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Dana White admits Mike Tyson "was right" about his boxing match with Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - November 17, 2024
UFC president Dana White has admitted that Mike Tyson was right about his boxing showdown with Jake Paul. When Mike Tyson announced that he’d be battling Jake Paul in a boxing match, many eyebrows were raised. One of the big reasons for that, of course, is that he’s 58 years of age. Despite this factor, he pushed forward through injury and made the fight happen.
Dana White reacts to Jon Jones retiring Stipe Miocic at UFC 309: “This guy’s fight IQ is off the charts”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 17, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is in awe of Jon Jones’ fight IQ. Jones once again put on a brilliant display in his heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic. The UFC 309 headliner ended in the third round when “Bones” delivered a spinning back kick right to the solar plexus of Miocic.
Stipe Miocic officially announces his retirement following UFC 309 defeat
Harry Kettle - November 17, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after losing to Jon Jones last night. Throughout the course of his career, Stipe Miocic has been defying the odds. He managed to overcome the expectations of the masses several times, to the point where he was eventually able to become a world champion in the UFC. He will go down as a two-time champion and, regardless of what happened on Saturday, the greatest heavyweight of all time.
Nick Diaz replaced by surging fan favorite in UFC 310 clash against Vicente Luque
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 17, 2024
Nick Diaz will no longer be a part of the UFC 310 card. The Stockton legend was expected to share the Octagon with Vicente Luque at the UFC’s year-end pay-per-view. Diaz, who hasn’t competed since September 2021, was looking to score his first pro MMA win since 2011.
Jon Jones remains unconcerned with Tom Aspinall fight after UFC 309: 'I've been very clear about my intentions'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 17, 2024
Jon Jones isn’t concerned with a potential Tom Aspinall fight following UFC 309. Jones handled business inside Madison Square Garden in New York City this past Saturday. He defended the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309. “Bones'” methodical approach during the fight led to a dominant performance, scoring a third-round TKO finish.
Mark Hunt takes a shot at "greatest steroid user" Jon Jones after victory at UFC 309
Harry Kettle - November 17, 2024
Former UFC star Mark Hunt has taken a shot at UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones following his win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Last night in the main event of UFC 309, Jon Jones defeated Stipe Miocic and successfully defended his UFC heavyweight championship. From beginning to end, he was pretty dominant over the former champion, eventually securing a fantastic TKO victory. Now, many are wondering what’s next for him in mixed martial arts.
Don't expect Conor McGregor to end his hiatus for another year, per UFC CEO Dana White
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 17, 2024
The long wait for Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon continues. McGregor hasn’t had a pro MMA fight since 2021. While he was scheduled to face Michael Chandler earlier this year, the “Notorious” one pulled out due to an injury. Chandler went on to face Charles Oliveira in a losing effort at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden.
UFC 309 Bonus Report: Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler take home FOTN
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
The Octagon returned to Madison Sqaure Garden for tonight’s UFC 309 event, and five fighters wound up taking home $50k bonuses. The fight card was headlined by a heavyweight title bout featuring Jon Jones taking on former champion Stipe Miocic. The contest proved to be another dominant performance from the greatest MMA fighter of all time in Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ nearly finished Stipe Miocic in the opening round with some brutal elbows, but the former champ showcased his heart to survive the initial onslaught. While Miocic did better in round two, it was still clearly Jon’s fight to lose. Then, in round three, ‘Bones’ landed a spinning back kick that put Miocic down for good. Some follow up ground and pound was all Jones needed to end the fight.
UFC 309 Results: Jon Jones stops Stipe Miocic (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 309 results, including the heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Jones (27-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since claiming the then-vacant UFC heavyweight title with a first-round submission victory over Ciryl Gane in March of 2023. ‘Bones’ was originally slated to square off with Miocic one-year ago at UFC 285 but was ultimately forced to withdraw from that bout due a torn pectoral in training.
Pros react after Charles Oliveira defeats Michael Chandler at UFC 309
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
Several pro fighters took to ‘X’ with reactions following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 309 co-main event between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira. Chandler and Oliveira were competing for a second time this evening at Madison Square Garden. The pair had originally collided for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 262 in May of 2021, with ‘Do Bronx’ emerging victorious by way of second-round TKO.
UFC 309 Results: Charles Oliveira defeats Michael Chandler (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 309 results, including the lightweight rematch between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler. The pair first collided for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 262 in May of 2021, with ‘Do Bronx’ emerging victorious by way of second-round TKO.
UFC 309 Results: Bo Nickal defeats Paul Craig (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 309 results, including the middleweight bout between Bo Nickal and Paul Craig. Nickal (6-0 MMA) last competed at April’s historic UFC 300 event, where he earned a second-round submission victory over Cody Brundage. The wrestling standout has gone a perfect 3-0 since joining the UFC ranks in March of 2023.
Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders pulled from UFC 309
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
UFC 309 has taken a major hit as a bout between former middleweight champ Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders has been pulled from the card. UFC officials announced the news on the opening broadcast, citing an illness with Anders as the culprit for the cancelation.
Shavkat Rakhmonov expresses his “disappointment” in the welterweight division after booking Ian Machado Garry for UFC 310, ‘The Future’ responds
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov has expressed his disappointment at how the welterweight division has acted in the wake of his Belal Muhammad fight getting canceled. For the longest time, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been seen as the boogeyman at welterweight. Nobody wants to fight him and understandably so, given his incredible record and skillset. He is 18-0 and every single win he’s picked up has come as a result of a finish.
Colby Covington replaces Ian Machado Garry to face Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
UFC star Colby Covington is set to replace Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC Tampa against Joaquin Buckley. For Colby Covington, the future has been uncertain ever since he was beaten by Leon Edwards. Many felt as if that marked the end of his championship days and, unless he puts a few wins together, they could be right. With that being said, he seems determined to get back in the cage and prove he can still compete with the best welterweights in the world.
Shavkat Rakhmonov to face Ian Machado Garry in UFC 310 co-main event slot
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov is set to face Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event of UFC 310, UFC president Dana White has announced. For a few weeks now, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been left to wait and wonder what his next fight will look like. The undefeated welterweight superstar was supposed to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC welterweight championship, but unfortunately, an injury has ruled Belal out of that contest.
Dana White lays out a plan for Jon Jones to get Alex Pereira fight after UFC 309
Cole Shelton - November 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White sees a way where Jon Jones does fight Alex Pereira. Jones is set to defend his heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 309 on Saturday against Stipe Miocic. It’s an intriguing matchup and should Jones win, he has made it clear he will fight Pereira next or retire.
VIDEO | Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier share a cordial back-and-forth ahead of UFC 309
Curtis Calhoun - November 15, 2024
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier may never be friends after their heated UFC rivalry, but their cordiality is improving over time. Jones will face former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in the UFC 309 main event on Saturday in New York. He’ll make his long-awaited first UFC heavyweight title defense almost two full years since winning the belt at UFC 285.