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MMA News Today: Jon Jones Teases Date For Potential Stipe Miocic Fight, Dan Ige Calls In His Favor With Dana White After Saving UFC 303, & More

Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 4, 2024, we’re taking a look at: Jon Jones Says His Return Will Be On November 9 At Madison Square Garden In a post on social media, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones teased a potential […]

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Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 4, 2024, we’re taking a look at:

  • Jones says he will return at MSG in November
  • Ige calls to face Garcia
  • 303 winner makes quick turnaround to face Drew Dober

Jon Jones Says His Return Will Be On November 9 At Madison Square Garden

In a post on social media, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones teased a potential date and location for the first defense of his title.

“Bones” was set to face off with former champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 in November of last year until an injury forced him to withdraw and postpone the fight.

Jones appears to now be targeting the rescheduled fight for the same month in the originally planned venue, Madison Square Garden in New York.

He replied to a comment on Instagram where he named November 9 at the iconic venue as the target that he is working towards right now.

Dan Ige Wants To Fight Ryan Garcia At UFC 306 With No Takedowns Or Weigh-In

After he stepped up on the day of the fight to save the co-main event of UFC 303, Dana White said that he will try to make it up to Dan Ige.

Ige didn’t get his hand raised against Diego Lopes this past weekend but his efforts to be a company man didn’t go unnoticed or without reward.

The featherweight contender posted on social media where he made his request for his next outing with a very bold idea.

Ige posted that he wants to face the controversial boxing star Ryan Garcia at UFC 306 inside the Sphere with a few extra rules being put in place.

Garcia responded on social media, so clearly the call out at least caught his attention, that he’s down to compete.

Jean Silva Set To Make Two-Week Turnaround To Fight Drew Dober In Denver

Jean Silva delivered one of the stand-out performances at UFC 303 as he stopped Charles Jourdain in the second round.

Despite missing weight for the fight, the Brazilian is now set to make a remarkable two-week turn-around in order to take on Drew Dober up at lightweight.

Dober was originally set to face Mike Davis in a significant bout for the 155-pound fan favorite due to him training out of Denver, Colorado where the card will be hosted.

Brazilian outlet Ag. Fight reported the news that Silva will be looking to pick up his third consecutive win in the UFC after debuting on the first card of 2024.

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Jon Jones to Consider UFC Retirement After His Performance in Next Stipe Miocic Fight

It sounds like UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ next appearance in the Octagon could be his last. Jones, who is expected to defend his title against former…

It sounds like UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ next appearance in the Octagon could be his last. Jones, who is expected to defend his title against former…

Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after Miocic: ‘That fight just has to happen’

Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after Miocic: 'That fight just has to happen'Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after the Stipe Miocic fight. If you ask…

Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after Miocic: 'That fight just has to happen'

Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after the Stipe Miocic fight.

If you ask a majority of UFC fights, few of them are likely to show interest in the impending clash between Jones and Miocic. Many of them would much rather see Jones, the undisputed heavyweight world champion, unify his title with Aspinall’s interim belt. Unfortunately, that’s just not the world we live in.

After lobbying hard for a fight with Jones, Aspinall has seemingly moved on, opting to become the first fighter to defend an interim belt in more than a decade when he steps inside the Octagon with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in Manchester.

Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes

Meanwhile, Jones has still not locked down a rescheduled date for his clash with the two-time titleholder, but all signs seemingly point toward a November setting at Madison Square Garden.

Should ‘Bones’ bag a win over the consensus heavyweight GOAT, one would assume a title unification contest would be a top priority, but that doesn’t appear to interest Jones at all. Instead, the former light heavyweight champ has been gauging interest in a superfight with Alex Pereira on social media, continuing to outright disrespect Aspinall’s status.

Jon Jones
Jon Jones

During a recent appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast with Shannon Sharpe, UFC CEO Dana White was asked about a potential showdown between Jones and Pereira. White made it clear that the Miocic fight “has to happen” first, but he believes Aspinall should be next on Jones’ itinerary, not ‘Poatan.’

“First of all, he has to fight Stipe,” White said. “That fight just has to happen. The next fight should be Aspinall. If Jon Jones beats Stipe, then Aspinall… He’s gonna come out and fight Stipe and the fact that he could fight Aspinall, it’s unbelievable. He will truly not be appreciated until he’s gone.”

Dana White predicts Jon jones vs. Alex Pereira

White did however offer a bit of a prediction should ‘Bones’ ever find himself standing across from Pereira inside the Octagon.

“Pereira is amazing, but I think Jon Jones walks through everybody,” White added.

While Jon Jones continues to heal up from a pectoral tear he suffered in October, Aspinall and Pereira both prepare to put their titles on the line. Stepping in on just 16 days’ notice, ‘Poatan’ will put his light heavyweight title on the line in a championship rematch against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 on June 29.

Pereira vs. Prochazka

A month later, Aspinall will look to avenge his lone loss inside the Octagon with he squares off with ‘Razor’ in his home country.

Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after Miocic: ‘That fight just has to happen’

Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after Miocic: 'That fight just has to happen'Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after the Stipe Miocic fight. If you ask…

Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after Miocic: 'That fight just has to happen'

Dana White believes Tom Aspinall should be next for Jon Jones after the Stipe Miocic fight.

If you ask a majority of UFC fights, few of them are likely to show interest in the impending clash between Jones and Miocic. Many of them would much rather see Jones, the undisputed heavyweight world champion, unify his title with Aspinall’s interim belt. Unfortunately, that’s just not the world we live in.

After lobbying hard for a fight with Jones, Aspinall has seemingly moved on, opting to become the first fighter to defend an interim belt in more than a decade when he steps inside the Octagon with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in Manchester.

Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes

Meanwhile, Jones has still not locked down a rescheduled date for his clash with the two-time titleholder, but all signs seemingly point toward a November setting at Madison Square Garden.

Should ‘Bones’ bag a win over the consensus heavyweight GOAT, one would assume a title unification contest would be a top priority, but that doesn’t appear to interest Jones at all. Instead, the former light heavyweight champ has been gauging interest in a superfight with Alex Pereira on social media, continuing to outright disrespect Aspinall’s status.

Jon Jones
Jon Jones

During a recent appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast with Shannon Sharpe, UFC CEO Dana White was asked about a potential showdown between Jones and Pereira. White made it clear that the Miocic fight “has to happen” first, but he believes Aspinall should be next on Jones’ itinerary, not ‘Poatan.’

“First of all, he has to fight Stipe,” White said. “That fight just has to happen. The next fight should be Aspinall. If Jon Jones beats Stipe, then Aspinall… He’s gonna come out and fight Stipe and the fact that he could fight Aspinall, it’s unbelievable. He will truly not be appreciated until he’s gone.”

Dana White predicts Jon jones vs. Alex Pereira

White did however offer a bit of a prediction should ‘Bones’ ever find himself standing across from Pereira inside the Octagon.

“Pereira is amazing, but I think Jon Jones walks through everybody,” White added.

While Jon Jones continues to heal up from a pectoral tear he suffered in October, Aspinall and Pereira both prepare to put their titles on the line. Stepping in on just 16 days’ notice, ‘Poatan’ will put his light heavyweight title on the line in a championship rematch against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 on June 29.

Pereira vs. Prochazka

A month later, Aspinall will look to avenge his lone loss inside the Octagon with he squares off with ‘Razor’ in his home country.

Video – New footage shows UFC star Jon Jones learn about devastating injury layoff: ‘You’re lying?’

New footage shows UFC star Jon Jones learn about devastating injury layoff you're lyingNew behind the scenes footage from the UFC’s collaboration with Fight Inc. has shown the moment heavyweight champion, Jon…

New footage shows UFC star Jon Jones learn about devastating injury layoff you're lying

New behind the scenes footage from the UFC’s collaboration with Fight Inc. has shown the moment heavyweight champion, Jon Jones found out he would sidelined for up to a year after suffering a pectoral tendon tear last year, questioning both Dana White and Chief Business Officer, Hunter Campbell’s sincerity.

Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and current heavyweight titleholder, has been sidelined since March of last year, landing the vacant crown with a stunning opening round guillotine choke submission win over former interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane.

Jon Jones questions weak training of Stipe MIocic ahead of UFC 309 prepare even harder
Mandatory Credit: Patrick T. Fallon – AFP

And slated to return at UFC 295 back in November in a first outing at Madison Square Garden, Jones was forced from a main event fight with former champion, Stipe Miocic just weeks from the event, after suffering a pectoral tendon tear during training.

Jon Jones unsure on fight with hype train Tom Aspinall He may not be around in three years

Jon Jones learns of injury setback in newly released footage

Releasing a new behind the scenes in association with Fight Inc. called ‘Inside the UFC’ – new unseen footage has revealed Jones receiving the prognosis of his injury setback from the above-mentioned, Campbell – whom he first thinks is joking, before becoming upset.

Jon Jones mocks Jan Blachowicz after claims he escaped fight I swear I have a spy in my camp
Mandatory Credit: Patrick T. Fallon – AFP

“You’re lying,” Jon Jones replied to Hunter Campbell who told him he was going to be out for up to a year and would require surgery. “Yeah, I knew it hurt. I knew it hurt. Six months to a year? Six months to a year?”

“Wow, yes sir – yeah – I don’t wanna cry in front of you two,” Jon Jones explained. “This is a lot for me to process right now. I’m sure it’s a lot for you guys, too. I’m gonna go – I’m gonna go. Yeah, it is something that doesn’t usually happen – it’s usually trouble outside of the Octagon, I’m sorry guys.” 

At the time of publication, Jones has indicated he is all but set to return at the promotion’s annual event at Madison Square Garden in November, atop a UFC 309 in a rescheduled title defense against Miocic.

Are you excited to see Jon Jones return later this year?

Video – New footage shows UFC star Jon Jones learn about devastating injury layoff: ‘You’re lying?’

New footage shows UFC star Jon Jones learn about devastating injury layoff you're lyingNew behind the scenes footage from the UFC’s collaboration with Fight Inc. has shown the moment heavyweight champion, Jon…

New footage shows UFC star Jon Jones learn about devastating injury layoff you're lying

New behind the scenes footage from the UFC’s collaboration with Fight Inc. has shown the moment heavyweight champion, Jon Jones found out he would sidelined for up to a year after suffering a pectoral tendon tear last year, questioning both Dana White and Chief Business Officer, Hunter Campbell’s sincerity.

Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and current heavyweight titleholder, has been sidelined since March of last year, landing the vacant crown with a stunning opening round guillotine choke submission win over former interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane.

Jon Jones questions weak training of Stipe MIocic ahead of UFC 309 prepare even harder
Mandatory Credit: Patrick T. Fallon – AFP

And slated to return at UFC 295 back in November in a first outing at Madison Square Garden, Jones was forced from a main event fight with former champion, Stipe Miocic just weeks from the event, after suffering a pectoral tendon tear during training.

Jon Jones unsure on fight with hype train Tom Aspinall He may not be around in three years

Jon Jones learns of injury setback in newly released footage

Releasing a new behind the scenes in association with Fight Inc. called ‘Inside the UFC’ – new unseen footage has revealed Jones receiving the prognosis of his injury setback from the above-mentioned, Campbell – whom he first thinks is joking, before becoming upset.

Jon Jones mocks Jan Blachowicz after claims he escaped fight I swear I have a spy in my camp
Mandatory Credit: Patrick T. Fallon – AFP

“You’re lying,” Jon Jones replied to Hunter Campbell who told him he was going to be out for up to a year and would require surgery. “Yeah, I knew it hurt. I knew it hurt. Six months to a year? Six months to a year?”

“Wow, yes sir – yeah – I don’t wanna cry in front of you two,” Jon Jones explained. “This is a lot for me to process right now. I’m sure it’s a lot for you guys, too. I’m gonna go – I’m gonna go. Yeah, it is something that doesn’t usually happen – it’s usually trouble outside of the Octagon, I’m sorry guys.” 

At the time of publication, Jones has indicated he is all but set to return at the promotion’s annual event at Madison Square Garden in November, atop a UFC 309 in a rescheduled title defense against Miocic.

Are you excited to see Jon Jones return later this year?