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Jones Retires; Aspinall Becomes Heavyweight Champion

Jones Retires; Aspinall Becomes Heavyweight Champion

Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones has retired from the UFC, as Tom Aspinall has been elevated to the heavyweight champion.  Fans had been demanding the Jones vs.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 22
Rountree Dominates Hill To Secure UFC Baku Win

Rountree Dominates Hill To Secure UFC Baku Win

Khalil Rountree Jr. dropped Jamahal Hill numerous times to secure a unanimous decision win at UFC Baku: 49-46, 50-45 and 50-45. It was a competitive opening round, with both men trading leg kicks.

Jon Jones News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21
Jon Jones faces criminal charge amid retirement news

Jon Jones faces criminal charge amid retirement news

Jon Jones announced his retirement from MMA, and news also emerged that he is facing a new criminal charge.

MMA News / Yardbarker / June 21
New UFC champion crowned after Jon Jones' retirement

New UFC champion crowned after Jon Jones' retirement

UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday that Jon Jones, arguably the greatest mixed martial arts fighter to ever step into the octagon, has retired from fighting.

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MMA News / Field Level Media / June 21
UFC's Dana White: Jon Jones retires, Tom Aspinall undisputed champ

UFC's Dana White: Jon Jones retires, Tom Aspinall undisputed champ

Jon Jones, a legend in mixed martial arts, has retired and interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been elevated to the undisputed title holder, UFC president and CEO Dana White said Saturday.

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MMA News / Field Level Media / June 21
Khalil Rountree Jr. dominates Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night

Khalil Rountree Jr. dominates Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night

Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. earned a dominant unanimous decision against Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Azerbaijan, taking the cards 49-46, 50-45, 50-45.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Magomed Ankalaev shares brutal four-word reaction to Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr’s UFC Baku headliner 

Magomed Ankalaev shares brutal four-word reaction to Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr’s UFC Baku headliner 

Count Magomed Ankalaev among those unimpressed by Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr’s efforts at UFC Baku. The pair of light heavyweight contenders were tasked with closing the show for the UFC’s first-ever visit to Azerbaijan.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 21

UFC fan favorite snaps losing streak in high-paced Baku co-main event

The co-main event for UFC Baku saw Ignacio Bahamondes try to break into the lightweight rankings when he met Rafael Fiziev. The UFC's first trip to Azerbaijan

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 21
Renato Moicano Feels Kamaru Usman Was Underpaid While Rose Namajunas Took Home $500K

Renato Moicano Feels Kamaru Usman Was Underpaid While Rose Namajunas Took Home $500K

Kamaru Usman returned to action last weekend after a long break from the sport. The former UFC champion was battling injuries and had to spend prolonged time outside of the octagon.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 21
Ilia Topuria explains why he'll finish Charles Oliveira in the first round

Ilia Topuria explains why he'll finish Charles Oliveira in the first round

Undefeated former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria returns to the lightweight division on June 28 in the UFC 317 main event against former 155-pound champion Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title.

Alex Pereira News / Athlon Sports / June 21
Alex Pereira Has a Clear Answer on a Potential Heavyweight Move

Alex Pereira Has a Clear Answer on a Potential Heavyweight Move

Once a dominant force in the light heavyweight division, Alex Pereira’s momentum was halted at UFC 313. Riding a five-fight win streak and looking like a man possessed, the former champion collided with Magomed Ankalaev in a brutal chess match that ended with Pereira losing his belt.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 20
Kulabdam predicts second-round knockout of Felipe Lobo at ONE Friday Fights 114

Kulabdam predicts second-round knockout of Felipe Lobo at ONE Friday Fights 114

Bantamweight knockout artist Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai hopes to punch his ticket to a US$100,000 contract at ONE Friday Fights 114.  The Thai hitter

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 20
UFC Fight Night – Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC Fight Night – Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes: Preview & Betting Tips

The stakes couldn’t be clearer when lightweights Rafael “Ataman” Fiziev and Ignacio “La Jaula” Bahamondes collide in Baku, Azerbaijan in the co-main event for this upcoming UFC Fight Night card on Saturday.

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