Dana White’s choice to include Ronda Rousey in his MMA Mount Rushmore sparked controversy among fans and critics alike. However, White’s reasoning behind this decision sheds light on the significant impact Rousey had on the sport. As White pointed out, Rousey played a pivotal role in opening doors for women in MMA. Her dominance in
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Tom Aspinall has taken a bold and aggressive approach towards UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. His verbal attacks on Jones have not only captured the champion’s attention but have also raised eyebrows in the MMA community. Aspinall’s intention behind this strategy is clear – he wants to challenge the best in the division and prove
UFC CEO Dana White recently revealed his updated UFC Mount Rushmore list, which has garnered attention and stirred up some controversy within the MMA community. In contrast to his previous list from June 2020, White’s current selection showcases a shift in emphasis towards fighters who have made a significant impact on the sport. Among the
Demetrious Johnson’s views on the upcoming fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic reveal a different angle than what many fans and critics have been discussing. While some have criticized Jones for choosing to face Miocic over interim champion Tom Aspinall, Johnson sees the potential in this matchup regardless of the title implications. According to
In the world of MMA, the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall is gaining more traction, according to Daniel Cormier. Aspinall, the interim heavyweight champion, has taken a unique approach to catch the attention of the reigning champ, Jones. While Jones initially responded with insults and shots at Aspinall, Cormier believes that this
In a recent exchange with reporters following Dana White’s Contender Series 69, the UFC CEO vehemently defended Jon Jones as the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. This topic has been one that White has been increasingly vocal about in recent weeks, sparking debates among fans and media members alike. The discussion involved White engaging
Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been actively trying to lure Jon Jones into a fight, despite Jones’ focus on a matchup with Stipe Miocic. Aspinall’s new aggressive approach, which involves mocking Jones through skits, has caught the attention of former UFC champion Daniel Cormier. Cormier believes that Aspinall’s change in tactics is a smart
Tom Aspinall has taken it upon himself to start training as if he were going to be in a UFC championship fight in November. While there is no official confirmation from the UFC that he will be the backup fighter for the expected Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic showdown, Aspinall is not leaving anything to
Francis Ngannou recently spoke out about the failed negotiations for the mega fight with Jon Jones, claiming that Dana White’s version of events is not entirely accurate. Ngannou, who is now signed with the PFL after leaving the UFC, refuted White’s recent claims, stating that he was the one pushing for the fight with Jones.
Jon Jones has been in the spotlight recently for choosing to defend his UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic over interim champion Tom Aspinall. While this decision has sparked some criticism, UFC CEO Dana White has stood by Jones’ choice. Despite the backlash, Jones remains focused on facing Miocic, who is often dismissed due to
Recently, Tom Aspinall made some comments suggesting that Jon Jones was avoiding fighting him. In response, Jones took to social media to clarify his stance. Jones explained that a video resurfaced in which he mentioned that after facing Stipe, Francis was the only fight he was interested in. However, Jones emphasized that the video was