Tag: Light Heavyweight

Dana White has stated that Jon Jones could fight for the title in his heavyweight debut, but he won’t jump the line ahead of Francis Ngannou.

After relinquishing his UFC light heavyweight title, Jones has hinted at his next move. Meanwhile, several fighters have reacted to the news and the new champion looks set to be crowned at UFC 253.

Dominance MMA CEO Ali Abdelaziz is confident that Cody Garbrandt will win the UFC flyweight title at UFC 255, and Anthony Johnson will win the belt on his return.

UFC president Dana White discusses financial negotiations with Jon Jones, who recently stated that he will not fight until his demands are met.

Jon Jones emerged from UFC 165 still holding the light heavyweight title. But ‘Big’ John McCarthy claims it would have been a different story, if he wasn’t the referee.

Jon Jones is sticking to his guns and refusing to fight again, until he gets paid his worth. Adding that Dana White doesn’t like him very much.

Aung La Nsang has opened up on the impact the coronavirus has had on ONE Championship, and his trilogy fight with Vitaly Bigdash.

Thiago Santos remains focused on winning the UFC light heavyweight title and is staying sharp to face Jon Jones or Dominick Reyes.

Coach Mike Winkeljohn believes that Jon Jones is serious about vacating his belt. And Dana White makes another statement on the UFC light heavyweight champion.

Israel Adesanya gives his thoughts on the Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou talks, and jabs the light heavyweight champion once again.

“I’m gonna come up and f*** you up with or without the belt.”

The former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz reveals receiving a phone call about a possible fight against the boxing legend Mike Tyson.

Although the UFC may have put the brakes on the idea for the time being, Stipe Miocic likes the idea of Francis Ngannou vs Jon Jones, and breaks the fight down.

Addressing a controversial ‘no contest’ in his last outing, Ryan Bader feels he is in the prime of his career and would take out a diminished Jon Jones.

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Alistair Overeem, is looking forward to a potential mega fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones.

Gegard Mousasi plans to take over two divisions upon his return and takes aim at Douglas Lima’s and Ryan Bader’s championship belts.

Volkan Oezdemir has said he’s agreed to fight Jiri Prochazka and would love to meet the former RIZIN champion on Fight Island.

Ben Rothwell believes that the reason for light heavyweights moving up to heavyweight is because they think ‘we suck’ and ‘Jon Jones is beating everybody’ in their own division.

Paulo Costa claims that double champ status is very much within his reach and chides Chael Sonnen for his support of ‘Skinny Guy’ Israel Adesanya.

Showing off a new slim physique, Junior dos Santos hints at the possibility of moving down to 205lbs, where he would love to challenge the champ, Jon Jones.

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, says he’s coming for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, whether he’s the champion or not.

Dominick Reyes suggests “serving up some justice” to Jon Jones inside the Octagon and discusses the possibility of fighting Jan Blachowicz for the UFC light heavyweight interim title.

ONE middleweight and light heavyweight champion Aung La Nsang, describes the atmosphere and the pressure of performing in his home country of Myanmar.

Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith isn’t happy with Jon Jones’ recent tweet, following his terrifying home intrusion.

What’s next for Yoel Romero? Well according to his manager Malki Kawa, he was almost booked to rematch Chris Weidman next month.

Former title challenger Glover Teixeira, believes that his former opponent, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, should pay for his latest arrest.

UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith, opens up on ‘one of the toughest fights of my life’, when he confronted a home intruder.

Thiago Santos blames Israel Adesanya for the ‘horrible’ and ‘boring’ fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 248, and believes the Cuban was robbed.

The UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos discusses Jon Jones’ legal situation and a possible interim title fight for his return to the Octagon.

Jan Blachowicz shares his opinion on Jon Jones’ most recent legal issues and makes his case for the next UFC light heavyweight title fight.

Anthony Johnson was finished with his UFC career and was pursuing other ventures. But a classic matchup inspired him to put on the 4oz gloves again.