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Alex Pereira labels UFC champion Jon Jones an ‘Amazing fighter’: ‘I would also like to train with him and meet him’

Alex Pereira heaps praise on UFC star Jon Jones offers to train with him the future Former undisputed middleweight champion, Alex Pereira has heaped praise on current UFC heavyweight titleholder, Jon Jones – claiming he would love the opportunity to train alongside the Endicott native – who has in turn, welcomed the proposal. Pereira, who made his return to the Octagon at UFC 291 back in July, co-headlined in Salt Lake […]

Former undisputed middleweight champion, Alex Pereira has heaped praise on current UFC heavyweight titleholder, Jon Jones – claiming he would love the opportunity to train alongside the Endicott native – who has in turn, welcomed the proposal.

Pereira, who made his return to the Octagon at UFC 291 back in July, co-headlined in Salt Lake City, Utah – positioning himself for a likely light heavyweight title challenge are a debut win in the division against former champion, Jan Blachowicz in a close split decision win.

The Sao Paulo native had most recently suffered a thunderous second round KO loss to two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya at UFC 287 back in April in Miami, Florida, suffering his first promotional loss to his arch-rival as he dropped the middleweight crown.

As for Jones, the former two-time light heavyweight champion is slated to make his own Octagon return at UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden in New York, welcoming former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic in a heavyweight title defense.

Jones had returned from a three-year Octagon hiatus back in March atop UFC 285, submitting former interim champion, Ciryl Gane in a dominant opening round guillotine choke submission win – landing the vacant heavyweight title boot.

Alex Pereira eyes future training role with UFC titleholder, Jon Jones

Sharing his thoughts on Jones, Brazilian knockout artist, Pereira has landed plaudits at the door of Jones ahead of UFC 295, claiming he would like the opportunity to train alongside the former in the future.

“An amazing fighter,” Alex Pereira told Blockasset of Jon Jones during a recent interview. “One of the best of all times for me and I never had contact with him either, but he looks like a very humble guy. … I would also like to train with him one day and meet him.”

As for Jones, the former JacksonWink MMA staple has welcomed the opportunity to share the mats with Pereira in the future, posing “I would be honored” on his official Instagram account.

And ahead of his own title outing against Miocic later this year, Jones employed the talents of decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace and practitioner, Gordon Ryan – with the pair sharing the grappling mats as part of a rigorous training programme.

Would you like to see Jon Jones share the mats with Alex Pereira?

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?

Stephen Thompson welcomes fight with ex-Champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 295: ‘I’m all for it’

Seeing a planned Octagon return at UFC 291 last weekend fall to the wayside, former two-time welterweight title challenger, Stephen Thompson has welcomed the prospect of a return to active competition against former champion, Kamaru Usman – particularly if it comes at UFC 295 in November, after the latter expressed an interest in fighting him. […]

Thompson, the current number seven ranked welterweight contender, has been sidelined from the Octagon since he headlined UFC Fight Night Orlando back in December of last year, securing an eventual corner’s stoppage TKO win over recent winner, Kevin Holland.

Slated to return at UFC 291 over the course of last weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thompson saw a welterweight pairing against Brazilian striker, Michel Pereira shelved, after rejecting to share the Octagon with him, following a sizeable four pound weight miss on the morning of Friday’s official weigh-in.

Yet to receive show money despite successfully making weight for his return in ‘The Beehive State’, Thompson has since been offered a return to competition by Auchi native and former pound-for-pound number one, Usman, who claimed that the pairing “made sense”.

“The only guys, to be honest, that would even make sense right now are ‘Wonderboy’ (Stephen Thompson – he needs an opponent,” Kamaru Usman said. “‘Wonderboy’ has been around so long, and he’s just that name, to where it’s always a great fight.”

“His style is very, very difficult to fight,” Kamaru Usman explained. “And you know, he’s just one of those names that I never got – who was in my era, who I never got to fight. So, I think ‘Wonderboy’ – so I would definitely consider that.”

Stephen Thompson welcomes MSG showdown with ex-champion, Kamaru Usman

And welcoming a return to the Octagon – ideally at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in November, Thompson claimed he would be interested in fighting Usman later this year.

“Kamaru Usman has always been a guy that I just never had the opportunity to face off against,” Stephen Thompson told TMZ during a recent interview. “For him to say he was willing to fight, and it makes sense at this point, is awesome. I’m all for it, to be honest with you. I am all for it.”

“To be able to have a shot at the number one seed, are you kidding me?” Stephen Thompson continued. “And a good athlete, a good person in Kamaru Usman, I’m all for it. I love battling those type of guys. The guys with professionalism, those guys that are good people inside and outside of the Octagon. We’ve hung out a few times and we’ve always been very cordial, but that would be awesome. MSG (Madison Square Garden) or whenever he wants to do it – I’m looking at MSG right now.”

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Tom Aspinall confirms plan to attend UFC 295 in November ahead of Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic title fight

UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall intends to be cageside for the upcoming title clash between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. Aspinall is fresh off a comeback win following suffering an ACL injury almost a year to the day against Curtis Blaydes. The Englishman made quick work off Marcin Tybura last weekend, dispatching of […]

UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall intends to be cageside for the upcoming title clash between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic at UFC 295.

Aspinall is fresh off a comeback win following suffering an ACL injury almost a year to the day against Curtis Blaydes. The Englishman made quick work off Marcin Tybura last weekend, dispatching of him after landing a massive right at just over the minute mark.

The 30-year-old made his vision very clear during his post-fight speech and would state his claim for a future title shot.

“I’m gonna go to Paris, I’m gonna sit in the front row and see Cyril Gane vs. Serghei Spivak, I’m gonna beat the winner and then I’m gonna beat Jon Jones,” said Aspinall.

Aspinall will seemingly be taking it once step further, in a report by Chisanga Malata, will also be cageside for Jones’s upcoming UFC heavyweight title defence against Miocic.

Tom Aspinall tells me he plans to attend #UFC 295 to watch Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic in person.
‘He hopes to fight on the card but will settle for being octagonside to further insert himself into the conversation.’ – Chisanga Malata via Twitter.

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Of course, there would be several things that will have to go right, and if the past few years of the heavyweight division are something to go off – fans shouldn’t get too optimistic. However, the thought of an Aspinall Vs. Jones is mouth watering, and with Aspinall’s unique skillset it is a genuinely compelling fight.

Jones will have to defeat multiple time UFC champion Miocic, and even then, ‘Bones’ has made recent comments regarding retirement.

Aspinall is set to face the winner of Gane and Spivak, the latter of which he has already defeated compressively, but to the Moldavan’s credit he has made serious improvements since. Gane, who is the betting favrioute, would present a new challenge to Aspinall and would be clash between two the two best ‘new-age’ heavyweights.

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Colby Covington offers Conor McGregor title fight in 2024: ‘That’s the biggest fight the UFC could ever do’

Former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington has claimed that should he defeat Leon Edwards in an expected title fight later this year, he can envision a title showing with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor before the close of next year. Covington, a former interim welterweight titleholder and current number two ranked division contender, has been […]

Covington, a former interim welterweight titleholder and current number two ranked division contender, has been pegged to make his return to the Octagon in a welterweight title fight against Edwards before the close of this year – potentially at UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden.

Sidelined since March of last year, Clovis native, Covington most recently turned in a one-sided unanimous decision win over former title challenger, Jorge Masvidal in a heated rematch with his former American Top Team training partner.

As for McGregor, the recently-turned 35-year-old has been sidelined he fractured his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier back in 2021.

Conor McGregor has been offered a title shot at welterweight by Colby Covington

Expected to make an eventual MMA return in an earmarked clash against the veteran, Michael Chandler likely next year, McGregor has been offered a welterweight title shot by Covington, who also described the potential clash as the biggest pairing the UFC could ever muster.

“That’s the big fight, that’s what people want to see,” Colby Covington said during an appearance at a Turning Points USA Chapter Leadership Summit. “They want to see USA vs. Ireland, they want to see the money fight. That fight sells. I think that’s the biggest fight the UFC could ever do. And I think it lines up perfectly after I beat Leon Edwards ‘Scissorhands’ this fall.”

“I think Conor’s (McGregor) gonna have some things to say when I get that welterweight title in a couple of months,” Colby Covington explained. “I think before next winter Conor and I square up, and we see who the baddest man on the planet is.”

Jon Jones sends deleted message to Tom Aspinall: ‘Everyone’s the next big thing until I beat them’

Jon Jones appears to have taken note of a recent call out from the surging, Tom Aspinall following his win at UFC London – warning the British heavyweight that he as a knack of defeated the consensus “next big thing”. Jones, the current undisputed heavyweight champion and former two-time light heavyweight gold holder, is slated […]

Jones, the current undisputed heavyweight champion and former two-time light heavyweight gold holder, is slated to make his return to the Octagon at UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden, taking on the returning former two-time champion, Stipe Miocic.

Earlier this year, the Endicott-born look-see-do fighter returned triumphantly from a three-year-plus layoff, taking on former interim champion, Ciryl Gane in a vacant title offing.

Striking divisional gold in his heavyweight bow, Jon Jones submitted the Frenchman with a dominant opening round guillotine choke submission win.

And following his knockout win over Marcin Tybura over the weekend in his return to the Octagon following a debilitating knee injury, Aspinall called for a future title pairing with Jones.

Jon Jones sends deleted warning to Tom Aspinall following UFC London

However, this morning, in a now-deleted post, Jones claimed that Aspinall may be the “next big thing”, however, he has an ability to comfortably dispatch fighters with that billing.

“Everyone’s the next big thing until I beat them,” Jon Jones tweeted. “And then it’s like well, who was that guy anyway? Just a few months ago (Ciryl) Gane was the absolute future of MMA. Best foot work, fastest heavyweight we have ever seen. The most athletic. Now everyone’s like who the hell is that guy?”

A message from Jon Jones was posted and deleted, seemingly taking aim at Tom Aspinall ( @AspinallMMA ) and the people hyping him up as the future UFC heavyweight champion. pic.twitter.com/zznGSEvcnU

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Linked with a potential retirement of his own in a return to his home state for his heavyweight title defense against Miocic before the end of this year, Jones is firmly on the radar of Aspinall – with the Atherton native welcoming a title-eliminator with either Gane, or former-foe, Sergei Spivak before challenging Jones for the undisputed heavyweight championship.