The UFC’s Heavyweight division has felt like it has been in a perpetual state of limbo for years now, and with the departure of Francis Ngannou from the division and the arrival of Jon Jones to the fold, it seems to have ground to a halt. This article will lay out the main problems that the Heavyweight division is currently faced with and make a case as to why booking the fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic is a terrible idea for the division’s overall health.
As 2023 is coming to a close, there is but two UFC title fights left for fight fans slated for the year. At UFC 296, Leon Edwards will look to defend his welterweight title against Colby Covington and in the co-main event, Alexandre Pantoja welcomes Brandon Royval as a challenge to the flyweight throne. Let's take a look back at the best performances from title tilts this year.
UFC 300 is scheduled for April 2024 and will likely be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While the UFC 300 card is yet to be confirmed, much speculation exists on who will headline the historic event. The UFC has traditionally hosted giant cards for their milestone events. UFC 100 saw stars like Brock Lesnar and Georges St. Pierre headline, while UFC 200 was headed up by the likes of Amanda Nunes, Daniel Cormier, Jose Aldo, Anderson Silva, and Brock Lesnar.
The United States Anti-Doping Agency announced they are ceasing their work with the UFC effective January 1, 2024. This move has drawn a wide range of emotions and reactions from those within the combat sports space, and now the promotion's heavyweight champion has decided to chime in as well.
From Superman punches to vicious ground-and-pound, every GOAT candidate has his (or her) go-to tools. Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, and Jon Jones are debated amongst fans as to who reigns supreme. Each one had many aspects to their attack and defense, but of course, each fan will have their own that stands out to them.
