Fighters react to Jon Jones injury, Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich interim title bout
25/10/2023 16:21
The news broke late Tuesday night that Jon Jones was forced out of his UFC 295 title fight with Stipe Miocic. It was also announced that Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich will fight for the interim heavyweight championship.
Fighters took to social media to react to the news.
BREAKING NEWS…………… Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall for the Interim Heavyweight Championship. Main Event is Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira. #UFC295 is LIVE at MSG on ESPN+ PPV
— danawhite (@danawhite) October 25, 2023
I volunteer as tribute 🙋♂️@danawhite@ufc 🤣
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 25, 2023
Great news friends. I'm back in business #ufc#NY
— Sergei Pavlovich (@SPavlovich13) October 25, 2023
Sucks that Jones and Stipe fight off. When I got hurt and they cancelled UFC 151 I was ready to fight Jon and in great shape. I talk about that in the book. #UFC295#UFC151
— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) October 25, 2023
With Jones out of #UFC295 do you think we'll see Miocic compete again?
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) October 25, 2023
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) October 25, 2023
Obviously wish @JonnyBones all the best in recovery
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 25, 2023
Jon Jones down!
— "Filthy" Tom Lawlor トム・ローラー (@FilthyTomLawlor) October 25, 2023
Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka for the cursed UFC LHW title is your new #UFC295 main event.
Aspinal vs Pavlovich for the interim HW belt.
You MAYBE, heard it here first.
