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sports1 year ago

Tensions Rise as Miocic Faces Long-Awaited Bout with Jones at UFC 309

Daniel Cormier revealed that Stipe Miocic was visibly upset backstage after a heated faceoff with Jon Jones ahead of their UFC 309 heavyweight title fight. The tension escalated when Jones accused Miocic of insulting his family, which Miocic denied. Cormier, familiar with both fighters, noted that Jones often uses perceived slights as motivation. Despite initial skepticism about the matchup, Cormier now believes it is a fitting contest between two top fighters in peak condition.

via MMA Junkie|
#daniel-cormier#heavyweight-title-fight#jon-jones
sports1 year ago

Tyson Fury's Manager Calls Fury 'a Coward' for Postponing Usyk Fight

Oleksandr Usyk's manager, Egis Klimas, has criticized Tyson Fury for postponing their heavyweight title fight, calling Fury a coward and alleging that Fury faked an injury. Usyk, who was preparing for the fight, has not made alternative plans yet. Fury apologized for the postponement and is working towards a rescheduled date. Usyk may consider a bout with Filip Hrgovic while waiting for the rescheduled fight with Fury.

via The Ring|
#boxing#egis-klimas#heavyweight-title-fight
sports2 years ago

Controversial Split Decision: Tyson Fury Survives Knockdown by Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury narrowly defeats Francis Ngannou in a controversial split decision, despite being knocked down heavily in the third round. Fury's heavily hyped fight for the undisputed world heavyweight title against Oleksandr Usyk may be in jeopardy due to his injuries. Ngannou, making his boxing debut, showed impressive skill and composure throughout the fight. The outcome has sparked debate about the fairness of the decision and the future of the heavyweight title fight.

via The Guardian|
#boxing#controversial-decision#francis-ngannou
sports2 years ago

Jon Jones' Injury Forces UFC 295 Fight Change

Jon Jones has been forced to withdraw from his highly anticipated heavyweight title fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 due to a torn pectoral tendon. Jones will require surgery and is expected to be out of action for around eight months. The vacant light heavyweight title fight between JiYí Procházka and Alex Pereira will now headline the event, with Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich added as the co-main event for the interim heavyweight title. There are hopes to reschedule Jones vs. Miocic for a major card in 2024.

via ESPN|
#heavyweight-title-fight#injury#jon-jones
sports2 years ago

"UFC Charlotte: Top Bouts and Hopes for Jon Jones' Future"

Jailton Almeida hopes to face Jon Jones for the UFC heavyweight title before Jones retires. Almeida faces Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the main event of UFC Charlotte this Saturday, and a win could put him in the conversation for a No. 1 contender bout. Almeida believes Jones is the all-time best and beating him would be like completing the game. He also thinks Rozenstruik is dangerous but has weak takedown defense. Rozenstruik has been promoting the match-up on social media as the "Fourth Battle of Amazonia."

via MMA Fighting|
#heavyweight-title-fight#jailton-almeida#jairzinho-rozenstruik
sports2 years ago

Jones-Miocic UFC Heavyweight Title Fight in Doubt as Accusations Fly

Jon Jones expressed doubts about his highly-anticipated UFC heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic happening in July, claiming that he's hearing rumors that Miocic might not be on board. However, Miocic responded with a reassuring message, saying "See you in July." Jones won the vacant UFC heavyweight title last month, while Miocic lost the belt to Francis Ngannou in March 2021.

via Yahoo Sports|
#heavyweight-title-fight#jon-jones#mma
sports2 years ago

"Jones-Miocic UFC Title Fight in July Uncertain Amidst Doubts and Call-Outs"

Jon Jones casts doubt on his highly-anticipated UFC heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic in July, claiming he's hearing rumors that Miocic might not be on board. However, Miocic responds with a reassuring message, saying "See you in July." Jones won the vacant UFC heavyweight title last month, while Miocic lost the belt to Francis Ngannou in March 2021.

via MMA Junkie|
#heavyweight-title-fight#jon-jones#mma