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Daniel Cormier thinks Tom Aspinall should be promoted to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion

Daniel Cormier thinks the UFC’s heavyweight division will be held up by rebooking Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic.
Heavyweight champion Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) was scheduled to make his first …read more

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Tom Aspinall explains why he wants Stipe Miocic next

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Tom Aspinall calls for UFC title fight with Stipe Miocic next: ‘It makes complete sense. He’s free, I’m free’

Newly-minted interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall has again echoed calls for an interim title defense against former two-time undisputed titleholder, Stipe Miocic, claiming that since both have free schedules, a …read more

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Morning Report: Tom Aspinall wants ‘win-win’ matchup with Stipe Miocic, says ‘it makes complete sense’

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Tom Aspinall knows who he wants his first interim UFC heavyweight title defense to come against.
UFC 295 took a shocking …read more

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Posted on November 27, 2023, 1:16 pm By
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Tom Aspinall calls for title fight with stipe Miocic amid Jon Jones’ absence: ‘Me and him are next I reckon’

Minting himself as the interim heavyweight champion earlier this month at UFC 295, Tom Aspinall has called for a title fight showdown with veteran former two-time titleholder, Stipe Miocic, amid …read more

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Tom Aspinall Knows it should be him fighting Jon Jones, not Stipe miocic: ‘The UFC will see that’

Tom Aspinall believes he should be the man fighting Jon Jones, not Stipe Miocic.

UFC 295 saw Aspinall score his first world title, capturing the interim heavyweight championship following a stunning …read more

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Tom Aspinall wants Jon Jones next: 'Stipe hasn't fought in three years and is coming off a loss'

Tom Aspinall believes he should be fighting Jon Jones next not Stipe Miocic.  
Aspinall is fresh off a knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 for the interim heavyweight title.  Typically he’d …read more

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Henry Cejudo 'jumping ship,' wants Jon Jones to fight Tom Aspinall next – not Stipe Miocic

Tom Aspinall has made Henry Cejudo lose interest in Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic.
Heavyweight champion Jones was scheduled to make his first title defense against Miocic this past Saturday at …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Will we ever get Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall? Plus, UFC 295 fallout

While the idea of a Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic had little buzz ahead of their scheduled matchup at UFC 295 before Jones was forced to withdraw due to injury, …read more

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Tom Aspinall feels that the “shine is off” of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic following UFC 295: “What’s the point?”

“Fight the legends” …read more

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Dana White’s Plans to Rebook Jones vs. Miocic Remain Unchanged After UFC 295

Dana White has doubled down on rebooking Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic even after Tom Aspinall won the interim heavyweight title against Sergei Pavlovich on Saturday. …read more

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Jones Early Betting Favorite Over Aspinall

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Current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is expected to fight former 265-pound titleholder Stipe Miocic at some …read more

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Posted on November 13, 2023, 3:16 pm By
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5 biggest takeaways from UFC 295: Should Tom Aspinall's win scrap plans for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic?

What mattered most at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New York? Here are a few post-fight musings …
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Daniel Cormier wishes Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic happened ‘in their absolute prime’

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UFC 295 took a major hit when Jon Jones suffered an injury that cancelled his scheduled matchup against Stipe Miocic …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Tony Ferguson working with David Goggins, fascinating UFC 295 title fights

Even with the loss of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, the UFC 295 title fights are incredibly fascinating with the returning Jiri Prochazka taking on former middleweight champ Alex Pereira, …read more

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Daniel Cormier wonders if Tom Aspinall is prepared to fight Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 on short notice

Daniel Cormier is concerned with Tom Aspinall’s preparation ahead of UFC 295.
After heavyweight champion Jon Jones withdrew from his title fight against Stipe Miocic, Aspinall (13-3 MMA, 6-1 UFC) got …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Will Jon Jones retire after potential Stipe Miocic rebooking?

Jon Jones was supposed to headline UFC 295 next Saturday before tearing his pectoral muscle, thus delaying his matchup with decorated former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic until sometime in 2024. …read more

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Posted on November 3, 2023, 5:16 pm By
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Miocic’s Story Is ‘Far From Over’

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After much speculation that Stipe Miocic may hang up the gloves soon, the gruff former champion …read more

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Posted on November 3, 2023, 1:16 pm By
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Daniel Cormier: Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich 'may be a better fight' than Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic

Daniel Cormier thinks UFC 295 might’ve ended up with a better heavyweight title fight.
The original title fight was scrapped after a torn pectoral muscle forced heavyweight champion Jon Jones out …read more

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John McCarthy shares theory as to why the UFC didn’t want Stipe Miocic fighting for the interim heavyweight title

The wait continues …read more

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Posted on November 1, 2023, 9:16 am By
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Miocic Too Old, Too Boring For Interim Title?

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Respect your elders! Hit the showers, gramps.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic did not understand why …read more

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Chael Sonnen explains why UFC's plan after Jon Jones injury could be 'problematic' and 'weird'

Chael Sonnen doesn’t think the winner of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic determines the real champion.
Chael Sonnen believes heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ injury creates a potentially awkward scenario for the …read more

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Francis Ngannou makes stunning offer to fight UFC foe Stipe Miocic next after boxing clash with Tyson Fury

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has made a stunning offer to complete his trilogy rubber match against former two-time titleholder, Stipe Miocic in his return to MMA – …read more

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Stipe Miocic claims UFC is making him wait for title fight with Jon Jones: ‘It wasn’t my choice, it was theirs’

Former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has claimed it was out of his hands if wanted to continue to compete at UFC 295 next month against an opponent other …read more

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Stipe Miocic reacts to interim heavyweight title fight at UFC 295: “I don’t know why I didn’t get picked”

“I didn’t get picked” …read more

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Posted on October 27, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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Jon Jones releases statement, undergoes surgery

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones was expected to face former two-time heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic in the UFC 295 main event but was forced out of the bout after suffering an injury while …read more

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Posted on October 27, 2023, 5:16 pm By
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Stipe Miocic says Jon Jones pulling out of UFC 295 felt ‘like I got kicked in the nuts’

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Stipe Miocic is bummed about Jon Jones.
Miocic was supposed to challenge Jones for the UFC heavyweight title …read more

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Posted on October 27, 2023, 4:46 pm By
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Jon Jones confirms plan to face Stipe Miocic in UFC return amid injury: ‘It will be him and I at a later date’

As he prepares for a surgical procedure to address a pectoral tendon tear ahead of his Octagon return next month at UFC 295, incumbent heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has addressed …read more

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Posted on October 27, 2023, 2:16 pm By
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Jon Jones addresses 'very sad situation' of injury leading to UFC 295 withdrawal; apologizes to Stipe Miocic

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones appears to be taking his recent injury in stride, despite it costing him a big main event title fight at Madison Square Garden.
Jones was set …read more

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Jon Jones set for surgery on Friday, apologizes to Stipe Miocic and fans for UFC 294 scratch

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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones said he’ll undergo surgery on Friday to repair a torn pectoral …read more

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Posted on October 27, 2023, 2:16 am By
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Ex-UFC Champion Shares His Theory Behind Jon Jones’ Devastating Injury: ‘Your body’s not prepared for that’

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier offered his take on the devastating injury that forced Jon Jones to withdraw from his highly anticipated clash against Stipe Miocic.

Eight months after …read more

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Posted on October 26, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Dana White explains why Stipe Miocic is not part of the interim heavyweight title fight at UFC 295: “Complete disrespect”

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Posted on October 26, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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Dana White hopes Jon Jones-Stipe Miocic winner will fight Sergei Pavlovich-Tom Aspinall winner

LAS VEGAS – UFC CEO Dana White intends on rebooking UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones against Stipe Miocic.
Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) vs. Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) was scrapped …read more

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Dana White didn't disrespect Stipe Miocic with interim title fight offer

Stipe Miocic is considered the greatest heavyweight in UFC history.  When his UFC 295 opponent, heavyweight champion Jon Jones, was forced out of the fight due to injury, the fight promotion didn’t …read more

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Dana White claims interim title fight offer to Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 would be ‘Completely disrespectful’

Following the cancellation of incumbent heavyweight champion, Jon Jones’ title fight defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 next month – according to promotional CEO, Dana White, the possibility of …read more

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Posted on October 26, 2023, 1:16 pm By
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Dana White wouldn't 'disrespect' Stipe Miocic with UFC 295 interim title offer after Jon Jones' injury

LAS VEGAS – UFC CEO Dana White says Stipe Miocic was never considered to remain on UFC 295 after Jon Jones was forced out of their heavyweight title fight due …read more

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Interim Belt? ‘Total Disrespect!’

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The UFC never even considered putting Stipe Miocic into an interim title fight at UFC 295. Here’s why. UFC 295 …read more

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Posted on October 26, 2023, 11:46 am By
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Francis Ngannou reacts to the “sad news” that Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is off UFC 295

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Tom Aspinall reveals Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic was originally viewed by UFC as double retirement fight: “Vacant title anyway”

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Stipe Miocic’s Career Highlights | Title Wins To Best Finishes

Learn More About Stipe Miocic’s Career Highlights, Which Range From Title Wins To Win Streaks, And His Journey Inside The UFC Octagon.
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Posted on October 25, 2023, 5:16 pm By
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Fighters react to Jon Jones injury, Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich interim title bout

The news broke late Tuesday night that Jon Jones was forced out of his UFC 295 title fight with Stipe Miocic.  It was also announced that Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich will fight for …read more

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Tom Aspinall reacts to fighting Sergei Pavlovich for interim heavyweight title

The news broke late Tuesday evening that Jon Jones was injured and out of his UFC 295 bout with Stipe Miocic.  It was also announced that Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich would fight for …read more

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UFC 295 – Jiri Procházka vs. Alex Pereira battle for Light heavyweight gold

Fight fans who will have been looking forward to UFC 295 because of the headline bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will have been left disappointed to learn of …read more

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Breaking – Jon Jones out of UFC 295 return due to injury, interim title fight now drafted onto card

Undisputed heavyweight champion, Jon Jones is officially out of next month’s championship fight against former titleholder, Stipe Miocic, after he suffered a tendon tear overnight whilst training ahead of his …read more

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Jon Jones INJURED, Out of UFC 295 | Video

Jon Jones has been injured and is now out of UFC 295 as he was to face Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight championship bout as the main headliner. Jiri Procházka vs …read more

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Posted on October 25, 2023, 8:16 am By
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Injured Jones out of UFC 295; Miocic off card, too

Jon Jones is out of his highly anticipated heavyweight title fight against Stipe Miocic after tearing a pectoral tendon off the bone in training Monday night. Miocic will no longer …read more

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Jon Jones injured, Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall set for interim heavyweight title at UFC 295

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Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic will no longer happen at UFC 295.
Late Tuesday night, UFC CEO Dana White announced that …read more

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Francis Ngannou picks Stipe Miocic to beat Jon Jones at UFC 295: ‘He doesn’t get the credit he deserves’

Ahead of his professional boxing debut this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has picked fellow ex-champion, Stipe Miocic to return and win gold …read more

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Video: Full UFC 295 featuring Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereria

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Watch the full promo for UFC 295, which takes place Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden and …read more

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Francis Ngannou offers prediction for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 295: “He doesn’t get the respect he deserves”

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Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones is Looking jacked ahead of his UFC 295 Title Tilt with Stipe Miocic

Reigning UFC heavyweight world champion Jon Jones looks to be in impeccable shape as his showdown with the division’s general consensus GOAT Stipe Miocic quickly approaches.

On November 11, ‘Bones’ will …read more

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Posted on October 23, 2023, 7:16 pm By
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Official main card lineup released for next month’s UFC 295: ‘Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic’ event

A battle awaits …read more

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