round to retain the UFC heavyweight championship in front of United States President-elect Donald Trump in the main event of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Known by some in the mixed martial …

Jon Jones retains UFC heavyweight title with spinning kick to stop Stipe Miocic, celebrates with President-elect Donald Trump
4 months ago

Jon Jones retains UFC heavyweight title with spinning kick to stop Stipe Miocic, celebrates with President-elect Donald Trump

CNN  

CNN — Jon Jones retained his UFC heavyweight title with an impressive spinning kick to stop Stipe Miocic in the third round of their fight at UFC 309 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Jones had not fought since winning the title in his heavyweight debut in March last year while for Miocic, it was his first time in the …

Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic – UFC 309: MMA heavyweight championship fight
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4 months ago

Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic – UFC 309: MMA heavyweight championship fight

Al Jazeera  

Jones sends Miocic into retirement with a brutal back kick to the ribs on UFC 309 fight night in New York. Jon Jones has cemented his position as arguably the greatest mixed martial arts fighter of all time by pulling off a stunning knockout of Stipe Miocic to retain his heavyweight belt at the UFC 309 fight night. “That body …

UFC 309: Jon Jones not retiring after retaining Heavyweight title vs Stipe Miocic
4 months ago

UFC 309: Jon Jones not retiring after retaining Heavyweight title vs Stipe Miocic

India Today  

Jon Jones has announced that he isn't retiring just yet after he defeated Stipe Miocic to retain the UFC Heavyweight title on November 16, Saturday. This was Jones' first fight since March 2023 when he had defeated Cyril Gane to win the heavyweight title. Jones would start to dominate the Croatian on the floor and started to land some stiff …

Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic set for delayed UFC heavyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden
4 months ago

Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic set for delayed UFC heavyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Stipe Miocic chewed on his place in UFC history as he picked at a plate of food in between — and even during — questions ahead of his heavyweight clash with champion Jon Jones that should satiate the palate of most fight fans. “Of course,” Miocic said, “I wanted Jon Jones more than anything.” Miocic would join …

Jones vs Miocic LIVE Streaming info: Preview, full fight card, when and where to watch UFC 309 heavyweight title fight?
4 months ago

Jones vs Miocic LIVE Streaming info: Preview, full fight card, when and where to watch UFC 309 heavyweight title fight?

The Hindu  

It is finally happening. Current heavyweight champion Jon Jones will make the first defence of his undisputed title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in New York on November 17. The long-awaited fight was first scheduled to headline UFC 295 almost a year ago, but Jones suffered an injury that kept him out of action for the rest of 2023. …

Dvalishvili wins unanimous decision over O’Malley in spectacular Sphere setting at UFC 306
6 months ago

Dvalishvili wins unanimous decision over O’Malley in spectacular Sphere setting at UFC 306

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Sphere is Las Vegas’ transformational newest masterpiece, and the venue stole the show Saturday with a record-setting night for the UFC. Merab Dvalishvili tried to his part at UFC 306, putting on a convincing — though not aesthetically pleasing — performance in capturing the bantamweight championship with a unanimous decision over Sean O’Malley. The mild upset …

Dana White defends decision over Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic fight insisting he won't 'disrespect the GREATEST heavyweight ever'... as he addresses whether Tom Aspinall will fight the winner
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dana White defends decision over Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic fight insisting he won't 'disrespect the GREATEST heavyweight ever'... as he addresses whether Tom Aspinall will fight the winner

Daily Mail  

The pair are expected to fight at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden this year Jones had to pull out of his fight with Miocic last November due to an injury Dana White has defended Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic's expected clash in November, and addressed whether British UFC star Tom Aspinall would fight the winner. Dana White has defended …

Jon Jones makes UFC demand to Dana White after controversial rule changed
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jon Jones makes UFC demand to Dana White after controversial rule changed

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Jon Jones: UFC champion charged with two misdemeanours after incident with drug-test agent
8 months ago

Jon Jones: UFC champion charged with two misdemeanours after incident with drug-test agent

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Dana White provides update over Tom Aspinall’s next UFC move
1 year, 3 months ago

Dana White provides update over Tom Aspinall’s next UFC move

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Jon Jones fires back at Tom Aspinall's 'hilarious' claim that he should be stripped of UFC title while out injured... before Brit issues four-word response to heavyweight rival
1 year, 3 months ago

Jon Jones fires back at Tom Aspinall's 'hilarious' claim that he should be stripped of UFC title while out injured... before Brit issues four-word response to heavyweight rival

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones has fired back at 'hilarious' claims by Tom Aspinall for him to be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title. Rather than delay the division of a large chunk of 2024, Aspinall believes Jones should be stripped and then be given an immediate title shot when he's fit again. 'I think Jon Jones should be stripped from the title …

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones shows off bandages following pectoral surgery that ruled him out of UFC 295
1 year, 4 months ago

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones shows off bandages following pectoral surgery that ruled him out of UFC 295

Daily Mail  

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones' road to recovery has begun. Jon Jones was set to make his first heavyweight title defense at UFC 295 before getting injured Jones shared a post-surgery video on his Instagram story on Tuesday morning The cancelled meeting with Miocic would have been Jones' sixteenth straight title bout. Jones beat Ciryl Gane by submission in round …

Alexander Volkanovski jokingly 'volunteers' to step in for Jon Jones after heavyweight star is forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Alexander Volkanovski jokingly 'volunteers' to step in for Jon Jones after heavyweight star is forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with injury

Daily Mail  

Dana White revealed Jones tore a tendon in his pec and will be out for 8 months Alexander Volkanovski has joked that he 'volunteers' to replace Jon Jones after the heavyweight star was forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with a nasty injury. Jon Jones has been ruled out of UFC 295 with an injury and the bout has been …

Jon Jones out of UFC 295 as Dana White announces new heavyweight title fight
1 year, 4 months ago

Jon Jones out of UFC 295 as Dana White announces new heavyweight title fight

The Independent  

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UFC 295: Heavyweight champion Jon Jones injured, fight against Stipe Miocic called off
1 year, 4 months ago

UFC 295: Heavyweight champion Jon Jones injured, fight against Stipe Miocic called off

The Hindu  

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will no longer fight for the UFC heavyweight championship next month in New York after Jones tore a pectoral tendon off the bone during training. The heavyweight champion needs surgery and will be out at least eight months, throwing out the anticipated main event of UFC 295 on Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden. #UFC295 …

Jon Jones is OUT of UFC 295 showdown against Stipe Miocic with horrific injury after 'tearing his pectoral tendon off the bone', as British star Tom Aspinall steps in to face Sergei Pavlovich for inte
1 year, 4 months ago

Jon Jones is OUT of UFC 295 showdown against Stipe Miocic with horrific injury after 'tearing his pectoral tendon off the bone', as British star Tom Aspinall steps in to face Sergei Pavlovich for inte

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones was injured in training ahead of huge match-up with Stipe Miocic Jon Jones is out of his UFC 295 showdown with Stipe Miocic having suffered a nasty injury in training. Footage shows the moment Jon Jones suffered his injury in the training room Jon Jones has been ruled out of UFC 295 with an injury and the bout …

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones injured, title fight at MSG vs. Stipe Miocic called off
1 year, 4 months ago

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones injured, title fight at MSG vs. Stipe Miocic called off

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will no longer fight for the UFC heavyweight championship next month in New York after Jones tore a pectoral tendon off the bone during training. The heavyweight champion needs surgery and will be out at least eight months, throwing out the anticipated main event of UFC 295 on Nov. 11 at Madison …

Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic confirmed as seismic UFC title fight looms
1 year, 8 months ago

Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic confirmed as seismic UFC title fight looms

The Independent  

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Jon Jones hints Stipe Miocic fight will be his last in the UFC
1 year, 10 months ago

Jon Jones hints Stipe Miocic fight will be his last in the UFC

The Independent  

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Jon Jones is expected to make his first UFC title defense against former champ Stipe Miocic in November at Madison Square Garden in New York.
1 year, 10 months ago

Jon Jones is expected to make his first UFC title defense against former champ Stipe Miocic in November at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The Hindu  

Jon Jones envisions he has one last fight left, although there is one potential battle that could change his mind. The UFC heavyweight champion is expected to make his first title defense against former champ Stipe Miocic in November at Madison Square Garden in New York. While Jones is keeping tabs on Miocic, he also has an eye on perhaps …

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic engage in war of words over their upcoming UFC fight
2 years ago

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic engage in war of words over their upcoming UFC fight

Hindustan Times  

Jon Jones is waiting for his next fight after becoming the new heavyweight champion by beating Ciryl Gane in UFC 285 earlier this month. As per reports, former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Jones will lock horns in a high-voltage contest in July this year. 40-years-old Miocic refuted the rumours about him trying to dodge the fight agaisnt Jones and …

Jon Jones sends blunt warning to Stipe Miocic ahead of potential UFC fight
2 years ago

Jon Jones sends blunt warning to Stipe Miocic ahead of potential UFC fight

Hindustan Times  

Jon Jones had a dream debut in UFC heavyweight division as he clinched the title against Ciryl Gane on Saturday. Jon Jones became new heavyweight champion on Saturday Having reinforced himself as one of the greatest MMA fighters ever, Jones has set his eyes on the next challenge. Earlier, UFC president Dana White had announced that the winner of Jones …

UFC 285: Jon Jones’ dominant return leaves unanswered questions as Stipe Miocic awaits
2 years ago

UFC 285: Jon Jones’ dominant return leaves unanswered questions as Stipe Miocic awaits

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UFC 285: Jon Jones’ next opponent Stipe Miocic will offer ‘something he hasn’t seen before’
2 years ago

UFC 285: Jon Jones’ next opponent Stipe Miocic will offer ‘something he hasn’t seen before’

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Watch: Viral video of Jon Jones bleating like a GOAT after heavyweight title win over Ciryl Gane in UFC 285
2 years ago

Watch: Viral video of Jon Jones bleating like a GOAT after heavyweight title win over Ciryl Gane in UFC 285

Hindustan Times  

Uber confident Jon Jones humbled Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285 and lifted the heavyweight title on Saturday night in USA. Marking his return to the Octagon after a three-year hiatus, it was a perfect day for Jones as he scripted history by becoming only the eight fighter in UFC to have won championship titles in two …

Jon Jones returns to win UFC heavyweight title in 1st round
2 years ago

Jon Jones returns to win UFC heavyweight title in 1st round

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Jon Jones ended a three-year sabbatical from the UFC, moved up to its highest weight class and then left no doubt Saturday night about his place in the sport’s history. “ a total freak of nature,” White said, “and he’s the best ever.” There were questions whether so much time off would affect Jones’ effectiveness, and he …

Dana White: UFC 285 winner will face Stipe Miocic next
2 years ago

Dana White: UFC 285 winner will face Stipe Miocic next

The Hindu  

The winner of the UFC 285 battle for the vacant heavyweight championship between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane already knows what awaits next: a matchup with two-time heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic. UFC president Dana White made the announcement on Friday in Las Vegas ahead of the UFC 285 card on Saturday. “ absolutely the next one,” White said, “so whoever …

Jon Jones ‘preparing’ for Stipe Miocic fight as UFC return edges closer
2 years, 4 months ago

Jon Jones ‘preparing’ for Stipe Miocic fight as UFC return edges closer

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Jon Jones’ UFC return will come against Francis Ngannou or Stipe Miocic, says Dana White
2 years, 8 months ago

Jon Jones’ UFC return will come against Francis Ngannou or Stipe Miocic, says Dana White

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UFC 260 results: Francis Ngannou devastates Stipe Miocic to win heavyweight title as Jon Jones waits in the wings
3 years, 11 months ago

UFC 260 results: Francis Ngannou devastates Stipe Miocic to win heavyweight title as Jon Jones waits in the wings

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UFC: Fights to make after Stipe Miocic retains, Daniel Cormier retires and Jon Jones jumps up a division
4 years, 7 months ago

UFC: Fights to make after Stipe Miocic retains, Daniel Cormier retires and Jon Jones jumps up a division

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Miocic retains heavyweight crown with decision over Cormier
4 years, 7 months ago

Miocic retains heavyweight crown with decision over Cormier

The Hindu  

Stipe Miocic defeated Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision in a five-round bout to win the rubber match in a fantastic trilogy between the fighters and retain his heavyweight championship at UFC 252. “I can’t see anything out of my left eye,” Cormier said. “It’s black.” Miocic said he apologised to Cormier for the poke. I’ve had a long run, it’s …

White hits back at pay complaints from Jones and Masvidal as UFC boss continues war of words
4 years, 9 months ago

White hits back at pay complaints from Jones and Masvidal as UFC boss continues war of words

Daily Mail  

Dana White has continued his war of words with Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal over fighter pay in the UFC, insisting 'these guys both got brand new deals that they were more than happy to sign less than a year ago.' Jones most recently labelled White 'stubborn and greedy' but White explained his rationale behind both fighters and their pay-packet …

Jon Jones vs Dana White: who will win UFC argument?
4 years, 9 months ago

Jon Jones vs Dana White: who will win UFC argument?

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones and Dana White are at loggerheads and there is no sign of a quick resolution to their heated and very public dispute over pay. UFC president Dana White and Jon Jones are in a dispute over payment First, a recap of their argument. Jones claimed White had 'tarnished' him by going public with negotiations and labelled the UFC …

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vacates title amid pay dispute with president Dana White
4 years, 9 months ago

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vacates title amid pay dispute with president Dana White

Firstpost  

The 32-year-old Jones had been eyeing a fight with heavyweight Francis Ngannou, but said the UFC did not want to pay him enough. Jon “Bones” Jones tweeted Sunday that he’s giving up his UFC title in a pay dispute. Asked if was giving up his title, he tweeted “Yes.” When one of Jones’ 2.3 million Twitter followers suggested he was …

UFC champ Miocic welcomes octagon’s return, has concerns
4 years, 10 months ago

UFC champ Miocic welcomes octagon’s return, has concerns

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic welcomes UFC’s plans to reopen the octagon. It takes one person to three people, and how fast it can spread, it’s crazy.” Miocic recaptured his title belt in August by pummeling Daniel Cormier at UFC 241. It’s our routine, so I’m not really worried about that.” Miocic has teamed with Modelo beer to raise …

UFC president Dana White eyes 9 May return, event to feature at least two title bouts
4 years, 11 months ago

UFC president Dana White eyes 9 May return, event to feature at least two title bouts

Firstpost  

The UFC is aiming to stage a fight card at an undisclosed location on 9 May featuring at least two title bouts, the promotion’s president Dana White has told its broadcast partner ESPN. White cancelled the proposed UFC 249 event last week, which was due to take place on 18 April. ESPN are now reporting that Tony Ferguson will face …

UFC 241 results: Stipe Miocic knocks out Daniel Cormier to gain revenge as Nate Diaz wins on return
5 years, 7 months ago

UFC 241 results: Stipe Miocic knocks out Daniel Cormier to gain revenge as Nate Diaz wins on return

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