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Francis Ngannou breaks silence after giving up UFC heavyweight title

Francis Ngannou was the UFC heavyweight champion but was released by the promotion and vacated his belt after failing to agree a new deal following a year-long dispute

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Video: Is Ciryl Gane the worst matchup for Jon Jones in UFC 285 return fight?

Did Jon Jones bite off more than he can chew in his comeback attempt? Or is Ciryl Gane a tailor-made matchup for him at UFC 285?

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Eric Nicksick: Francis Ngannou didn’t leave the UFC because of money

Coach Eric Nicksick said Francis Ngannou didn't leave the UFC because of a dispute about money. It was about freedom.

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Jake Paul responds to Francis Ngannou giving up UFC heavyweight title

Paul is one of the most famous advocates for improved fighter pay, and frequently made his discomfort with Ngannou's low UFC payouts known during his time with the promotion

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Jon Jones overtakes Israel Adesanya as second-highest-paid fighter in UFC

Legendary former light-heavyweight champion Jones will finally return in March when he faces Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight title, and will become one of the sport's highest earners

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‘Very stationary’ Jon Jones faces ‘more difficult style matchup’ vs Ciryl Gane

Cormier believes his former rival has a tougher test than Francis Ngannou at UFC 258

The Independent UK

Jon Jones likely the second highest paid fighter in UFC history because of recently reworked contract, says manager

According to his advisor Richard Schaefer, former UFC champ Jon Jones is probably the second highest fighter in promotion history.

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Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones might face more difficult style matchup in Ciryl Gane than Francis Ngannou

All Jon Jones had to worry about with Francis Ngannou was power, but Daniel Cormier says Ciryl Gane's skill set could be a problem at UFC 285.

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Ciryl Gane Inviting Kylian Mbappé and His Teammates to UFC 285

Plus, Stipe Miocic is poised to rumble for the heavyweight title. And diving deeper into the must-see March card.

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 9-15)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

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Ciryl Gane explains why Jon Jones can expect tougher fight than Francis Ngannou

The French heavyweight is primed to battle Jones for the vacant belt at UFC 285 in March after Francis Ngannou’s split with the promotional company

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‘Return of the GOAT’: Watch Henry Cejudo help Jon Jones prep for Ciryl Gane at UFC 285

Jon Jones is back, and he continues to seek Henry Cejudo's help in pursuit of a UFC heavyweight title.

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Daniel Cormier: It’s ‘not true’ that Francis Ngannou left UFC to avoid Jon Jones

Daniel Cormier rejects the notion that Francis Ngannou parted ways with the UFC so he didn't have to fight Jon Jones.

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Spinning Back Clique: Francis Ngannou’s UFC exit opens door for Jones vs. Gane, more

Join us for this week's "Spinning Back Clique" discussing a big past week of news and developments in the UFC and Bellator.

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Former UFC champion calls for winner of Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane title fight

A vacant UFC heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane was announced this past weekend and former champion Stipe Miocic wants to face the winner

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Jon Jones backed to make triumphant return in UFC heavyweight debut

UFC icon Jon Jones has been tipped to look like a new fighter in his move to heavyweight after previously enduring some lacklustre performances at light-heavyweight

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Photos: Jon Jones through the years

Check out these photos highlighting Jon Jones' remarkable UFC career through the years.

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Francis Ngannou walking away from UFC, Jon Jones fight is both a commendable and frightening risk | Opinion

Did Francis Ngannou make a game-changing move or horrific career misstep by turning down a Jon Jones fight and leaving the UFC?

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Curtis Blaydes understands Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane booking but admits ‘it wasn’t based off meritocracy’

UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes understands why Jon Jones vs. Curtis Blaydes was booked, regardless of whether he agrees with it.

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Stipe Miocic calls for next UFC title shot after Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane: ‘I got winner in July’

Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has largely remained silent on his fighting future, but that changed Sunday.

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Jon Jones opens as betting underdog for UFC 285 title fight vs. Ciryl Gane

Jon Jones finds himself in unfamiliar territory heading into his UFC 285 heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane.

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What Ngannou's UFC Release and the Return of Jones Mean for MMA

UFC president Dana White rattled the fight world after the first card of 2023. Here's what to expect.

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Twitter reacts to Francis Ngannou’s UFC release, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight

The MMA community was left in disbelief after news of Francis Ngannou's UFC release and Jon Jones would fight Ciryl Gane for vacant gold.

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Ciryl Gane: Jon Jones doesn’t have ‘a good way to win against me’ at UFC 285

Ciryl Gane is sending fair warning to Jon Jones that a wrestling-heavy game plan isn't going to work out in their UFC 285 title fight.

Daily Mirror

Jon Jones to fight for UFC heavyweight title as long-awaited return confirmed

UFC superstar Jones will return for the first time since February 2020 when he will compete for the UFC heavyweight title vacated by Francis Ngannou, when he takes on Ciryl Gane

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