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Jon Jones labeled 'the fakest person in the world' after celebrating with Donald Trump at UFC event
19/11/24 22:00
UFC fans have lashed out at Jon Jones as they hurled allegations of being politically two-faced at the fighter. Donald Trump has been a staunch supporter of UFC amid his friendship with CEO Dana White and has regularly made appearances at fight nights, most recently at UFC 309 on Saturday - the first event since his re-election. Jones emerged victorious in front of the president-elect at Madison Square Garden where he got into the patriotic spirit after a knockout win over Stipe Miocic....read
Iconic moment UFC hardman Jon Jones hands Donald Trump his championship belt and bows down to president-elect - sending fans wild
17/11/24 07:18The heavyweight fighter paid his respects to the president-elect moments after his win over Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden.
Jon Jones knocks Stipe Miocic out to retain heavyweight title in UFC 309 headliner
17/11/24 06:34And still - Jon Jones, in spectacular fashion, retained his UFC heavyweight title and GOAT status with a TKO win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.
Jon Jones leaves Stipe Miocic confused with six-word threat after refusing hand shake as rivals face off for the first time at tense UFC 309 press conference
15/11/24 09:14It is a bout that has been a long time in the making, with the clash originally set for UFC 295 in 2023 before Jones suffered a pectoral tear, putting him out of action for a number of months.
Michael Bisping insists Jon Jones should be STRIPPED of heavyweight title if he refuses to face Tom Aspinall after UFC 309 - but Bones remains adamant he will NOT face the interim champion
09/11/24 00:47Jones and Miocic were originally scheduled to face off for the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 295 last November.
Dana White defends decision over Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic fight insisting he won't 'disrespect the GREATEST heavyweight ever'... as he addresses whether Tom Aspinall will fight the winner
28/08/24 08:28UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden is yet to be announced but Jones and Miocic are expected to finally square off after their fight last year was called off.
Jon Jones announces he will RETIRE after taking on Stipe Miocic - despite calls for the UFC star to unify his heavyweight title against Tom Aspinall
12/08/24 18:24Fans have clamouring to see Jones to take on Aspinall for the unified belt, with many questioning why Jones is even defending his title against Miocic.
UFC star Tom Aspinall admits it's become 'political' at the top of the heavyweight division, as he prepares to defend the interim belt at UFC 304... and reveals struggles of dealing with the early start time in Manchester
26/05/24 02:49The co-main event bout will be Aspinall's first return to the octagon since claiming the interim belt with an emphatic knockout victory against Sergei Pavlovich back in November last year.
Tom Aspinall blasts Jon Jones for 'holding s*** up' in the heavyweight division... as the UFC's interim champion insists 'it's time to get a bit of payback' against Curtis Blaydes
17/05/24 07:55Aspinall is the current interim UFC heavyweight champion after beating Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, with reigning champion proper Jon Jones not having fought since March 2023.
Francis Ngannou vs Jon Jones 'could be made with the help of Turki Alalshikh and happen in Saudi Arabia', claims PFL boss… as he insists it would be the 'biggest fight of the decade'
16/05/24 18:19Ngannou is set to make his return to the the Octagon later this year having signed a lucrative multi fight deal with the PFL back in May 2023.
Tom Aspinall laments Jon Jones 'playing games again' after American UFC star talked up clash with Alex Pereira rather than facing Brit in huge heavyweight showdown
08/05/24 09:34Aspinall (left) has understandably been left frustrated as he called on the American champion to sign a contract, which he admitted is unlikely.
Tom Aspinall opens up on his awkward meeting with Jon Jones after the UFC heavyweight champion moved the Brit's hand off his shoulder and turned down a request for a 'face-off' photo
22/03/24 08:47Jones, who is the UFC heavyweight champion, and British star Aspinall, who holds the interim title, met for the first time at a sports festival which was held in Birmingham on Saturday.
Jon Jones removes Tom Aspinall's hand from his shoulder and turns down Englishman's request for a 'face off' picture in awkward meeting between the UFC's heavyweight champion and interim title holder
16/03/24 21:22Jones and Aspinall were respectful towards each other. After Jones moved the interim champions' hand from his shoulder, he also turned down a faceoff with Aspinall.
UFC star Jon Jones hospitalises fan after being challenged to kick him in the leg... with the heavyweight champion delivering a brutal leg-kick that left the man on CRUTCHES
12/03/24 09:17The American has not fought in the UFC since his bout against Ciryl Gane over a year ago after he suffered torn a pectoral muscle in October that forced him to pull out of his fight against Stipe Miocic.
Jon Jones executes perfect dump tackle slam on rugby player in Australia as the UFC heavyweight superstar impresses in another contact sport just over a month after going through surgery
09/02/24 16:48Jon Jones looked at peak physical fitness just over a month after undergoing surgery as he performed a huge dump tackle on a rugby player in Australia during a pre-season training session.
Tom Aspinall reveals Stipe Miocic REJECTED chance to fight him at UFC 300 because he 'only wants Jon Jones'... as Dana White announces another bout for historic card involving new signing
24/01/24 08:51Tom Aspinall has revealed that Stipe Miocic has turned down a fight with him at UFC 300, preferring to wait for the huge showdown against Jon Jones.
With a potential Jon Jones superfight hanging in the balance, Tom Aspinall faces an uncertain 2024 as the UFC interim heavyweight champion is forced to weigh up his options
01/01/24 18:00In the meantime, the most promising heavyweight to emerge in the last decade may be forced to spend upwards of a year on the sidelines, waiting to take on the winner.
Brazilian star on 15-fight winning streak calls out Tom Aspinall for ANOTHER interim heavyweight fight while UFC champion Jon Jones is out injured after tearing pectoral tendon
06/12/23 12:19Tom Aspinall has been called out for another interim fight, with the UFC unwilling to strip Jon Jones of the belt despite his long injury layoff with a torn pectoral tendon.
UFC star Tom Aspinall claims he has NO interest in a boxing fight, despite previously training with Tyson Fury... as interim heavyweight champion insists his only goal is to become the 'undisputed' king
30/11/23 17:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES COHEN: British UFC star Tom Aspinall has admitted that he has no interest in a boxing match while he waits for unify his interim heavyweight title.
UFC's interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall demands fight with Stipe Miocic while Jon Jones is 'out for the foreseeable' after the British star impressed at Madison Square Garden
17/11/23 18:11Originally, the marquee Madison Square Garden card was supposed to feature the undisputed title bout between Miocic and Jon Jones before the latter pulled out through injury.
UFC star Tom Aspinall reveals that he 'aiming' to fight Jon Jones next after heavyweight title victory... as British fighter admits he's gone 'back to normal life' after UFC 295 win
15/11/23 21:00On Saturday night, Aspinall became just the third British fighter ever to get their hands on a UFC title after defeating Sergei Pavlovich in the first round at UFC 295.
Fans claim Stipe Miocic 'would've been killed by Jon Jones' as he limps and 'walks like a 70-year-old man' at UFC 295 - after his opponent withdrew from their title bout through injury
12/11/23 11:22Miocic watched on as Tom Aspinall got the better of Sergei Pavlovich. 41-year-old Miocic had been set to take on Jon Jones but the fight was called off after the latter suffered an injury.
Tom Aspinall becomes third British UFC champion with INCREDIBLE first-round KO of Sergei Pavlovich to win interim heavyweight belt - while Alex Pereira beats Jiri Prochazka in UFC 295 headliner
12/11/23 05:03Tom Aspinall became the third British UFC champion in history, sensationally knocking out Russian powerhouse Sergei Pavlovich in the first round.
Conor McGregor and Charles Oliveira are included in Jiri Prochazka's top five MMA fighters of all time... but UFC star omits TWO big names from his 'GOAT' list
11/11/23 10:39The light-heavyweight star revealed his list to RMC Sport ahead of tonight's epic clash with Alex Pereira.
What time is Tom Aspinall vs Sergei Pavlovich on TONIGHT and how can you watch UFC 295? Everything you need to know as the two heavyweight stars go head-to-head in New York
11/11/23 09:26Tonight's heavyweight clash will be for the interim title after Jon Jones was ruled out of tonight's card after suffering a nasty injury in training.
MMA legend Daniel Cormier predicts which superstars will be given chance to headline historic UFC 300 card next year, including two title fights and one massive return to the Octagon
10/11/23 12:01MMA legend Daniel Cormier has predicted which superstars will be involved in next year's historic UFC 300 card.
UFC light heavyweight contender Alex Pereira cherishing his chance to headline Madison Square Garden for historic second straight year: 'I don't smile much, but believe me, I'm happy'
10/11/23 02:34Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira has opened up on becoming the first fighter to headline Madison Square Garden two years in a row - and insists he is delighted at the accolade.
Can Tom Aspinall smash through self-proclaimed 'brick wall' Sergei Pavlovich? Stats show UFC 295 rivals are closely matched on the feet but British star's brilliant ground game could be key
08/11/23 19:02Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich have been on a collision course for some time as the next generation of top UFC heavyweights.
How to watch UFC 295 with Tom Aspinall aiming to become England's first heavyweight champion. Everything you need to know with Alex Pereira meeting Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight championship
06/11/23 15:13The card was supposed to be headlined by Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic , but 'Bones' was ruled out of the fight after suffering a nasty injury in training.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones shows off bandages following pectoral surgery that ruled him out of UFC 295
31/10/23 17:51Jones was slated to headline UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden on November 11. But after suffering the injury, Jones' first heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic was scrapped.
EXCLUSIVE: Dan Hardy claims Francis Ngannou 'absolutely did prove Dana White wrong' with his performance against Tyson Fury on Mail Sport's podcast The Hook with the UFC's heavyweight division left in tatters
31/10/23 16:53EXCLUSIVE: Ngannou's performance in the ring against Fury came as a surprise to most critics and pundits alike, with many insinuating that he was robbed of a victory over the Gypsy King.
Jon Jones breaks silence after being forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with a pectoral injury, as 'Bones' issues apology to Stipe Miocic and confirms wish to re-book heavyweight title bout
27/10/23 07:58UFC president Dana White revealed that Jones tore a tendon in his pectoral muscle and will be out for eight months- meaning he had to withdraw from his fight with Stipe Miocic on November 12th.
Jon Jones: UFC fans demand refunds as heavyweight champion pulls out of Stipe Miocic fight with injury... after some paid THOUSANDS for tickets
25/10/23 12:59Just over two weeks until his scheduled bout, UFC President Dana White revealed that Jones is off the card at Madison Square Garden after tearing a pectoral tendon in training.
Tom Aspinall breaks silence after agreeing to fight Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 on short notice - as British heavyweight reflects on bout with 'the most dangerous guy in the UFC'
25/10/23 12:08The 30-year-old is currently ranked fifth in the UFC heavyweight rankings and will now take on the second ranked heavyweight in Pavlovich on extremely short notice.
Alexander Volkanovski jokingly 'volunteers' to step in for Jon Jones after heavyweight star is forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with injury... as angry fans react to the 'worst news' on social media
25/10/23 09:50Dana White revealed that the man many regard to be the greatest fighter ever tore a tendon in his pectoral muscle and will be out for eight months.
Jon Jones is OUT of UFC 295 showdown against Stipe Miocic with horrific injury after 'tearing his pectoral tendon off the bone', as British star Tom Aspinall steps in to face Sergei Pavlovich for interim heavyweight title
25/10/23 06:32Jon Jones is out of his UFC 295 showdown with Stipe Miocic having suffered a nasty injury in training. He is set to be sidelined for eight months and needs surgery.
Tyson Fury reveals he has received a shock offer from the UFC to fight Jon Jones and insists his team are 'looking to move forward' with the bout... as he prepares for crossover showdown with Francis Ngannou
08/09/23 09:52Fury has faced criticism after he failed to set up an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk this year and instead turned to an MMA fighter, but he is still targeting even more crossover fights.
Jon Jones admits he is 'having nightmares' about Stipe Miocic ahead of UFC 295 showdown and tips British star Tom Aspinall to 'do something special' as the future of heavyweight division
30/08/23 08:47Jon Jones may be the pound-for-pound king of the UFC but still admits to feeling the nerves ahead of his huge heavyweight showdown with Stipe Miocic.
Molly McCann told Tom Aspinall he 'will be UFC Heavyweight Champion' back in 2020... but does NOT believe he will beat Jon Jones
03/08/23 12:10Speaking exclusively with Mail Sport, she also gave insights into their friendship and how they have supported each other recently.
UFC president Dana White teases Tom Aspinall vs Jon Jones fight if British star claims big win in London over Marcin Tybura
19/07/23 10:45A massive showdown between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones could be on the cards, if the Brit wins in London this Saturday. Aspinall headlines the card at the O2 Arena against Marcin Tybura.
Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in November
08/07/23 05:50Bones had a dazzling return to the octagon after a three-year absence in early 2023, with Jones' utter dominance forcing victory after just two minutes and four seconds.
'That's the one that will get Jon Jones excited': Daniel Cormier insists a clash between the UFC Heavyweight Champion and Francis Ngannou would 'blow the roof off any arena'... after Jones claimed he would RETIRE if Ngannou doesn't return to the UFC
13/05/23 09:04Jones has since claimed that his fight with Miocic will be his last, but added that he would entertain a showdown with Ngannou if the latter could negotiate a return to the UFC.
Jon Jones insists Francis Ngannou 'found his way out' of facing him inside the octagon insisting the free agent 'came up with every demand and request in the world' so the UFC would be forced to let him go
09/03/23 11:18After his barnstorming victory at UFC 285, Jon Jones has shut down rumours he might fight former champion Francis Ngannou after the fighter sensationally left UFC this year.
'If Brock steps in my way? I'll smack him upside his head!': UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier teases clash with rival Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania... with the former heavyweight champion due to cover the event for ESPN
07/03/23 13:52MMA legend Daniel Cormier hinted at lingering bad blood between the heavyweight champion and Lesnar as he shared his excitement at leading ESPN's coverage of the wrestling event.
Jon Jones DOMINATES Ciryl Gane by submitting the Frenchman in his first fight in three years at UFC 285... but what's next for the new heavyweight champion? And when will he next fight?
05/03/23 14:05Sportsmail breaks down who Jon Jones will face next following his first-round submission win against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 to become the new heavyweight champion.
Jon Jones is FINALLY set to return after nearly three years away in a potential December clash against Stipe Miocic with former champ Francis Ngannou - a possible 2023 opponent - warning 'I'm not going anywhere'
15/10/22 08:33The current headline fight for UFC 282 on December 10, Prochazka and Teixeira are already slated to battle it out for the light heavyweight title, but they could be joined by the division's biggest names.
'Jon Jones is ready to go!': UFC president Dana White reveals 'Bones' will face Stipe Miocic or Francis Ngannou in long-awaited heavyweight debut after more than two years out
28/06/22 07:42Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones will face Stipe Miocic or Francis Ngannou in his long-awaited UFC heavyweight debut. 'Bones' has been out of action for more than two years.
Henry Cejudo claims 'throwing the kitchen sink' at Jon Jones is the only way any heavyweight stands a chance against 'the best competitor in the UFC' when he steps up to make division debut
02/06/22 12:59The only way Jon Jones can be stopped at heavyweight is with brute force, according to Henry Cejudo. 'Bones' has been out of action for more than two years since vacating his title.
Jon Jones will 'run through Stipe Miocic' later this year and his 'versatility' makes him a nightmare at heavyweight, claims sparring partner
16/05/22 14:45Jon Jones 'will run through' Stipe Miocic later this year when he makes his long-awaited heavyweight debut, according to his sparring partner. Yorgan de Castro has experienced it first hand.
Jon Jones admits he is 'disappointed' by Stipe Miocic setting September date for showdown but will wait to fight former champion 'at his absolute peak' on UFC heavyweight debut
27/04/22 09:11Jon Jones is 'disappointed' that Stipe Miocic will make him wait until September for his heavyweight debut. The former light-heavyweight champion has been out of action for more than two years.
Stipe Miocic would be 'easy money' for Jon Jones in heavyweight debut and lacks the 'scary power' of Francis Ngannou, claims Henry Cejudo
20/04/22 10:03Stipe Miocic would be 'easy money' for Jon Jones if the former light-heavyweight agrees to face him, according to Henry Cejudo. Jones has been out of the octagon for more than two years.
UFC star Daniel Cormier steals the show at Houston Rocket's NBA game against Toronto Raptors as he fights a MASCOT in hilarious scenes with the former champion BODY SLAMMING Clutch the Bear
12/02/22 12:49Former two-weight UFC champion Daniel Cormier could not resist the temptation to prove that he's still got it when he attended an NBA game between Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors.
Francis Ngannou could make his FINAL UFC appearance against Ciryl Gane with his contract stand-off showing no sign of ending... the 'Predator' is desperate for a boxing clash with Tyson Fury but a clause could see him stay for ANOTHER year
18/01/22 19:00There appears to be no sign of a new deal being struck, with Francis Ngannou last week publicly stating that he feels he has been 'wrongly treated' and now needs to be paid his worth.
Francis Ngannou was on the brink of being CUT by the UFC after his dismal showing against Derrick Lewis - where he landed just ELEVEN strikes - yet four knockouts in 162 seconds has put him on the heavyweight throne and he intends to stay there
17/01/22 22:00The Cameroonian came in for most criticism from fans, pundits and even UFC president Dana White after UFC 226, who launched a scathing rebuke of the Predator's mentality after the bout.
Derrick Lewis 'wants to get his fans their money back' from Ciryl Gane loss by beating Stipe Miocic as heavyweight KO artist calls out dethroned champion
06/01/22 13:34Derrick Lewis wants to fight former UFC champion Stipe Miocic in what would be a blockbuster clash. The fan favourite bounced back in December and has momentum now.
Francis Ngannou vows to 'stop the hype' surrounding former team-mate Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 as heavyweight champion insists footage of the pair sparring was leaked to 'manipulate' people ahead of grudge match
28/12/21 09:23Ngannou defends his UFC title for the first time since defeating Stipe Miocic last year and will face Gane, who is gaining traction among fans due to the fluid style that defies his 6ft 4ins frame.
'If you don't want to be with us, no problem!': Dana White tells Francis Ngannou he can LEAVE the UFC when his contract expires despite heavyweight champion's star power
23/12/21 08:53UFC president Dana White has sensationally told heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou that 'he can leave' if he no longer wants to be part of the organisation.
Daniel Cormier should succeed Dana White as UFC president in the future, says lightweight fighter Dustin Poirier and believes the former MMA star would be 'a great face of a company' after retiring from the sport
12/10/21 09:01Cormier hung up his gloves last year after losing his trilogy fight against Stipe Miocic, and has since been a vocal presence on the biggest UFC bouts, working as a pundit and commentator.
Francis Ngannou will FINALLY defend his heavyweight title for the first time at UFC 270 in January, with the champion set to face former training partner and interim belt holder Ciryl Gane
07/10/21 06:43UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is finally set to defend his belt for the first time in January next year. He will face the interim champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.
Francis Ngannou's coach eyes January UFC heavyweight title defence as trainer remains hopeful of a Jon Jones super-fight despite Ciryl Gane winning the interim championship
02/09/21 09:10Ngannou, 34, has not set foot in the Octagon since winning the heavyweight championship in March with failed contract talks and moving parts in the division serving as obstacles for the star.
Francis Ngannou claims he is being DISRESPECTED by the UFC and questions if he is 'really the champ or not' after Dana White angered him with interim heavyweight bout
19/08/21 10:08UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has blasted the UFC following the interim bout for his title and says that he feels "disrespected' and doesn't know if he's "really champ or not'.
Ciryl Gane has NO beef with old team-mate Francis Ngannou, with the heavyweight titans on a collision course... but the champ's spurned coach FINALLY has the chance to get the recognition he feels he deserved during the Predator's UFC rise
15/08/21 10:47It is Francis Ngannou's former long-term coach, Fernand Lopez, that will seek to get one over the Cameroonian with Gane and earn vindication for what he feels are past wrongs.
Francis Ngannou BLASTS Dana White's justification for interim heavyweight title fight at UFC 265 as champion insists 'nothing good is coming my way' ahead of Derrick Lewis v Ciryl Gane
07/08/21 11:33Lewis and Gane meet in Houston, Texas, this weekend at UFC 265 with the victor clinching the interim heavyweight title, only five months after Ngannou defeated Stipe Miocic.
Jon Jones reignites war of words with Francis Ngannou as he warns rival to 'be careful what you wish for' after heavyweight champion refused to give up hope on UFC mega-fight
12/06/21 05:33The American, 33, has been plotting a run at the heavyweight title since giving up his light heavyweight crown to focus on bulking up for the step up to the bigger division.
Stipe Miocic wants to fight Francis Ngannou in trilogy as heavyweight reveals it 'drives him nuts every day' that he lost his title at UFC 260
26/05/21 17:11The 38-year-old first fought Ngannou at UFC 220 in 2018, dominating the bout and winning by unanimous decision to defend his heavyweight title before losing to a second-round knockout in March.
Dana White teases that UFC 'could set up Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic'... but only if 'Bones' wants the fight for his heavyweight debut after losing out on Francis Ngannou clash over pay row
12/05/21 08:06Jones had been angling for a massive clash with the new champion Francis Ngannou but a pay dispute has seen the organisation move on from that idea. Stipe Miocic has been touted as an alternative.
Jon Jones vows to 'run through the UFC heavyweight division like dominoes' after incredible body transformation following 'a year of hard work'
30/04/21 09:09Jon Jones has pledged to 'run through the UFC heavyweights' now that he has almost completed his remarkable body transformation. 'Bones' is desperate to take on Francis Ngannou.
Daniel Cormier vows to 'TORTURE' Jake Paul for 'disrespecting' his legacy after their confrontation at UFC 261 as the MMA icon insists he would come out of retirement to fight the YouTube star in the cage
27/04/21 08:46Tensions flared between the two before Kamaru Usman's clash against Jorge Masvidal this weekend, and they had to be separated as Cormier threatened to 'slap' him during an angry exchange.
Where does the UFC's new heavyweight king go from here? Francis Ngannou wants Jon Jones next but with 'Bones' engulfed in a furious pay row with Dana White, the champ could be forced to look elsewhere
07/04/21 21:00Francis Ngannou's obliteration of the greatest heavyweight in history has sent reverberations across the MMA world. But where will he go next from here? Jon Jones is seeking more money for the fight.
Jon Jones warns the UFC that an offer of £7m would be 'way too low' for Francis Ngannou mega-fight in 'MMA version of Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman'... but heavyweight rival Derrick Lewis undercuts him and says he'll do it for £6m!
01/04/21 07:13Ngannou's savage KO of Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 cleared the path to a mega-fight with 'Bones' but the American is once again at loggerheads with his employers over pay.
Francis Ngannou calls out Jon Jones for his next fight and then wants a rematch with Derrick Lewis THIS year... after beating Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 to be heavyweight champ
31/03/21 18:49Following his brutal win, Ngannou said he now wants to take on Jones, who is widely considered the best pound-for-pound MMA fighter of all time.
Amanda Nunes is untouchable and Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya reign supreme... but which UFC champion is vulnerable to the challengers snapping at their heels?
31/03/21 17:00It has always been tough at the top. From the moment Dana White wraps a UFC belt around a fighter's waist, the hunter becomes the hunted. So who is going to lose their title next?
Stipe Miocic is hit with two-month medical suspension after stunning defeat at UFC 260 by Francis Ngannou, who is also out for 30 days following knockout win in Las Vegas
31/03/21 07:49Stipe Miocic was knocked out in the second round at UFC 260 in Las Vegas on Saturday by Ngannou and following his loss he was taken straight to hospital.
'You would rather treat me like s***... just f***ing let me go': Jon Jones asks to be released from UFC after Dana White dismissed his message demanding a big payday in bid to make title fight with Francis Ngannou happen
30/03/21 09:01Jones has been engaged in a heated war of words with UFC over the last couple of days after he initially demanded White 'show me the money' in a bid to set up a super-fight with Francis Ngannou.
Stipe Miocic could RETIRE after crushing heavyweight defeat to 'unstoppable' Francis Ngannou at UFC 260, says commentator Joe Rogan... who believes American 'has beaten legends and is very underappreciated'
30/03/21 07:55At the age of 38 and after a professional MMA career spanning more than 11 years, with his record currently 20-4, many believe the end is nigh for Miocic and commentator Rogan is no different.
Dana White lauds 'scary' Francis Ngannou after he knocked out Stipe Miocic to become heavyweight champion... with UFC president hailing his 'incredible' improvement since his 2018 defeat by the American
29/03/21 08:09Ngannou floored his opponent with a series of ferocious punches in the second round to avenge his 2018 defeat by the American to become the first heavyweight champion from Africa.
Jon Jones demands Dana White 'show him the money' to set up super-fight with new heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou... as Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier lead reaction to stunning UFC 260 win
28/03/21 08:25Ngannou floored Miocic with a series of ferocious punches early in the second round to avenge his 2018 defeat by the American in emphatic fashion.
Coach Khabib wins again! Undefeated legend Nurmagomedov guides his cousin Abubakar to his first ever UFC win at UFC 260 on the Ngannou v Miocic undercard in Las Vegas
28/03/21 08:11Legendary undefeated fighter Khabib, who went 29-0 in a glittering career, retired in October 2020 after beating Justin Gaethje, a decision finally accepted by president Dana White on March 19.
Francis Ngannou STUNS Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 to claim heavyweight championship in Las Vegas as his second-round onslaught seals changing of the guard in top division
28/03/21 05:34Ngannou avenged his blowout loss to Miocic in 2018 by demonstrating everything he has learned in the ensuing three years during a dominant victory in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
The former champion in last chance saloon, Khabib Nurmagomedov's OTHER cousin on the hunt for first UFC win and the showman who told fans NOT to bet on him! The fighters looking to steal the show from Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou on UFC 260 undercard
27/03/21 16:16Abubakar Nurmagomedov (left) cousin of Khabib is after his first UFC win, Miranda Maverick (right) tries to break into the top 15 while Tyron Woodley (inset) wants to show he has still go it.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
