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Ex-Champ Jamahal Hill confirms he will face the winner of Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 295

When Jamahal Hill makes his return to the Octagon, he’ll get a crack at whoever holds the light heavyweight title at the time. That bit of news comes according to the man himself who recently spoke with James Lynch in a LowKick MMA exclusive interview. “Whoever has the belt when I recover, wherever, whenever we’re […]

When Jamahal Hill makes his return to the Octagon, he’ll get a crack at whoever holds the light heavyweight title at the time.

That bit of news comes according to the man himself who recently spoke with James Lynch in a LowKick MMA exclusive interview.

“Whoever has the belt when I recover, wherever, whenever we’re good to go, that’s who I’ll fight,” Hill said.

Seven months after besting Glover Teixeira to capture the 205-pound crown in January, Jamahala Hill was forced to vacate the title after rupturing his Achilles. The devastating injury could keep ‘Sweet Dreams’ on the shelf for upwards of a year, leading the promotion to book a light heavyweight showdown at UFC 295 between former champion Jiri Prochazka and ex-middleweight king Alex Pereira. The winner would then face Jamahal Hill upon his highly anticipated return.

Jamahal Hill has relinquished his LHW belt after rupturing his Achilles.

It will require surgery.

Heartbreaking news. pic.twitter.com/yO8i0oTaSz

— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) July 14, 2023

Asked about a potential timeline for his return to the Octagon, Jamahal Hill said:

“My understanding is just to focus on recovery. Not putting a timeline on it. Just working to see where we are.”

Despite UFC 300 being a short six months away, Hill hasn’t ruled out the possibility of making his triumphant return at the landmark event to challenge for the light heavyweight title. “I haven’t ruled it out, but right now we’re just seeing… We’re going through the recovery and we’re gonna see.”

He added, “There haven’t been any setbacks. Things have been going well. I have a really good doctor. I have a really good team that’s working on me to make sure I get back to where I need to be.”

‘Sweet Dream’ currently sits at 6-1 inside the Octagon, his lone loss coming against Paul Craig in 2021 after suffering an arm injury in the opening round. Since then, Hill has scored four straight, including his title-winning performance against the recently retired Glover Teixeira.

Watch the full interview with Jamahal Hill below:

Jon Jones mocks USADA ahead of UFC 295 title fight return: ‘I’ve never cheated this sport’

Appearing to celebrate the upcoming end of relationship between USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) and the UFC ahead of his heavyweight title fight defense next month, Jon Jones has pleaded his innocence, claiming he has “never cheated” – despite failing multiple anti-doping drug tests during his light heavyweight tenure. Jones, a former two-time undisputed light […]

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion under the banner of the promotion, returned from a three-year-plus hiatus back in March of this year, landing the vacant heavyweight crown with a first round guillotine choke submission win over Ciryl Gane.

And slated to make his return to the Octagon at UFC 295 next month at Madison Square Garden, pound-for-pound kingpin, Jones looks to lodge his first defense of his heavyweight crown, taking on the returning former two-time divisional champion, Stipe Miocic.

Overnight, however, anti-doping agency, USADA confirmed how come January next, their anti-doping programe enlisted in the UFC will come to an end – with their relationship with the Dana White-led promotion ceasing to boot.

Claiming how their relationship with the organization became “untenable” given the scrutiny surrounding former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor’s return to the sport, USADA revealed that despite positive talks with the UFC earlier this annum, their contract would not be renewed beyond the end of this year.

Jon Jones celebrates the end of USADA – UFC relationship

Reacting to the news of USADA’s departure from the UFC, the above-mentioned, Jones appeared to celebrate the ceasing of their business dealings, claiming his infamous 2017 official ‘No Contest’ against arch-rival, Daniel Cormier, should be overturned once more – after he tested positive for the banned substance, turinabol.

“Man, I survived USADA,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account. “First they said I was guilty of having picograms, then they considered me innocent, next, picograms became legal. Guess what, I’m still here, still unbeaten.”

“That BS no contest over DC (Daniel Cormier) needs to be taken off my record,” Jon Jones continued. “I’ve never cheated this sport and I will stand by that until the day I die.”

Man I survived USADA. First they said I was guilty of having picograms, then they considered me innocent, next picograms became legal. Guess what I’m still here, still unbeaten. That BS no contest over DC needs to be taken off my record. I’ve never cheated this sport and I will…

— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 12, 2023

Prior to his positive test for the banned substance, turinabol, following a UFC 197 interim light heavyweight title win over Ovince Saint Preux in 2016, Jones returned a positive in competition test sample, which showed the presence of banned substances, clomiphene, and letrozole – resulting in anti-doping policy violations and periods of retroactive suspensions from active competition.

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Jon Jones admits being ‘Humbled’ by Gordon Ryan during UFC 295 fight camp: ‘Going to have a hard time sleeping’

Ahead of his undisputed heavyweight championship title fight with Stipe Miocic later this year, incumbent divisional best, Jon Jones has claimed he will have a “hard time sleeping” ahead of the bout, having been “humbled” by decorated grappler, Gordon Ryan during their recent grappling practice ahead of UFC 295. Jones, a former two-time undisputed light […]

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight titleholder under the banner of the promotion, returned to the Octagon triumphantly following a three-year-plus lay-off back in March, submitting Ciryl Gane to clinch the vacant heavyweight crown with a stunning opening round guillotine choke submission win.

And slated to return to the Octagon next month in the main event of UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden, Jones takes on the returning former two-time champion, Miocic, in a highly-anticipated championship battle.

Jon Jones details training camp with Gordon Ryan ahead of UFC 295

Releasing footage of himself training alongside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Ryan for his potential final ever mixed martial arts camp ahead of a potential and rumored retirement from combat sports, UFC star, Jones admits the New Jersey grappling ace most definitely gave him sleepless nights.

“My boy, Gordon Ryan served me up a large hot piece of humble pie tonight,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account. “It was exactly what I was looking for, at the same time my emotions are all messed up. Going to have a hard time sleeping tonight, expect singing videos at 2 am.”

Sidelined since 2021, Ohio veteran, Miocic has yet to return to the Octagon since he suffered a thunderous second round KO loss to former promotional champion, Francis Ngannou in the main event of UFC 260 in the pair’s championship rematch clash.

Miocic has also vowed to show Jones what real power at the heavyweight limit feels like, after former interim titleholder, Gane failed to mount any real offense against the Endicott native.

Can Jon Jones continue his dominant streak against Stipe Miocic next month?

Cain Velasquez backs Stipe Miocic in November UFC 295 title fight with Jon Jones: ‘There’s always that ‘maybe”

Former undisputed heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez has claimed that if anyone can bring a “maybe” factor in terms of a championship challenge to Jon Jones ahead of UFC 295 next month, the returning former two-time titleholder, Stipe Miocic can bring that “maybe” factor and spring a surprise. Velasquez, a now-retired former undisputed heavyweight champion under […]

Velasquez, a now-retired former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the promotion, most recently competed in the main event of UFC Fight Night Phoenix back in 2019, suffering a first round KO loss to fellow former gold holder, Francis Ngannou.

However, striking gold under the banner of the Dana White-led organization back in 2010 with a knockout win over Brock Lesnar in just his ninth professional fight, before snatching the title in a rematch decision win over Junior dos Santos in a 2021 decision rematch success.

Cain Velasquez breaks down Jon Jones’ title fight with Stipe Miocic in November

Sharing his thoughts on next month’s monstrous heavyweight title fight between the incumbent Jones, and former champion, Miocic, American Kickboxing Academy staple, Velasquez claimed that while Jones is the consensus greatest fighter of all time, Miocic can spring a certain upset at Madison Square Garden.

“I mean, Jon Jones is the greatest ever, the greatest ever that you’re ever gonna see,” Cain Velasquez told The Schmo during a recent interview. “Obviously, a complete fighter, mentally the stronger. The strongest competitor that you’re gonna face out there. But there is always that puncher’s chance. There’s always that maybe chance. That’s what continues to bring interest in the fights.”

“Stipe (Miocic), the greatest heavyweight as well out there, arguably,” Cain Velasquez explained. “He brings so many threats to Jon Jones as well. Obviously, your gut will tell you that Jon Jones may come out of this on top. But there’s always that maybe, and Stipe’s one of those guys that can bring out that big maybe in this fight as well.” (Transcribed by MMA News)

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Jon Jones blasts ‘Hater’ Chatri Sityodtong amid rift: ‘Without the UFC there would be no ONE Championship’

Undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has hit out at ONE Championship CEO, Chatri Sityodtong overnight on his official Instagram – claiming without the UFC, there would be no ONE Championship for the Singapore native to manage, before labelling him a “hater” amid recent comments about the Dana White-led organization. Jones, a former two-time undisputed […]

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, is slated to headline UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden, taking on the returning former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic in a heavyweight championship clash.

Sidelined until March of this year, Jones made a stunning three-year hiatus snapping return to combat sports with a spectacular first round submission win over former interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane, submitting the Frenchman with a first round guillotine choke to nab the vacant divisional crown.

Sharing his thoughts on the talent pool available to him at ONE Championship compared to rival organization, UFC, the above-mentioned, Sityodtong claimed that many strikers under the North American-based promotional banner are more than “sloppy”.

“What you see in, let’s say the uFC, is very sloppy, mediocre-ish stirking because they’re not strikers,” Chatri Sityodtong said. “A typical UFC fighter is a D-1 college wrestler, 7-0 in the minor leagues and then they do a little bit of of striking then they enter the UFC. At ONE, all these are world champions before they arrive and they’re already multiple [times] world champions at the peak of their career when they arrive.”

Jon Jones hits out at ONE Championship boss, Chatri Sityodtong

And in response to Sityodtong, Jones came to the defense of the UFC, claiming Sityodtong’s outburst won’t do any favors in attracting viewers to ONE Championship.

“Bro, this doesn’t make anybody want to watch your show any more,” Jon Jones replied. “You just sound like a hater. Winners focus on winning, losers focus on winners. Stay in your lane and do the best you can. Without the UFC there would be no ONE.”

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Jon Jones blasts ‘Hater’ Chatri Sityodtong amid rift: ‘Without the UFC there would be no ONE Championship’

Jon Jones hits out at ONE Championship boss, Chatri Sityodtong

And in response to Sityodtong, Jones came to the defense of the UFC, claiming Sityodtong’s outburst won’t do any favors in attracting viewers to ONE Championship.