Brett Okamoto, an ESPN MMA columnist and analyst, covered UFC 309 where Jon Jones retained the heavyweight title by defeating Stipe Miocic, and Charles Oliveira won a rematch against Michael Chandler. Okamoto suggests Jones should fight Tom Aspinall next or retire, while Oliveira should face the winner of Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. For Chandler, Okamoto recommends a fight against Conor McGregor or rising star Paddy Pimblett. As for Bo Nickal, Okamoto believes he should take on Anthony Hernandez next after a strong performance at UFC 309.
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UFL attendance, viewership down in 2025
The second year of the UFL showed a decline compared to the first, with in-person attendance dropping by five percent and a significant 20 percent decrease in TV viewership. While Michigan experienced a notable 30.4 percent increase in attendance, Memphis saw a sharp decline of 42.1 percent, and St. Louis's attendance fell by 14 percent despite averaging 29,537 fans per game. The UFL, facing these challenges and the impact of a scheduling shift to Friday...
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