Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou was surprised with Jon Jones’ latest performance, but more importantly, doesn’t believe a matchup against the new champ will ever happen. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) was last seen in the UFC’s octagon at UFC 270 where he defeated Jones’ UFC 285 opponent, former interim
Day: March 6, 2023
Juan Archuleta’s fighting career continues in Japan. The former Bellator champion has booked another fight in the “Land of the Rising Sun” as he’s set to return against Naoki Inoue on May 6 at Rizin 42. The event will go down at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. The bout between Archuleta and Inoue is to be
Jon Jones ultimatum: ‘I will not fight if I can’t tape my toes’ As Jon Jones was about to enter the octagon on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena for the UFC 285 main event, Nevada officials objected to the tape on Jone’s foot and toes. Jones has suffered a gruesome toe injury inside the cage. During
MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC or
LAS VEGAS – Ian Garry beat Song Kenan with a third-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Garry, who found himself in trouble in the first round, but rallied for the late win as a favorite of 9-1. Garry
Ciryl Gane angry with himself after quick UFC 285 loss to Jon Jones Former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane suffered a one-sided defeat in the first round of the UFC 285 main event to Jon Jones, and he’s angry about it. “The biggest feeling is really angry. Disappointed of course,” Gane said when asked what’s
Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” Garcia, Farah Hannoun and Dan Tom will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate: Reaction to
Israel Adesanya reacts to UFC 285 wins and losses | Video Israel Adesanya reacts to Jon Jones’ Impressive Victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, Alexa Grasso‘ shocking upset over Valentina Shevchenko and other fun, high profile fights on the stacked card. Jon Jones shut Gane down. Once put on the canvas, Gane couldn’t deal
What mattered most at UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings … 5. Can Cody Garbrandt turn a corner for the better? [embedded content] The weight of the world was on Cody Garbrandt’s shoulders coming into his bantamweight fight against Trevin Jones after losing five of his past
LAS VEGAS – Mateusz Gamrot is looking for a big name. The UFC lightweight contender thinks he’s deserving of an established opponent now that he’s returned to the win column. Gamrot (22-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) defeated Jalin Turner (13-6 MMA, 6-3 UFC) in a split decision Saturday on the UFC 285 main card at T-Mobile
Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane had their first UFC 285 faceoff at the pre-fight press conference for ahead of Saturday’s vacant heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas. Full event coverage: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-285 Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQfUu6vIJGZDODSwhr0m9w?sub_confirmation=1 Visit us on the web: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY
Tensions are fuming between UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo ahead of their rumored fight. Sterling and Cejudo were both in attendance for UFC 285 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The card was headlined by Jon Jones’ triumphant return for the heavyweight title in a win over Ciryl Gane. Cejudo, who was
Dana White confirms Darren Till requested to be released by UFC Last week news broke that Darren Till had requested to be released from the UFC and was granted his release by the fight promotion. During the UFC 285 Post-fight Press Conference, UFC president Dana White confirmed that Till is no longer with the fight
(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Ciryl Gane after UFC 285 loss?) Jon Jones completed arguably the sternest goal he’s ever set for himself Saturday when he claimed the vacant heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in the UFC 285 headliner. After years of toying with the idea changing divisions, Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1
(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jon Jones after UFC 285 win?) Ciryl Gane failed to provide the stern test to Jon Jones’ heavyweight debut that many thought would happen Saturday when he suffered a one-sided loss in the UFC 285 main event. Gane (12-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) drew the assignment of welcoming
Jon Jones taps out Ciryl Gane to win UFC Heavyweight Championship, calls out Stipe Miocic Jon Jones made the walk to the octagon for the first time in three years on Saturday in the UFC 285 main event. Jones faced former interim champion Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight championship. Jones spent the last 36
LAS VEGAS – Cody Garbrandt entered UFC 285 compromised, he said. The former UFC bantamweight champion revealed following his win over Trevin Jones that he suffered a neck injury that almost prevented him from making his long-awaited return to the octagon. Garbrandt (13-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) defeated Jones (13-10 MMA, 1-4 UFC) by unanimous decision
LAS VEGAS – Dana White can’t praise Jon Jones enough. The UFC president was impressed by Jones’ title win in his long-awaited return in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena. Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) submitted Ciryl Gane (11-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in the first round of their contest for the vacant