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Jon Jones’ grappling with Gordon Ryan sparks fan reaction: ‘Aspinall’s next?’

Despite all but confirming plans to retire from combat sports this year ahead of his expected UFC 309 return,…

Despite all but confirming plans to retire from combat sports this year ahead of his expected UFC 309 return, Jon Jones has been tipped to likely end his own talk with a unification championship fight with Tom Aspinall – particularly with footage emerging of his training with grappling superstar, Gordon Ryan.

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight titleholder and a current heavyweight champion, is all but signed to make his return from a year-plus hiatus at UFC 309 in November, topping the Madison Square Garden card in a matchup with former two-time best, Stipe Miocic.

Furthermore, the Rochester native has been heavily linked with a title unification pairing against current interim champion, Aspinall – with the Atherton finisher avenging his sole Octagon loss at UFC 304 with a blistering knockout of perennial contender, Curtis Blaydes.

However, this week, Jones all but confirmed plans to retire following his fight with Miocic in a first outing in his homestate, claiming he was “winning” at life given the fact he would be retired at just 37 years of age.

Fun fact, after this year, Jon Jones will never have to work again,” Jon Jones posted in response to a comment on his official Instagram account. “Retired at age 37. Winning.”

Jon Jones again linked with Tom Aspinall showdown

However, across social media, amid the release of footage of Jones grappling with renowned grappling star, Ryan ahead of his expected November return, speculation has been rife amongst fans how the veteran will take on Aspinall after all.

“And people act like he (Jon Jones) won’t do this to (Tom) Aspinall in a f*ckin’ heartbeat,” A user on X posted.

Jones would beat Aspinall easily. Respect the GOAT

— Wiz- Bmp_discord (@DeWizard7) August 9, 2024

“Jones would beat Aspinall easily,” Another user posted. “Respect the GOAT.”

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In his most recent trip to the Octagon, Jones landed the vacant heavyweight championship with a stunning first round guillotine choke win over former interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane back in March of last year.

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Jon Jones hints at retirement: ‘Retired at age 37. Winning’

Amid continued question marks over his immediate fighting future ahead of a planned return against the veteran, Stipe Miocic…

Amid continued question marks over his immediate fighting future ahead of a planned return against the veteran, Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 – heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has laid out the biggest hint at his impending retirement from combat sports so far.

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight titleholder and a current heavyweight champion, is all but signed to make his comeback to fighting at the end of the year at UFC 309 in November, headlining the Madison Square Garden battle against the above-mentioned, Miocic.

Sidelined through a pectoral tendon tear injury since March of last year, Rochester native, Jones made good on a long-mooted heavyweight move, turning in a stunning opening round guillotine choke submission win against former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.

Jon Jones appears to confirm impending retirement

And amid links to a spectacular double retirement alongside Ohio veteran, Miocic in his home state return, Jones has hinted that he may just follow through with speculation – having just reached his late 30s.

Jon Jones hints at retirement: 'Retired at age 37. Winning' 3

“Fun fact, after this year, Jon Jones will never have to work again,” Jon Jones posted in response to a comment on his official Instagram account. “Retired at age 37. Winning.”

Jones’ comment come fresh off the back of more links to an eventual title unification bout with interim gold holder, Tom Aspinall – which has just seen more cold water poured over it, as the Atherton native lobbies the UFC to replace him against the Rochester native in place of Miocic.

“Get Stipe (Miocic) out of there [a fight with Jon Jones], let’s be honest,” Tom Aspinall said. “The guy is 43 years old, he’s had a four year layoff, and his last fight was a knock out loss. Granted, he’s an absolute legend in the sport of MMA. He’s the best heavyweight ever like, statistically – the best heavyweight ever.”

“But, the guy needs to be pulled out of the race,” Tom Aspinall explained. “The guy needs to be Joe Biden’d, mate. He’s too old. No one’s that interested anymore. And I respect Stipe a lot. Pull him out, stick me in. It’s right though, isn’t it? It is right. Get Joe Biden out of there, stick me in.”

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Tom Aspinall rips Stipe Miocic ahead of UFC 309: ‘He needs to be Joe Biden’d’

Interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall has hit out at former undisputed titleholder, Stipe Miocic ahead of his expected return…

Interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall has hit out at former undisputed titleholder, Stipe Miocic ahead of his expected return at UFC 309 – claiming the Ohio native is uninteresting anymore, comparing him to sitting United States President, Joe Biden.

Aspinall, the current interim heavyweight gold holder, returned at the end of last month in the co-main event of UFC 304, to successfully defend his crown in a showdown with former-foe, Curtis Blaydes.

And avenging his sole Octagon defeat, Atherton native, Aspinall made lightwork of the perennial heavyweight contender – turning in a blistering opening round knockout win over the Illinois native in their title fight rematch.

Tom Aspinall offers to replace Stipe Miocic at UFC 309

Failing in his continued pursuit of an immediate title unification fight against fellow champion, Jon Jones in his return to action – Aspinall has hit out as the Rochester native, Miocic’s return to action, claiming not one single fan is “interested” in watching him compete again.

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“Get Stipe (Miocic) out of there [a fight with Jon Jones], let’s be honest,” Tom Aspinall told TNT Sports. “The guy is 43 years old, he’s had a four year layoff, and his last fight was a knock out loss. Granted, he’s an absolute legend in the sport of MMA. He’s the best heavyweight ever like, statistically – the best heavyweight ever.”

Stipe Miocic claims Jon Jones is beatable ahead of UFC 309 I'll be the first to do this

Miocic has been sidelined for the last three years, most recently suffering a stunning second round knockout loss to former undisputed heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou in the pair’s title rematch.

Robert Whittaker: UFC gearing up Alex Pereira for fight with Tom Aspinall

Former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker claims it should be clear as day to fight fans that the UFC…

Former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker claims it should be clear as day to fight fans that the UFC is angling toward a stunning heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira next – despite reservations from Dana White about a division leap for the Brazilian.

Aspinall, the current interim heavyweight champion, co-headlined UFC 304 just earlier this month in Manchester, landing a defense of his title with a stunning opening round knockout win over perennial contender, Curtis Blaydes – avenging his sole Octagon defeat in the process.

As for Alex Pereira, the former middleweight champion turned in his second defense of the light heavyweight crow3n at UFC 303 at the end of June, stopping two-time foe, Jiri Prochazka with a stunning second round high-kick knockout during International Fight Week.

Robert Whittaker plots Tom Aspinall fight for Alex Pereira

And while Whittaker is preparing for his own potential title-eliminator against the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308, he believes with Magomed Ankalaev out of the picture in a clash with Aleksandar Rakic – the UFC is angling for a super fight between Aspinall and Pereira.

“(Alex) Pereira deserves a break, he took that second fight with what’s his name and won it in outstanding fashion and then his toe was broken, so he deserves a break,” Robert Whittaker said on the MMArcade podcast. I guess I can look at it like – UFC really don’t like (Magomed) Ankalaev. Like when he fought against (Jan) Blachowicz to that draw, they wre just like, ‘Cross his name out.’”

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“They’re like, yeah, like he didn’t have great rapport after that fight, right?” Whittaker questioned. “So that or it’s actually as you said, Pereira needs some time out, Ankalaev doesn’t want to sit out forever. Or, bear with me here, they’re prepping him to fight (Tom) Aspinall.”

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Ben Askren criticizes Dana White’s handling of Jon Jones’ heavyweight delay: ‘Maybe Jon has some dirt on Dana’

Amid the current fiasco at the heavyweight limit with two championships in play, UFC CEO, Dana White has received…

Amid the current fiasco at the heavyweight limit with two championships in play, UFC CEO, Dana White has received flak from former welterweight star, Ben Askren who questioned the continued delay on Jon Jones’ return to action.

Jones, the current heavyweight champion, lifted vacant spoils in March of last year, submitting French contender, Ciryl Gane with a dominant opening round guillotine choke, however, he has yet to return amid a pectoral tendon injury.

Expected to make his comeback in an end-of-year outing at UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden in a rescheduled showdown with former two-time champion, Stipe Miocic.

However, an interim championship remains in play – with current gold holder, Tom Aspinall defending that crown just earlier this month at UFC 304 with a blistering rematch knockout of Curtis Blaydes in Manchester.

And staking his claim for an immediate shot at either Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic, Aspinall was informed by White how he actually “doesn’t deserve anything” in his next outing – despite his constant pursuit of a unification pairing.

Ben Askren weighs on Jon Jones fiasco with Dana White

Himself weighing in on the fiasco, the previously mentioned, Askren claimed Jon Jones must have some form of “dirt” on White as to why he has not fought Aspinall – and is instead expected to take on the veteran, Miocic next.

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“I almost feel like maybe Jon (Jones) has some dirt on Dana (White) or something,” Ben Askren said on Daniel Cormier’s YouTube channel. “Because Dana wouldn’t put up with this type of behavior. This is what the UFC has been founded on, whereas boxing [is not].”

“‘We want the best guys to fight, we want to see who the best guy is, no shenanigans, no padding records to go to 40,’” Ben Askren continued. “The fact that Jon – I don’t know if allowed is the right term, but that Dana is playing along and letting him and Stipe (Miocic) fight, when Stipe is going to be close to four years [out] by the time they fight.”

Former UFC Champion Chris Weidman’s Next Fight Announced For Expected MSG Pay-Per-View

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman looks set for another fight close to home later this year when the promotion returns to Madison Square Garden. Weidman has gone 1-1 since making his comeback from a devastating leg break in 2023, most recently getting the better of Bruno Silva via a controversial TKO stoppage in the […]

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Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman looks set for another fight close to home later this year when the promotion returns to Madison Square Garden.

Weidman has gone 1-1 since making his comeback from a devastating leg break in 2023, most recently getting the better of Bruno Silva via a controversial TKO stoppage in the third round at the UFC Fight Night in Atlantic City, New Jersey, this past March.

The New York native, who has not won consecutive fights since having his undefeated record blemished and title reign ended by Luke Rockhold in 2015, will look to make it two from two in 2024 in his home state.

Iridium Sports Agency recently revealed on social media that one of its clients, former American football linebacker-turned-UFC middleweight Eryk Anders, is set to share the cage with Weidman on November 16.

While unconfirmed, that date is expected to mark the organization’s return to Madison Square Garden for UFC 309.

Weidman Targets First Win Streak Since 2015 At Anders’ Expense

When they collide, Anders will be looking to stall the potential resurgence of an all-time great of the middleweight division.

Weidman (16-7) achieved title glory as an unbeaten fighter back in 2013, memorably knocking out the previously invincible Anderson Silva at UFC 162. After three successful defenses against Silva, Lyoto Machida, and Vitor Belfort, the Baldwin native was unseated by Rockhold in a Fight of the Night war.

The former champ has won just three of his nine fights since, a disappointing run that includes knockout losses to Gegard Mousasi, Ronaldo Souza, and Dominick Reyes, as well as a gruesome broken leg opposite Uriah Hall in 2021. After falling short in his return bout against Brad Tavares last August, Weidman got back into the winner’s circle this year.

But with that result over Silva coming in controversial fashion after a slew of eye pokes, Weidman will be targeting a definitive triumph when he meets Anders (16-8, 1 NC). “Ya Boi” has struggled with inconsistency after Machida handed him his first loss in a 2018 main event, going 6-7 with one no contest since.

The ex-NFL athlete most recently bounced back from a defeat to Marc-André Barriault in 2023 by outpointing Jamie Pickett this past March. He’ll now look to get the better of Weidman to secure his first string of victories since a double in 2019.

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