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Morning Report: Curtis Blaydes says Tom Aspinall rematch is for ‘the actual belt,’ Jon Jones gained’t ‘threat his legacy’

May 20, 2024
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The UFC heavyweight division is about to start out making some progress within the title image.

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It’s not the battle he hoped for, however interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is staying energetic and going to defend his title. At UFC 304, Aspinall is ready to rematch Curtis Blaydes in Manchester, England on July 27. It will likely be the primary interim title protection since bantamweight’s Renan Barao defeated Eddie Wineland by way of second-round spinning again kick TKO at UFC 165 in 2013. Coincidentally, present undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones defended his gentle heavyweight title in opposition to Alexander Gustafsson in the primary occasion immediately after Barao’s victory.

Divisions simply aren’t the identical when Jones will get concerned. Not less than since 2020 when he departed his longtime house of 205 kilos, sending the division right into a nightmarishly cursed scorching potato title alternate. “Bones’” eventual return as a heavyweight final 12 months noticed him compete for vacant gold after former champion Francis Ngannou’s departure from the promotion. Jones defeated Ciryl Gane within the bout, turned champion, was set to defend in opposition to Stipe Miocic, then suffered a torn pectoral muscle which led to Aspinall’s interim coronation over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 final November.

Regardless of Jones’ latest return to coaching and the titles needing unification, Jones vs. Miocic remains to be the plan as evidenced additional by the interim title protection reserving. Nevertheless, most view Aspinall vs. Blaydes 2 as a extra official total heavyweight title affair, together with each rivals.

“That’s how I’m approaching it,” Blaydes informed MMA Junkie. “Once I informed my household, my brothers, my dad, my sister, ‘I’m combating for a belt,’ I didn’t say interim belt. I mentioned a belt. Actually, a majority of informal followers, they don’t know the distinction. I’m certain lots of them are most likely perplexed like, ‘How does Aspinall have a belt and Jon have a belt?’ They most likely don’t perceive the idea of interim vs. undisputed, they usually don’t care. All they see is a shiny belt and also you holding it in a UFC octagon. That’s all they want. So to me, it’s the actual belt.”

Blaydes, 33, has been a staple amongst the heavyweight Prime 10 for a number of years. At all times one huge win away from a title shot, “Razor’s” time is lastly now. For Aspinall, he’ll search redemption after an ill-fated 15-second ACL tear of their first encounter in July 2022. The end result was dominated a TKO loss for the British champion, making Blaydes the one man to carry a win over him contained in the octagon.

As quickly as Jones vs. Miocic was mentioned and ultimately introduced in 2023, concern collected all through the group that it could possibly be a double retirement battle, or no less than, the final time we’d see the winner. In latest weeks and months, Jones, 36, has expressed his minimal want in a matchup with Aspinall. Subsequently, Blaydes admits he sees himself having even much less of an opportunity of garnering the curiosity of the all-time nice.

“If I win or if Aspinall wins, I don’t assume Jon’s going to battle anybody exterior of Stipe,” Blaydes mentioned. “After Stipe, he walks away into the sundown. I believe he likes to toss out totally different situations like, ‘What if I fought Alex Pereira? What if I fought Aspinall? What if I fought Blaydes?’ He desires individuals to speak about him, which I get. The extra you get talked in regards to the higher your following grows and it helps your sponsors. I get it. He’s expert at it. He’s been on the web for so long as I’ve had Fb and Instagram, he’s all the time been a presence. He is aware of what he’s doing. However do I truthfully consider he would threat his legacy in opposition to a man like me? No. ‘Trigger if he beats me, what does it do for his legacy?

“Are you going to be like, ‘Oh, that was the battle that lastly cemented Jon because the GOAT.’ Both you consider he’s the GOAT already, otherwise you don’t. It’s like M.J. (Michael Jordan) vs. LeBron [James]. In the event you already don’t consider that LeBron is the GOAT, there isn’t something he can do to vary your thoughts, and vice versa. In the event you already consider he’s the GOAT. Nevertheless you view Jon Jones at this second or after he fights Stipe, that’ll be the lasting picture. And I don’t assume he’s going to do something to jeopardize that.”

Jones has overtly said the significance of bolstering his legacy at this stage and believes Miocic is the very best one to do this subsequent. The previous two-time champion’s subsequent bout would make for his first since he misplaced the title to the aforementioned Francis Ngannou by way of second-round knockout at UFC 260 in March 2021.

Mathematically talking, Aspinall and Blaydes have been the extra energetic fighters of the 4 within the title scene this decade. Sadly for them, they’re caught in a spot the place the division is underneath stranglehold by the legends, believes Blaydes.

“It’s not going to be a easy transition of energy,” Blaydes mentioned about Jones’ eventual departure. “He’s not going to simply — I do know I mentioned he’s going to stroll off into the sundown, however I meant he’s going to ‘retire’ unofficially, however he’s not going to formally retire for who is aware of [how long]. It could possibly be a 12 months, a year-and-a-half. Nevertheless lengthy the UFC permits him to string it alongside, he’ll do it.”

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UFC Vegas 92 and Fury-Usyk Put up Reveals.

Poirier Combat Marathon.

Free battle.

PFL Epilogue.

Park vs. Fukuda hype video.

Aspinall in Vegas.

Nurmagomedov college.

Leg-breaking methods.

Guess which film I watched this weekend.

Shoutout to @BurritoGibran on Twitter for at the moment’s reader jam.

Go to Twitter, use the #MorningReport hashtag, or discover one among my tweets with it, and drop me a jam you’re presently actually into. I’ll decide the very best one alongside my each day selection and offer you a shoutout! You too can share within the feedback under — these are simply tougher to sift by way of typically!

Countdown.

Distinction.

Gone however not forgotten.

Response.

Zabit sighting.

Congrats!

Sea life.

Muay Thai Jessy issues.

I don’t know what I’m doing, however I do know I’m doing it rather well ‍♀️

Thanks to everybody who helps me be on this journey ❤️ from my coaches to my pals and coaching companions, to my sponsors and my college students.

Thanks @therealscottcoker for having me, it’s an honour❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nml8doLFW9

— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) Could 19, 2024

Historical past for the champ.

ベルト獲った!3RTKO勝利で、修斗女子初代ストロー級チャンピオンになれました。応援ありがとうございました!対戦相手の杉本選手がいてくれたから、頑張れた試合。デビュー20年で30勝目。ただ格闘技が好きなだけで運動神経もセンスも皆無ですが諦めないで良かった。格闘技でたくさん宝物もらえた pic.twitter.com/WmikJiDZVy

— 藤野恵実 emi fujino (@emi_fujino) Could 20, 2024

She is aware of no bounds! Congrats to Fujino who additionally makes historical past!

Emi Fujino (@emi_fujino) is now tied with Satoko Shinashi for many fights all-time by a girl in MMA at 46. A reasonably strong thirtieth profession win for the champ. https://t.co/pA1y1XEnZb

— Drake Riggs (@DrakeRiggs_) Could 19, 2024

藤野恵実プロフィール。2009年のアイスリボンクリスマスイベント「イベントの間じゅう焼酎を飲み続け、2次会に参加した後も別件の打ち上げでテキーラを朝方まで飲んでいたという「酒豪」という表現が可愛く思えてしまうほどの酒豪。」

ブログは「藤野恵実の特攻黙示録」。紙テープは青、銀。 pic.twitter.com/JBXyS4REX8

— Hirofumi Sugi Photographer / Girl Go! (@_sugi2009) Could 20, 2024

Extra Jon…

The man who’s most likely a by no means been on the web calling me a has been?? I gained a number of kilos after surgical procedure, have grey hair in my beard, and now I’m being known as a has been!? Fairly certain the final time you noticed me do something MMA associated, I used to be strolling away from a flawless… https://t.co/K2IGHgzSzw

— BONY (@JonnyBones) Could 17, 2024

Certain, if I’m being fully trustworthy, I all the time root for the People.. particularly American wrestlers.. on the finish of the day irrespective of who wins, Curtis is not any stroll within the park both. The one lane I’ve ever recognized, the quick one. I do know no different pace. Can’t bear in mind the final time… https://t.co/HyBY0HDDsh

— BONY (@JonnyBones) Could 17, 2024

The man who’s most likely a by no means been on the web calling me a has been?? I gained a number of kilos after surgical procedure, have grey hair in my beard, and now I’m being known as a has been!? Fairly certain the final time you noticed me do something MMA associated, I used to be strolling away from a flawless… https://t.co/K2IGHgzSzw

— BONY (@JonnyBones) Could 17, 2024

I simply watched an interview Stipe did lately, he appeared extremely wholesome and match. Sounded enthusiastic and motivated. The disregard you guys have for Stipe and every thing he’s completed is past me. You followers are hysterical. To name the present greatest heavyweight in our… https://t.co/ljtB4JBdtH

— BONY (@JonnyBones) Could 17, 2024

Some Saturday math for everybody Curtis 0 + Tom 0 championship belts = 0 Jon 14 + Stipe 6 championship belts = 20

To be truthful to Curtis and Tom, I didn’t depend my interim title win both lol. However yeah, certain, you guys are combating for the actual belt. #Details

— BONY (@JonnyBones) Could 18, 2024

Storm chase.

Beef.

If sean tells you he’s gonna battle you to the dying it means he’s gonna jab you and play protection for 25 minutes ….if Sean sees your a innocent child or homeless man on his ring digicam he’s gonna stroll out facet with a gun and document it to make it seem to be he’s loopy …if sean goes… https://t.co/379t3v7p7N

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) Could 17, 2024

Good.

I don’t see why not.

Couldn’t inform ya.

Buckley has competitors with this one.

Hey @RobSFont My spouse informed me I have to spend extra time with my youngsters so let’s meet up July twentieth on the Apex. Don’t even fear about getting me a Father’s Day Reward-the beating I’m gonna give you may be ok. Signal the contract hoe ️

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) Could 18, 2024

Informative judging thread.

At the moment at Texas @tdlrlicense course for MMA judges and referees. 2 day instructional course, taught by Blake Grice.Up to now all we’ve finished is test in (took nicely over an hour), and make title tags. A LOT of individuals had bother with the title tags.

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) Could 18, 2024

Response.

Bros.

Sights with the Bispings.

Good strive, Terry.

Harry Potter issues.

Actually simply known as my supervisor and lawyer to win an argument with my girl about how Hogwarts is criminally answerable for Gross Negligence regarding the Goblet of Fireplace and the dying of Cedric Diggory. I actually hate Harry Potter…

— Chris Curtis The Motion Man (@Actionman513) Could 18, 2024

Kape.

Traditional.

Artwork.

One other countdown.

Whoops.

Knees.

Trilogy.

The Silva x Sonnen boxing match gained’t be Silva’s retirement battle, simply his closing battle in Brazil, per his workforce.

It would happen in São Paulo in entrance of 600 invited visitors. Black tie occasion. All put collectively by Spaten Beer.

5, 2 minute rounds. 98 KG (216). Professional boxing. June… pic.twitter.com/eplnykT7Qf

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) Could 20, 2024

Not nice.

UFC flyweight Mariya Agopova says on Instagram tonight that “In per week, I’ll most likely be homeless.”

Agopova final competed at UFC Vegas 60 in September 2022. The 27-year outdated complained in March of this 12 months of being unable to safe a battle. pic.twitter.com/L3To5wNvEz

— Luke Thomas ️‍♀️ (@lthomasnews) Could 20, 2024

Solely in Russia.

Chaos!

GOAT.

Crossover.

Gold imaginative and prescient.

I’m coming for the throne. Endurance and arduous work

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) Could 20, 2024

Received ‘er finished.

Welcome.

Known as it.

Xiao Lengthy (26-8) vs. Chang Ho Lee (9-1); UFC Saudi Arabia, June 22

Charles Jourdain (15-7-1) vs. Jean Silva (12-2); UFC 303, June 29

Caolan Loughran (9-1) vs. Ramon Taveras (10-2); UFC 304, July 27

I really like that everybody is beginning to agree with how absurd this Jones-at-heavyweight saga has develop into. I imply, take a look at final week’s ballot outcomes under! The polls don’t lie!

Thanks for studying!

Final Week’s Outcomes:

Friday: 44% of 317 complete votes answered “Sure” when requested, “Will Conor McGregor battle for a UFC title if he beats Michael Chandler?”

Thursday: 46% of 228 complete votes answered “Edson Barboza and Patchy Combine” when requested, “Who wins this weekend?” Lerone Murphy defeated Barboza by way of unanimous choice in UFC Vegas 92’s essential occasion and Combine defeated Magomed Magomedov by way of break up choice in Bellator Paris’ essential occasion.

Wednesday: 59% of 241 complete votes answered “UFC Vegas 92” when requested, “Which is the higher occasion this week?”

Tuesday: 56% of 437 complete votes answered “Higher” when requested, “Would you give Aljamain Sterling a greater or worse probability of beating Sean O’Malley in a rematch at featherweight?”

Monday: 17% of 544 complete votes answered “0” when requested, “What’s your curiosity degree for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic out of 10?”

In the present day’s exit ballot:

Ballot

Will the winner of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic battle the winner of Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes 2?

0%

Provided that it’s Jones

(0 votes)

0%

Provided that it’s Miocic

(0 votes)



0 votes complete

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