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Fans lash out as ticket prices for Jon Jones’ return at UFC 295 against Stipe Miocic reach in excess of $112,000

Fans lash out ticket prices for UFC 295 Jon Jones Stipe Miocic more than $112,000 Fans across social media have hit out, after news surfaced revealing one fan paid in excess of $112,000 to attend UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden – to take in Jon Jones’ Octagon return and heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic. UFC 295, which takes place in two months’ time, has yet to […]

Fans across social media have hit out, after news surfaced revealing one fan paid in excess of $112,000 to attend UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden – to take in Jon Jones’ Octagon return and heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic.

UFC 295, which takes place in two months’ time, has yet to receive its official co-main event slot, with an expected welterweight title fight between the incumbent, Leon Edwards, and former champion, Colby Covington yet to be finalized at the time of publication.

However, despite the lack of an entire card fielded by the organization, fans have been forced to fork out in excess of $1,000 for a single ticket to attend Jones return fight against Miocic – a former two-time heavyweight champion, who makes his comeback for the first time in over three years.

In contrast, for Alex Pereira’s middleweight title defense at UFC 287 back in April in Miami, Florida in his eventual title loss to former champion, Israel Adesanya, the highest-priced ticket sold for a whopping $31,730.

Fans are forced to spend a huge chunk of cash to attend Jon Jones’ return at UFC 295

However, for UFC 295 in November, a fan has splashed out an eye-watering $112,236,80 for a seat to watch Jones take on Miocic – which has been speculated as the final occasion one, if not both men enter the Octagon for the final time.

And it doesn’t appear to be just best viewing seats which have garnered a huge price tag, one user on social media platform, X (formally Twitter), claimed that seat prices in the upper tiers and stands at Madison Square Garden are priced currently in excess of $900.

UFC 295 takes place on November 11. from Madison Square Garden in New York City, with the aforenoted undisputed heavyweight title fight between defending champion, Jon Jones, and former titleholder, Stipe Miocic slated to take main event honors.

Will you be forking out massive money to watch Jon Jones compete at UFC 295?

Jon Jones is having nightmares about fighting Stipe Miocic at UFC 295: ‘I still get really nervous’

Jon Jones has Stipe Miocic on his mind. In March, ‘Bones’ made his triumphant return to the Octagon, securing a slick first-round submission against Ciryl Gane to capture the UFC heavyweight title. Next’ Jon Jones will attempt to solidify himself as the greatest fighter in the history of mixed martial arts as he puts his […]

Jon Jones has Stipe Miocic on his mind.

In March, ‘Bones’ made his triumphant return to the Octagon, securing a slick first-round submission against Ciryl Gane to capture the UFC heavyweight title. Next’ Jon Jones will attempt to solidify himself as the greatest fighter in the history of mixed martial arts as he puts his title on the line against the general consensus heavyweight GOAT, Stipe Miocic.

The pair will square off on November 11 when the promotion returns to the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, for UFC 295. With a few months to go before their highly anticipated showdown, Jon Jones is already getting mentally prepared for his next fight, revealing in a recent interview that Miocic is already weighing heavily on his mind.

“I feel like when you get to a place when you don’t feel anything is probably when it’s time to hang it up and try something different,” Jones said on the OverDogs podcast. “At this point, I still get really nervous, man. I have nightmares about my opponents. About every hour, Stipe Miocic will cross my mind. He will cross my mind. I could be having a drink, you name it, he crosses my mind. I could be at my kid’s volleyball game and I thinking about Stipe. There’s a lot of mental that goes into it that I don’t think people realize. But the goal is to just conquer that” (h/t MMA Fighting).

Jon Jones Expects Stipe Miocic to Come into UFC 295 as Dangerous as Ever

Miocic, 41, will likely walk away from the sport no matter the outcome at UFC 295, but Jon Jones knows that the former two-time heavyweight champ will come into their clash at MSG ready to put a stamp on his already illustrious career, regardless of his of age or post-fight plans.

“Stipe has balls. He has courage,” Jones said. “He’s not the youngest fighter, but that is a man. That is a man. I’m not the youngest either. In sports years, I’m over the hill, that’s for sure. Especially in combat sports. Stipe, he’s an honorable dude, and I know that he’s a man at the end of the day, and I know that he wants this fight. Everyone else thinks that his back’s against the wall and this is a David and Goliath situation for him, I disagree.

“I think Stipe is a very capable athlete and I think I owe it to Stipe to give him that chance to fight the best fighter ever. And I think Stipe owes it to me to give me a chance to fight the greatest heavyweight ever. I think we owe it to each other. I feel like we both would feel like we have unfinished business if we walked away not competing against each other.

“I understand where Stipe is at, just being looked past by a lot of people, and I respect him even more for training his ass off. I know that in his camp, he expects to win, so I respect him.”

Jon Jones' Shocking Admission: Thinking of Stipe Miocic During WHAT?! #JonJones #UFC295 pic.twitter.com/KLdMJxkpFX

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Jon Jones Looks at the Future of the Heavyweight Division

Many fight fans automatically assume that Jon Jones will walk away from the sport following his showdown with Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. Honestly, nobody could blame ‘Bones’ for packing it in. After dominating the light heavyweight division for years, Jones made a successful transition to heavyweight. If he comes out on top against Stipe Miocic, it would be hard to argue against Jones being dubbed the greatest fighter in the history of the sport.

But Jon Jones is admittedly intrigued by some of the young talent coming up through the heavyweight division. Specifically, Tom Aspinall. The UK standout established himself as a bonafide contender following his first-round destruction of Marcin Tybura in July. But are fighters like Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich big enough names to be worth Jon Jones’ time and effort given everything he’s already accomplished?

The champ isn’t so certain.

“As far as these younger fighters, I look at guys like Aspinall and I look at guys like Sergei [Pavlovich], dude, they’re amazing,” Jones said. “Don’t get me wrong, these guys are amazing. They’re starching people in the first round. But as I get older I have to look at it as a business and not just speak out of pride, I have to speak out of my legacy and as a business.

“If the hardcore fans know who these guys are, that’s great, but at the end of the day, I need to fight people that the mainstream public is going to be excited about, because there’s always going to be this new challenge that’s younger than you and everyone is going to want to see if you can do it one more time. It is what it is.”

Tom Aspinall certainly got the attention of Jon Jones after his impressive win over Tybura, but whether or not they ever share the Octagon remains to be seen.

“Tom Aspinall, I think he has the potential to do something really special in the heavyweight division,” Jones said. “I think he’s going to be hard for the majority of guys to beat, I really do believe that.”

Jon Jones tells bizarre admission ahead of UFC 295: ‘I could be balls deep and Stipe Miocic crosses my mind’

Jon Jones has revealed a rather bizarre admission regarding his nervousness and thought process ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC 295 in November, as he prepares to defend his heavyweight championship against the returning former two-weight best, Stipe Miocic. Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and incumbent heavyweight kingpin, is slated […]

Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and incumbent heavyweight kingpin, is slated to headline UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden in his second Octagon walk of the year, in his first attempted heavyweight title defense.

Returning from a three-year plus hiatus from the sport back in March, Jones managed to mint himself as the undisputed heavyweight champion in a vacant title win over former interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane in the pair’s March showdown.

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Gane faces Jon Jones for the vacant HW Title

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And discussing his return to the Octagon in a title showdown with Miocic – which has been proclaimed as a pairing which could see both men call time on their illustrious careers, Jones has admitted that the Ohio native and the matchup in particular, passes his mind during some peculiar times and intimate moments.

“I feel like when you get to a place when you don’t feel anything is probably when you should hang it up,” Jon Jones said on the OverDogs Podcast. “At this point, I still get really nervous, man. I have nightmares about my opponents. I could be balls deep in some mmm mmm and Stipe [Miocic] will cross my mind.” (H/T MMA Junkie)

Jon Jones weighing up retirement ahead of UFC 295 return

Currently billed as the pound-for-pound number one fighter on the promotion’s books alongside undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, Jones has admitted that he will likely call time on his time in the sport following his outing against Miocic at UFC 295 later this year.

“You know, I feel like the Stipe (Miocic) fight will be plenty for me,” Jon Jones told Fox Sports during a recent interview. “I don’t have much to prove after beating Stipe Miocic. I’ve been in the game for a long time, and in fighter years, I’m an old guy. I’ve been training for a long time, been in the game for a long time. Got some small injuries, and I really just want to be around – be around for my family, I wanna be around for my kids, I wanna be able to play with my kids. And have a good head on my shoulders, and joints that work.”

“I could see it coming to an end really soon,” Jon Jones explained. “And I’m happy with that, I’m really proud of my career.”

Can Jon Jones defeat Stipe Miocic in their UFC 295 clash in November?

Jon Jones remains betting favorite to defeat Stipe Miocic in NYC title fight at UFC 295 in November

Undisputed heavyweight champion and pound-for-pound kingpin, Jon Jones has opened, and still currently remains a significant betting favorite to defeat former two-time titleholder, Stipe Miocic in the pair’s championship offing at UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, is currently scheduled to […]

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, is currently scheduled to headline UFC 295 on November 11. from Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, taking on the returning Ohio native, Miocic in ‘The Big Apple’.

Last time out, the Endicott native managed to strike vacant heavyweight gold in his divisional bow at UFC 285 back in March, submitting former interim champion, Ciryl Gane with a stunning first round guillotine choke.

The victory came as Jon Jones’ first since 2020 – having spent over three years away from action amid negotiation woes with the organization.

As for Miocic, the Euclid veteran has been sidelined himself since 2021, where he dropped the title to former undisputed heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou in the pair’s rematch, with the Batié native springing with a shocking second round KO in the main event of UFC 260.

Jon Jones remains betting favorite to defeat Stipe Miocic at UFC 295

And after initially opening as a massive betting favorite to defeat Miocic at UFC 295 in November, Jon Jones has drifted as high as a -340 betting favorite to beat the former, with the challenger currently sat as a +320 betting underdog at the time of publication.

A host of websites and other physical bookies are offering UFC betting odds on a whole host of fights to boot – including Jones’ incoming heavyweight title defense against Miocic at UFC 295 in November, to willing punters and bettors.

Prior to his championship win in a heavyweight divisional bow at UFC 285 back in March, Jones had turned in a very close, unanimous decision win over Dominick Reyes in Texas back in 2020, narrowly emerging from ‘The Lone Star State’ with his championship in tow after a hard-fougth five round showing.

The successful title defense followed off the back of another close split judging win over recent PFL acquisition, Thiago Santos in July of the previous annum, as Jones continued to defend his light heavyweight crown, following another decision win over the veteran, Anthony Smith.

Himself a two-time undisputed heavyweight gold holder during his lengthy tenure with the UFC, Miocic has faced a former two-weight champion and common-foe of Jones during his stint with the promotion in the form of Daniel Cormier, twice defeating the Louisiana native with a knockout and decision win, respectively.

Over the course of his tenure with the promotion, Miocic has defeated the who’s who of heavyweight competition, including current KSW champion, Phil De Fries, as well as Roy Nelson, Gabriel Gonzaga, Mark Hunt, Andrei Arlovski, Fabricio Werdum, Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, Francis Ngannou, and the aforenoted, Cormier.

Jon Jones, as mentioned a prior light heavyweight titleholder, still holds the record as the youngest champion in Octagon antiquity back in 2011, defeating Brazilian icon, Shogun Rua at just 23 years of age to scoop undisputed light heavyweight spoils.

Do you expect Jon Jones to remain champion following UFC 295?

Video – Jon Jones grapples with Gordon Ryan in rigorous training camp ahead of UFC 295 title fight return

Appearing to take all precautions ahead of his return to the Octagon against former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 in November, incumbent gold holder, Jon Jones has shared the mats with decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu force, Gordon Ryan – rolling with the grappling ace ahead of his comeback. Jones, the current undisputed heavyweight […]

Jones, the current undisputed heavyweight champion and former two-time undisputed light heavyweight titleholder, most recently headlined UFC 285 back in March against former interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane – submitting the Frenchman with a one-sided first round guillotine choke win.

Jon Jones shares the grappling mats with Gordon Ryan

And in the penultimate flagship event of the year, Jones is slated to headline UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Ahead of his title defense against Ohio veteran, Miocic, Jones, the current pound-for-pound number one, has employed the grappling talents of dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Ryan during his camp, sharing footage of a rough and tumble grappling session with the New Jersey native.

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Making a stunning Octagon comeback following a three-year Octagon hiatus back in March, Jones made his heavyweight divisional bow against Frenchman, Gane – submitting the latter with a first round guillotine choke to clinch the vacant heavyweight crown.

Ahead of his comeback against Ohio veteran, Miocic in November at Madison Square Garden, rumors have suggested that Jones – as well as Miocic may call time on their career following the UFC 295 title pairing.

“You know, I feel like the Stipe (Miocic) fight will be plenty for me,” Jon Jones said. “I don’t have much to prove after beating Stipe Miocic. I’ve been in the game for a long time, and in fighter years, I’m an old guy. I’ve been training for a long time, been in the game for a long time. Got some small injuries, and I really just want to be around – be around for my family, I wanna be around for my kids, I wanna be able to play with my kids. And have a good head on my shoulders, and joints that work.”

“I could see it coming to an end really soon,” Jon Jones explained. “And I’m happy with that, I’m really proud of my career.”

Do you expect to see Jon Jones reign supreme at UFC 295 in November?

Tom Aspinall demands undercard fight at UFC 295 ahead of Jon Jones title return: ‘That timeline really works well’

Tom Aspinall (13-3 MMA) has assured fans that he will be at UFC 295 to watch Jon Jones (27-1 MMA) Vs Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA), whether he is scheduled to fight or sat cage side at the event. Aspinall is eager to return to the Octagon after he was forced to step away from the […]

Tom Aspinall (13-3 MMA) has assured fans that he will be at UFC 295 to watch Jon Jones (27-1 MMA) Vs Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA), whether he is scheduled to fight or sat cage side at the event.

Aspinall is eager to return to the Octagon after he was forced to step away from the competition for a year due to a severe leg injury he sustained 15 seconds into his anticipated bout against heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes (17-4 MMA) at UFC London in 2022.

Following his leg surgery, the 30-year-old finally returned to action against Polish brawler, Marcin Tybura (24-8 MMA) in the main event of UFC London.

Tom Aspinall did not disappoint the English faithful, knocking out Tybura in just 73 seconds, a performance that silenced his critiques and gave voice to a possible title run.

The Brit was quick to the microphone after his win during his post-fight interview, as he laid out his two-fight plan to the UFC gold. It starts with him beating the winner of Ciryl Gane (11-2 MMA) Vs. Sergi Spivac (18-1 MMA) and then ends with a heavyweight title fight against MMA’s consensus GOAT, Jon Jones.

Tom Aspinall wants to fight at UFC 295

Jon Jones is set to make his first defence of his 265lbs title against former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 in November.

Tom Aspinall plans to attend, however, in a perfect world he is hoping he will be able to make his pay-per-view debut by fighting on the undercard of the event and is even open to facing fellow heavyweight contender Sergey Pavlovich (16-3 MMA) at the event.

“I’m going to be at the event regardless,” Tom Aspinall said.

“Whether I’m fighting or watching, I definitely want to be there. To be that part of that fight week, what a build-up and what an event that will be. I really, really want to see that. Whether it’s up close or I’m gonna be fighting. Hopefully, I’m gonna be fighting on the same card because that timeline really works for me as well.”

Jones seemingly brushed off Aspinall’s callout stating that he has been beating young prospects that were supposed to be the next thing his whole career and he doesn’t see it any differently now.

‘Bones’ became a two-division champ in March earlier this year and has even hinted at the possibility of retirement after his upcoming fight against Miocic, but Aspinall feels that he can poke the bear enough to make him interested enough to stay around for one more dance.

“I’m all right to poke at someone’s ego. I am a polite guy, but I want to get what I want. I don’t want to be so polite where people overlook me. I want to beat the GOAT that’s what I want to do. I want to be the UFC heavyweight champion of the world and that’s what I’m going to do at any cost.”

Tom Aspinall continued, “If that means I have to do certain stuff to get people’s attention to put me in a place where other people are not, then I’m definitely gonna do that. I need to be selfish in this game because that’s what’s going to get me to where I want to be. Sometimes you have to hurt people’s feelings to get to where you wanna be and I’m all right doing that.”

At the end of the day, it is Jon Jones’ choice if he wants to keep fighting but the possibility of a Britain Vs. American showdown for the undisputed UFC heavyweight title might be too much of a tantalising possibility for the UFC to pass up.

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