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Jon Jones Says Pay Dispute With UFC Opened Door to Alex Pereira Talk

Jones said a disagreement over compensation created tension recently with UFC and clouded his fighting future. “I wanted to be compensated in a way that I wasn’t,” he said, before praising Alex Pereira as a “classy fighter” and “potential opponent.” The comment keeps Pereira in the frame as Jones again leaves retirement and comeback plans unresolved for now.

By Afnan Chougle

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Jon Jones Says UFC Return Fire Leaves Retirement Status Unclear

Jones said he still does not know whether he is truly retired after returning to UFC 327 in Miami. “I’m not sure if I’m retired or not,” he admitted, adding that the atmosphere gave him “this fire” again. The remark marks another turn in his shifting comeback talk, keeping his future open even after multiple retirement signals.

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about 1 month ago

Gable Steveson Officially Signs With UFC, Debut Set for UFC 329

During Saturday’s UFC 327 broadcast, UFC announced Olympic gold medalist Steveson has signed and will debut at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old heavyweight is 3-0 in MMA, trains with Jon Jones, and has recently been linked to RAF 9. No opponent was named, but Steveson’s long-expected UFC move is now official.

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Carlos Ulberg Wins UFC Light Heavyweight Title in One-Legged Shocker

Ulberg overcame a knee injury in round one and still stopped Procházka with a check left hook to win the UFC light heavyweight title. Procházka hurt him repeatedly with kicks as Ulberg’s leg buckled, but the New Zealander stayed composed and fired back. The sudden finish completed one of the division’s wildest title swings ever at UFC 327.

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Dana White Adds Derrick Lewis-Josh Hokit to UFC’s White House Card

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Dana White Adds Derrick Lewis-Josh Hokit to UFC’s White House Card

White said Lewis vs. Hokit was added to the June 14 White House card “in the last 10 minutes” after Lewis accepted on the spot and Hokit followed his upset win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327. White added that President Donald Trump helped spark the matchup, while Rogan pushed it further. The late booking gave Freedom 250 another heavyweight hook.

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about 1 month ago

Kevin Holland Spends Big on Metallic Cat Bloodline After UFC 327

Holland revealed he spent $100,000 around UFC 327 on high-end cutting horses, including a daughter and granddaughter of Metallic Cat. “I got Metallic Cat’s daughter and granddaughter,” he said. The purchase carries pedigree: Metallic Cat has produced more than $70 million in offspring earnings in cutting, making Holland’s splurge less impulse buy, more of a ranch-investment flex after fight week.

By Afnan Chougle

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