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Paul Craig explains why he doesn't think Bo Nickal will shoot for takedowns at UFC 309: 'It's a silly move for him'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 15, 2024
Paul Craig isn’t convinced that Bo Nickal will be shooting for takedowns this Saturday. Craig and Nickal will share the Octagon inside the world famous Madison Square Garden in New York City. The middleweight bout will be featured on the UFC 309 main card.
Jon Jones reveals why he refused to shake Stipe Miocic's hand during final UFC 309 pre-fight presser
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 15, 2024
Jon Jones has explained why he refused to shake Stipe Miocic’s hand at the final UFC 309 pre-fight press conference. Jones will be putting the UFC Heavyweight Championship at stake against Miocic this Saturday night. The two icons will clash inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. While Miocic is known to avoid drama, Jones has made some enemies over the years.
UFC 309 weigh-in results: Title fight official, one bout avoids cancellation following scale fail
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 15, 2024
The UFC 309 weigh-ins are in the books, and the main event title fight is official. This Saturday night, Madison Square Garden in New York City will play host to UFC 309. Taking the marquee will be a heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Both men tipped the scales on Friday morning and easily made weight as expected.
Charles Oliveira cautions Ilia Topuria against moving up to lightweight: “This is a very tough division”
Harry Kettle - November 15, 2024
Charles Oliveira has cautioned Ilia Topuria against moving up to lightweight as he continues to shine at featherweight. There’s a lot to be said for the rise of Ilia Topuria. Over the course of the last few years, he has emerged as one of the best fighters in mixed martial arts. In his last two fights, he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski and proceeded to knock out Max Holloway – which is an absolutely crazy two-bout streak to have on your resume.
Dana White announces the UFC is permanently reverting back to old gloves: “There were a lot of complaints”
Harry Kettle - November 15, 2024
UFC president Dana White has announced that the promotion is moving back to their old gloves on a permanent basis. For the longest time, there’s been a debate regarding gloves in mixed martial arts. More specifically, people have been wondering what changes could and should be made to the ones used in the UFC. After a lot of deliberation, the company announced not so long ago that they’d be switching things up to a new design. One of the big reasons they did so was to try and prevent eye pokes, which is a common issue in the sport.
Jon Jones claims UFC 309 fight against Stipe Miocic has become "very personal"
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2024
Jon Jones says his UFC 309 title defense against Stipe Miocic has become personal. Jones is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against Miocic in an intriguing matchup. Heading into the fight, the two have trash-talked one another, while Miocic called Jones a bitch which he wasn’t a fan of.
Dana White confirms Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic winner should face Tom Aspinall next
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2024
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that he believes the winner of Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic should fight Tom Aspinall next. This weekend, the main event of UFC 309 is Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic. The two will battle it out over the UFC heavyweight championship. Alas, you could be forgiven for thinking that Tom Aspinall is in the main event instead. The Englishman has been the big name on everyone’s lips in the last few days, and in truth, the last few weeks and months.
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.
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.
Max Holloway shows interest in rematch with 'beast' Charles Oliveira: "It would be an honor to share the octagon"
Josh Evanoff - November 14, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Max Holloway would love to have a rematch with Charles Oliveira. ‘Blessed’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 308 last month in Abu Dhabi. Fresh off a knockout win over Justin Gaethje at lightweight, Max Holloway returned to featherweight. There, he met newly crowned champion Ilia Topuria, who won the gold from Alexander Volkanovski in February.
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.