![When it was announced Oct. 24 heavyweight champion Jon Jones was out of UFC 295 because of an injury and Stipe Miocic was left without a fight partner for the mega super fight, some wondered why Miocic wasn’t offered the opportunity to fight for the interim heavyweight title. When Miocic-Jones fell through, the UFC quickly added a replacement fight for the interim heavyweight title, and those combatants are top contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall. UFC president Dana White — speaking to reporters at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi — said Miocic was not offered a shot at the interim […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TNH-L-Stipe-Miocic-training-0325-07.jpg?w=121 "When it was announced Oct. 24 heavyweight champion Jon Jones was out of UFC 295 because of an injury and Stipe Miocic was left without a fight partner for the mega super fight, some wondered why Miocic wasn’t offered the opportunity to fight for the interim heavyweight title. When Miocic-Jones fell through, the UFC quickly added a replacement fight for the interim heavyweight title, and those combatants are top contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall. UFC president Dana White — speaking to reporters at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi — said Miocic was not offered a shot at the interim […]")
UFC’s Dana White: Stipe Miocic fighting for interim title would be ‘complete disrespect’
When it was announced Oct. 24 heavyweight champion Jon Jones was out of UFC 295 because of an injury and Stipe Miocic was left without a fight partner for the...
![Fans gearing up for what many believe could have been the biggest fight in UFC history are undoubtedly disappointed today. That’s because in a shocking development late Oct. 24, UFC president Dana White announced the Stipe Miocic-Jon Jones super fight set for UFC 295 on Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden is off. White said Jones, the heavyweight champ, suffered a torn pectoral muscle and needs surgery. Meanwhile, Miocic — the former two-time champ who turned 41 in August — is left high and dry no doubt wondering what is next for him. BREAKING NEWS…………… Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TNH-L-Stipe-Miocic-training-0717-23.jpg?w=132 "Fans gearing up for what many believe could have been the biggest fight in UFC history are undoubtedly disappointed today. That’s because in a shocking development late Oct. 24, UFC president Dana White announced the Stipe Miocic-Jon Jones super fight set for UFC 295 on Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden is off. White said Jones, the heavyweight champ, suffered a torn pectoral muscle and needs surgery. Meanwhile, Miocic — the former two-time champ who turned 41 in August — is left high and dry no doubt wondering what is next for him. BREAKING NEWS…………… Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall […]")
![With almost his entire defense back for the 2023 season, Case Western Reserve coach Greg Debeljak made it known in the preseason his team would rely on its defense. Has it ever through seven games. On Oct. 21, the unit was it again in a 35-0 win over visiting Waynesburg. The shutout was the Spartans’ third this season. Case entered this weekend seventh in the nation in scoring defense, allowing a little more than eight points per contest. “I’m not really surprised,” said Debeljak about his defense’s performance. “I thought they would be really good. We’re loaded with seniors, including […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TNH-L-FBC-CWRU-1021-05.jpg?w=108 "With almost his entire defense back for the 2023 season, Case Western Reserve coach Greg Debeljak made it known in the preseason his team would rely on its defense. Has it ever through seven games. On Oct. 21, the unit was it again in a 35-0 win over visiting Waynesburg. The shutout was the Spartans’ third this season. Case entered this weekend seventh in the nation in scoring defense, allowing a little more than eight points per contest. “I’m not really surprised,” said Debeljak about his defense’s performance. “I thought they would be really good. We’re loaded with seniors, including […]")
![• The Case Western Reserve’s defense again put on an impressive display, and because of it, the Spartans are 5-1 after a 31-6 home win over Westminster on Oct. 14. Case limited the Titans (3-3) to 104 yards of total offense — 51 passing and 53 rushing — as Mentor graduate and defensive back D.J. Wolf recorded his first interception of the season. Westminster was just 2 of 17 on third and fourth downs. The dominant defensive performance came a week after the Spartans’ D posted a shutout. Quarterback Alex Fromberg accounted for four touchdowns and was 20 of 37 passing for 203 […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TNH-L-footballstock2-3.jpg?w=140 "• The Case Western Reserve’s defense again put on an impressive display, and because of it, the Spartans are 5-1 after a 31-6 home win over Westminster on Oct. 14. Case limited the Titans (3-3) to 104 yards of total offense — 51 passing and 53 rushing — as Mentor graduate and defensive back D.J. Wolf recorded his first interception of the season. Westminster was just 2 of 17 on third and fourth downs. The dominant defensive performance came a week after the Spartans’ D posted a shutout. Quarterback Alex Fromberg accounted for four touchdowns and was 20 of 37 passing for 203 […]")
![Stipe Miocic isn’t sure how he will tip the scales during weigh-ins for UFC 295 Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden. The two-time UFC heavyweight champion might check in close to 250 pounds for his super fight vs. champion Jon Jones. Coach Marcus Marinelli said it doesn’t really matter. What will matter is what Miocic brings to the octagon for the much-anticipated championship fight. Among them will be his experience — every time Miocic has fought since 2016 has been for the heavyweight title — his endurance and his power. The latter could be very important for Miocic, whose ability […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_E4709.jpg?w=140 "Stipe Miocic isn’t sure how he will tip the scales during weigh-ins for UFC 295 Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden. The two-time UFC heavyweight champion might check in close to 250 pounds for his super fight vs. champion Jon Jones. Coach Marcus Marinelli said it doesn’t really matter. What will matter is what Miocic brings to the octagon for the much-anticipated championship fight. Among them will be his experience — every time Miocic has fought since 2016 has been for the heavyweight title — his endurance and his power. The latter could be very important for Miocic, whose ability […]")
![Three weeks ago, the Browns went to Pittsburgh with loads of confidence following a dominant Week 1 victory over the Bengals. They left Pittsburgh on Sept. 18 on the losing end of a strange 26-22 loss on “Monday Night Football.” Cleveland dominated most of the game but gave up two defensive touchdowns, and that was the difference. Meanwhile, Browns fans likely were left in a bewildered state. That’s what usually happens when the Browns play in Pittsburgh. It hasn’t mattered if it was old Three Rivers Stadium, Heinz Field or the current Acrisure Stadium. If the Browns play in Pittsburgh […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AP03100504943.jpg?w=87 "Three weeks ago, the Browns went to Pittsburgh with loads of confidence following a dominant Week 1 victory over the Bengals. They left Pittsburgh on Sept. 18 on the losing end of a strange 26-22 loss on “Monday Night Football.” Cleveland dominated most of the game but gave up two defensive touchdowns, and that was the difference. Meanwhile, Browns fans likely were left in a bewildered state. That’s what usually happens when the Browns play in Pittsburgh. It hasn’t mattered if it was old Three Rivers Stadium, Heinz Field or the current Acrisure Stadium. If the Browns play in Pittsburgh […]")
![For those who missed a chance to meet with one of the all-time professional wrestling greats, another opportunity with “The Nature Boy” awaits. Professional wrestling legend Ric Flair is again making several appearances in Northeast Ohio next week to promote and sell his new energy drink Wooooo! On Oct. 10, Flair will be at the Giant Eagle in Willoughby (36475 Euclid Ave.) at 1 p.m., and the Giant Eagle in Beachwood (24601 Chagrin Blvd.) at 5 p.m. On Oct. 11, Flair will be a the Giant Eagle in Medina (870 N. Court) at 1 p.m. and the Giant Eagle in […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TNH-L-RicFlair-0913-11.jpg?w=117 "For those who missed a chance to meet with one of the all-time professional wrestling greats, another opportunity with “The Nature Boy” awaits. Professional wrestling legend Ric Flair is again making several appearances in Northeast Ohio next week to promote and sell his new energy drink Wooooo! On Oct. 10, Flair will be at the Giant Eagle in Willoughby (36475 Euclid Ave.) at 1 p.m., and the Giant Eagle in Beachwood (24601 Chagrin Blvd.) at 5 p.m. On Oct. 11, Flair will be a the Giant Eagle in Medina (870 N. Court) at 1 p.m. and the Giant Eagle in […]")
![Those who swear by the pageantry of college football as a huge selling point to their fandom have plenty at their disposal for convincing those sitting on the fence. It could be their favorite marching band. Or their favorite school’s fight song. Perhaps it’s the rich history of the sport, and it’s iconic moments and games. It could be simply there is no better sport for a good ’ole tailgate. From this corner, the old classic stadiums have always tugged at my heart. It’s a huge draw for me. Some don’t, but I still miss old Cleveland Municipal Stadium. It […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AP23245676109265.jpg?w=132 "Those who swear by the pageantry of college football as a huge selling point to their fandom have plenty at their disposal for convincing those sitting on the fence. It could be their favorite marching band. Or their favorite school’s fight song. Perhaps it’s the rich history of the sport, and it’s iconic moments and games. It could be simply there is no better sport for a good ’ole tailgate. From this corner, the old classic stadiums have always tugged at my heart. It’s a huge draw for me. Some don’t, but I still miss old Cleveland Municipal Stadium. It […]")