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Dana White admits he's concerned for Mike Tyson's health ahead of Jake Paul fight: "I hope he comes out healthy"
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2024
Dana White says he’s concerned for Mike Tyson and his health. Tyson is 58 years old and set to box Jake Paul on Friday night live on Netflix. It’s a highly-anticipated fight but White says he is just hoping Tyson can leave the fight healthy as he doesn’t think a 58-year-old should be boxing.
UFC 309 | Pro fighters make their picks for Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler 2
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2024
In the co-main event, a pivotal lightweight bout goes down as Charles Olivera rematches Michael Chandler. Heading into the bout, Oliveira is a -280 favorite while the American is a +210 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the lightweight bout. The pros are unanimous in thinking Oliveira will beat Chandler again at UFC 309.
Dana White gives discouraging update on Conor McGregor's planned UFC comeback
Curtis Calhoun - November 14, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says Conor McGregor’s planned return to the Octagon has been delayed once again after a three-plus-year hiatus from fighting. McGregor, who was supposed to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303, hasn’t competed in the cage since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. It was a lengthy recovery process, and further complicated when he injured one of his toes on the same leg leading up to UFC 303.
Dana White rejects potential Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira fight: "He is way bigger than him!"
Josh Evanoff - November 14, 2024
UFC President Dana White has absolutely no interest in Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira. ‘Bones’ is set to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 309 on Saturday night. Back for the first time since submitting Ciryl Gane last March, Jon Jones will meet former champion Stipe Miocic. For his part, the 42-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2021.
Jon Jones rejects Stipe Miocic's "insincere" apology ahead of UFC 309 showdown: "I don't care about him at all"
Josh Evanoff - November 14, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones doesn’t accept Stipe Miocic’s apology. ‘Bones’ has been out of action since a submission win over Ciryl Gane last March. Following that victory, Jon Jones was booked against former champion Stipe Miocic in November. However, due to injury, the newly crowned heavyweight champion was forced out. A year later, the stakes are the same. On Saturday night, he will face Miocic in New York City.
Magomed Ankalaev claims Dana White told him he's next for UFC champion Alex Pereira: "Thank you for clearing this"
Josh Evanoff - November 14, 2024
It appears that Magomed Ankalaev will indeed be next for UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. ‘Poatan’ has been out of the cage since a showdown with Khalil Rountree Jr. in October. In the main event of UFC 307, Alex Pereira faced far more trouble than many expected. ‘The War Horse’ dropped the light-heavyweight champion in round two, and entered the championship rounds up on the scorecards. However, the Brazilian ultimately broke him down to secure a fourth-round knockout win.
Dana White weighs in on Jon Jones’ latest comments on Tom Aspinall fight after UFC 309
Curtis Calhoun - November 14, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White made his first public remarks since Jon Jones’s viral comments about Tom Aspinall during UFC 309 media day. Jones will defend the UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on Saturday in New York. He returns to the Octagon almost two years after submitting Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 to win the then-vacant belt.
Sean Strickland hurls scathing diss at Jake Paul and Netflix over Mike Tyson fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 14, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has hurled quite the dig at Jake Paul and popular streaming platform Netflix ahead of the Mike Tyson fight. Paul and Tyson will collide inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The boxing match will be taking place this Friday night and it’ll air live on Netflix. Paul is 27 years old, while Tyson is 58. Many have been critical of this fight being approved and scheduled.
Kamaru Usman provides major update on rumored Shavkat Rakhmonov fight at UFC 310
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 14, 2024
Kamaru Usman vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov could happen one day, but it won’t be held on the UFC 310 card. Rakhmonov was scheduled to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship on December 7th. Muhammad was forced out of the bout due to a bone infection in his foot. The title fight was going to headline UFC 310 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Damon Jackson expecting a war against Jim Miller at UFC 309: "It's nice to get a big name"
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
Damon Jackson knew he couldn’t make the cut to featherweight next. Jackson is set to move up to lightweight to face Jim Miller at UFC 309. After Jackson said he killed himself in the last two weight cuts, he knew he needed to move up to lightweight.
Jon Jones tabs former rival as the "most skilled" opponent he's faced in his UFC career
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2024
Jon Jones dismantled many legends in his UFC career, but one of them was the toughest to prepare for above the others. Jones will face former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in the UFC 309 main event this Saturday in New York City. He returns to the Octagon to make his first heavyweight title defense almost two full years after beating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.
UFC 309 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic title fight
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
In the main event of UFC 309, the heavyweight title is on the line as Jon Jones looks for his first defense against former champ Stipe Miocic. Heading into the bout, Jones is a sizeable -700 favorite while the former champ is a +440 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the heavyweight title fight. The pros are unanimous in thinking Jon Jones will remain the heavyweight champion with a victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.
Jon Jones names former UFC light-heavyweight champion as "fun fight" he'd accept instead of Tom Aspinall
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is interested in fighting Jamahal Hill. ‘Bones’ is set to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 309 on Saturday. In his second fight up at heavyweight, Jon Jones is slated to face 42-year-old former champion Stipe Miocic. For his part, the latter hasn’t competed since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2021. Leading into the contest, there’s been a lot of talk about what’s next.
Stipe Miocic laughs off Jon Jones' 'comical' attempt to start beef ahead of UFC 309: "It's funny"
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic doesn’t quite understand Jon Jones’ issue with him. The 42-year-old former heavyweight champion is set to return to the cage Saturday night in New York. Back for the first time since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021, Stipe Miocic will face Jon Jones. The bout was originally booked for last November at UFC 295, but ‘Bones’ was forced out due to injury.
Jon Jones gives blunt answer to why he doesn't want to fight 'A**hole' Tom Aspinall after UFC 309: "I don't want to do business with him"
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones says there’s more to the story when it comes to his position of not wanting to fight Tom Aspinall after UFC 309. Jones will face former titleholder Stipe Miocic in the UFC 309 main event this Saturday in New York City. Two of the greatest UFC fighters of all time will square off in one of the biggest cards of the year.
Michael Chandler believes Dustin Poirier would reject heated rematch: "He's never going to take the chance"
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler believes Dustin Poirier won’t fight him again. ‘Iron’ is slated to return to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 309 on Saturday night. Back for the first time since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier two years ago, Michael Chandler will face Charles Oliveira. ‘Do Bronx’ previously handed the former Bellator champion a knockout loss in a meeting for the lightweight title in May 2021.
Jon Jones sends retirement ultimatum to UFC: "You can either lose me, or get one more superfight"
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
Jon Jones has sent an ultimatum to the UFC. Jones is set to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 309 as he looks to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. It’s an intriguing matchup and if Jones wins, there has been talk this will be his final fight.
Former Bellator champion hopes Dana White gives him an opportunity with UFC before retiring
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 13, 2024
One seasoned veteran and former MMA world champion under Bellator and RIZIN is holding out hope for a UFC run. Juan Archuleta certainly hasn’t had a bad combat sports career despite never signing with the UFC. He became a bantamweight champion for two prominent organizations. With 36 fights on his resume and a record of 29-7, Archuleta has certainly seen his share of wars.