Jon Jones is still the baddest man in the UFC - though a certain Englishman may disagree.  Jones ...

Jon Jones is still the baddest man in the UFC - though a certain Englishman may disagree.Jones finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick to the body to retain the heavyweight title for the first time in the UFC 309 main event Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. The TKO finish came at the 4:29 mark of the third round.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
WOOW THAT WAS INSANE! Jon Jones finishes Stipe Miocic <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFC309?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UFC309</a> <a href="https://t.co/VBqGzTuybE">pic.twitter.com/VBqGzTuybE</a>— Haduucken (@Haduuuucken) <a href="https://twitter.com/Haduuuucken/status/1858033119300895066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Miocic announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after the fight. The 42-year-old former two-time champion - widely considered the greatest heavyweight in UFC history - returned to the sport after a four-year hiatus to challenge Jones. Many expected Miocic would end his career if he came up short.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'm done," Miocic said in his postfight interview. "I'm hanging them up. I'm retiring."Jones' future, on the other hand, is not so clear. Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, of England, should be next in line for a crack at the undisputed title. However, Jones said earlier this week he isn't interested in unifying the belts with Aspinall and instead wants to face light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Jones was adamant he would retire if the promotion didn't book the Pereira fight.In the Octagon on Saturday, Jones revealed he will likely continue his career following the victory over Miocic. He didn't name any specific opponents but acknowledged he has "options.""As far as my future in the Octagon, I decided that maybe I will not retire," Jones said. "I have some conversations to have with (UFC CEO) Dana (White) and (chief business officer) Hunter (Campbell). We have some negotiating to do, and if everything goes right, maybe we'll give you guys what you want to see."He added: "I know that we have options. I'm just gonna see what Uncle Dana wants and what Uncle Hunter wants, and you guys will hear about it soon, I'm sure."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Jon Jones of the United States of America reacts after his TKO victory against Stipe Miocic of the United States of America in the UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024 in New York City.

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Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira made it 2-0 against Michael Chandler in their re...

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira made it 2-0 against Michael Chandler in their rematch, defeating him via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45) in the UFC 309 co-main event Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.Oliveira survived a dramatic fifth round in which Chandler hurt him with an overhand right and landed a barrage of ground-and-pound shots.The Brazilian won the first four rounds on all three judges' scorecards, using his trademark jiu-jitsu skill set to control Chandler on the ground. Oliveira converted four of nine takedown attempts and amassed over 13 minutes of control time.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Oliveira previously defeated Chandler via second-round knockout in May 2021 to capture the vacant 155-pound championship.Following the victory, Oliveira expressed interest in challenging the winner of the planned title bout between champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.Chandler, meanwhile, called out former champions Max Holloway and Conor McGregor."Maybe Max Holloway for the BMF belt," Chandler said of his next opponent. "Or Conor McGregor, if you can ever get your house back in order ... we've been wondering where you've been. Come beat me - if you can."Chandler returned to the Octagon for the first time since November 2022. He spent the last two years of his career waiting for a megafight against McGregor that failed to materialize. Chandler was scheduled to face McGregor at UFC 303 in June, but the Irishman withdrew with a broken toe. The two served as coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter 31" in 2023.Chandler is now riding a two-fight skid and falls to 2-4 in the promotion.Oliveira got back on track after suffering a split-decision defeat to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 in April. "Do Bronx" has alternated wins and losses in his last five appearances.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Charles Oliveira of Brazil sits on top of Michael Chandler of the United States of America in a lightweight fight during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024 in New York City.

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Bo Nickal was booed by fans in attendance at UFC 309 after the middleweight prospect went the dis...

Bo Nickal was booed by fans in attendance at UFC 309 after the middleweight prospect went the distance for the first time in his career, and he said afterward he believes the crowd reaction was uncalled for.Nickal remained undefeated with a unanimous decision win over Paul Craig in a main-card bout Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. All three judges scored the fight 30-27.Nickal, a former standout collegiate wrestler who's now 4-0 in the UFC, didn't attempt a takedown and instead relied on his striking to secure the victory. He outlanded Craig 54-47 in significant strikes.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Some fans in the crowd chanted "overrated" toward the end of the matchup."I felt great. I dominated for 15 minutes," Nickal said in his postfight interview. "These guys want blood. The reality is these guys are all professional fighters who have been training for a decade."I thought that was an amazing performance. I was happy with it."Nickal made his highly anticipated Octagon debut in March 2023 and rattled off three straight stoppage victories, two of which were submissions and one knockout.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Bo Nickal of the United States of America punches Paul Craig of Scotland in a middleweight fight during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024 in New York City.

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Mike Tyson doesn't regret returning to professional boxing for Friday's blockbuster fight against...

Mike Tyson doesn't regret returning to professional boxing for Friday's blockbuster fight against Jake Paul."This is one of those situations when you lost but still won," Tyson <a href="https://x.com/MikeTyson/status/1857886940097556646">wrote</a> Saturday on X, his first public comments since exiting the ring. "I'm grateful for last night. No regrets to get in (the) ring one last time."Tyson, 58, suffered <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3129911" href="https://thescore.com/news/3129911">a unanimous decision loss</a> to Paul, 27, in an eight-round bout at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event streamed live on Netflix.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The former heavyweight champion said in his postfight interview he wasn't sure if he'd officially retire after the defeat.Tyson was originally scheduled to face Paul in July but was forced to withdraw after suffering an ulcer flare-up on a flight in May. He shed some light on the health scare last week, saying he threw up blood and lost a total of 26 pounds. Tyson shared even more horrifying details Saturday."I almost died in June," he wrote. "Had eight blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25 pounds in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight. So, I won."Tyson competed for the first time since a 2020 exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. It was his first professional fight in 19 years."To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish eight rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboys stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for," Tyson wrote.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: Mike Tyson fights during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Netflix announced that 60 million households worldwide tuned in for Friday's main event between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber turned boxing star, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3129911" href="https://thescore.com/news/3129911">cruised to a unanimous decision win</a> over Tyson, the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion, in the eight-round heavyweight bout at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Most Valuable Promotions, which promoted the event, said the Paul-Tyson fight peaked at 65 million "concurrent streams."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"The boxing mega event dominated social media, shattered records, and even had our buffering systems on the ropes," Netflix's official X account <a href="https://x.com/netflix/status/1857906492235723244">posted</a> Saturday.In comparison, Super Bowl LVIII in February averaged 123.7 million viewers across television and streaming platforms.Netflix added that nearly 50 million households worldwide watched the co-main event between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Taylor edged out a unanimous decision victory in a thrilling rematch to retain the undisputed women's junior welterweight championship; she beat Serrano by split decision in April 2022.Their second fight is likely the most-watched professional women's sporting event in U.S. history, according to the streaming giant.Netflix has 280 million subscribers worldwide.Most Valuable Promotions said Paul-Tyson set a record for the biggest boxing gate in U.S. history outside of Las Vegas, surpassing $18 million. Approximately 72,300 fans attended the event.Friday's card was Netflix's first foray into live combat sports, though it didn't go off without a hitch. Thousands of subscribers reported streaming and buffering issues throughout the event, according to the website Downdetector. Paul acknowledged in the ring after his fight that he and Tyson "crashed the site."

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: Jake Paul punches Mike Tyson during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Eryk Anders was forced out of his preliminary bout against Chris Weidman at UFC 309 on Saturday i...

Eryk Anders was forced out of his preliminary bout against Chris Weidman at UFC 309 on Saturday in New York after coming down with an illness, it was announced on the broadcast.The event will proceed with 12 fights. Weidman said he was "gutted" after hearing about the cancellation."I am super bummed out," Weidman <a href="https://x.com/chrisweidman/status/1857929313263419737">said</a> in a video posted on X. "I felt so good for this fight. I was so ready. My head is spinning right now that this is happening."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Anders was seeking his second victory of the year after beating Jamie Pickett in March. Weidman, meanwhile, was looking to put together his first winning streak since 2015.The former middleweight champion last earned a technical decision win over Bruno Silva in March, which pushed his record to 1-1 since coming back from a broken leg.A heavyweight title bout between champion Jon Jones and former champ Stipe Miocic will headline UFC 309, the promotion's annual event at Madison Square Garden.As a result of the Weidman-Anders cancellation, a heavyweight tilt between Marcin Tybura and Jhonata Diniz was moved up to the televised preliminary card.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders face off during the UFC 309 ceremonial weigh-in at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2024 in New York City.

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theScore's Nick Baldwin makes his picks for the UFC 309 main-card bouts ahead of Saturday's event in New York.<h3>Heavyweight championship</h3>Jon Jones (27-1, 1 NC) vs. Stipe Miocic (20-4)One of the greatest mixed martial artists we've ever seen, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones returns from a 20-month layoff to make his first title defense against former two-time champ Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Not too many people - including oddsmakers - are giving Miocic a shot to become the first to truly defeat Jones. theScore Bet has the 42-year-old as a +425 underdog. Jones is the rightful favorite, but don't have too much confidence in any scenario. Jones, 37, is coming off a devastating pectoral tear, which forced him out of a fight (due to injury) for just the second time in his UFC career. Neither of these guys are in their prime, which opens up the door - just a little bit - for chaos to ensue.That said, this is still Jon Jones we're talking about. He's the man who's never legitimately lost a fight, and the man who sliced through Ciryl Gane as if he was butter the last time he stepped into the Octagon back in March 2023. One of the many reasons he's a future Hall of Famer and a championship-caliber fighter in his late 30s is his fight IQ. Jones is one of the smartest minds in the fight game, and he knows exactly how - and where - to win fights.Sometimes it's on the feet, like when he fought an elite wrestler in Daniel Cormier. Sometimes it's on the mat, like when he fought an established Muay Thai fighter in Gane.On Saturday, I see Jones mixing things up but primarily using his ground game to get the job done.Miocic is a competent wrestler; longtime fans will remember he scored six takedowns and compiled over 16 minutes of control time to beat Mark Hunt pre-UFC title reign. But Miocic's best work over the last eight years has come standing up. There's an argument to be made that he's even a better pure boxer than Jones.Jones has many tools in the striking department that could be effective against Miocic, such as oblique kicks, elbows, and high kicks. But again, an aging and smart fighter like Jones will almost always take the path of least resistance. We haven't seen much of Miocic off his back, so expect Jones to try to win rounds by pushing the former champ against the fence and scoring takedowns.It's hard to say whether Jones will find a finish - Miocic is tough to put away - but I could see him either winning with ground-and-pound or a submission in the championship rounds.The pick: Jones, fourth-round submission<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755508/cropped_GettyImages-2184969058.jpg?ts=1731691494" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755508/w220xh124_GettyImages-2184969058.jpg?ts=1731691494 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755508/w320xh180_GettyImages-2184969058.jpg?ts=1731691494 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755508/w640xh360_GettyImages-2184969058.jpg?ts=1731691494 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755508/w768xh432_GettyImages-2184969058.jpg?ts=1731691494 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755508/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2184969058.jpg?ts=1731691494 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Jeff Bottari / UFC / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3>Lightweight bout</h3>Charles Oliveira (34-10, 1 NC) vs. Michael Chandler (23-8)Charles Oliveira scored a knockout victory the first time he stepped into the cage with Michael Chandler three years ago. This time, I see the former UFC lightweight champion getting his hand raised with a trademark submission.Not only is Oliveira the more skilled, dangerous fighter on paper, but Chandler spent the last two years waiting for a fight with Conor McGregor that never materialized. Now Chandler is back to try to revitalize his career at the age of 38. That'll be tough to do in a deep lightweight division that tends to favor younger talent.Chandler absolutely has a puncher's chance - he nearly finished Oliveira in their first fight before succumbing to strikes himself - but it's exactly that: a puncher's chance. If Oliveira can keep Chandler at range on the feet, avoid the knockout blow, and then get hold of him, this is the Brazilian's fight to lose.The pick: Oliveira, second-round submission<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755509/cropped_GettyImages-2184960404.jpg?ts=1731691515" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755509/w220xh124_GettyImages-2184960404.jpg?ts=1731691515 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755509/w320xh180_GettyImages-2184960404.jpg?ts=1731691515 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755509/w640xh360_GettyImages-2184960404.jpg?ts=1731691515 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755509/w768xh432_GettyImages-2184960404.jpg?ts=1731691515 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755509/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2184960404.jpg?ts=1731691515 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Jeff Bottari / UFC / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3>Middleweight bout</h3>Bo Nickal (6-0) vs. Paul Craig (17-8-1)Middleweight prospect Bo Nickal is looking to keep the train rolling in his fourth UFC fight. But Paul Craig has played spoiler before and is hoping to do so again.Nickal is a whopping -1500 favorite on theScore Bet, which is quite wide given that Craig is his toughest challenge to date. But who are we kidding? Nickal's got this in the bag.Young fighters often make significant improvements between each fight, so expect to see some new tricks from Nickal. I suspect he'll keep things on the feet in this matchup, even though he's a phenomenal wrestler, simply because of the threat of Craig's submissions. We've seen Craig get knocked out before, and I'm afraid the Scottish fighter is in for a rough one again.The pick: Nickal, second-round TKO<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755510/cropped_GettyImages-2184959779.jpg?ts=1731691532" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755510/w220xh124_GettyImages-2184959779.jpg?ts=1731691532 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755510/w320xh180_GettyImages-2184959779.jpg?ts=1731691532 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755510/w640xh360_GettyImages-2184959779.jpg?ts=1731691532 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755510/w768xh432_GettyImages-2184959779.jpg?ts=1731691532 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755510/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2184959779.jpg?ts=1731691532 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Jeff Bottari / UFC / Getty</figcaption></figure>Other main-card predictions: Karine Silva def. Viviane Araujo by decision; Mauricio Ruffy def. James Llontop by TKO

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Jake Paul cruised past Mike Tyson in their highly anticipated boxing match Friday night, winning ...

Jake Paul cruised past Mike Tyson in their highly anticipated boxing match Friday night, winning via unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73) at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Paul handled Tyson with ease in what was an extremely forgettable fight between the YouTube star turned prizefighter and the former heavyweight champion. Paul appeared to carry Tyson to the scorecards and was booed after the fight.Tyson stepped into the ring for the first time since 2020 and competed in his first pro bout in 19 years.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"He's the greatest to ever do it," Paul said of Tyson in his postfight interview. "I'm inspired by him. This man is an icon. It's just an honor to be able to fight him. It was really tough like I expected it to be."Paul outlanded Tyson 78-18 in total punches and 47-13 in power punches, controlling the action from start to finish. Tyson connected with a few shots, but he was inactive for much of the fight and appeared to have difficulty moving around.Paul-Tyson was sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a professional bout despite Paul, 27, being more than three decades younger than Tyson, 58. It was the first live combat sports event to stream live on Netflix. (Widespread streaming issues seemed to overshadow what could've been a monumental night for the future of the broadcasting landscape.)Though Paul-Tyson was a pro bout, there were a couple of modifications to the rule set. The fight consisted of eight two-minute rounds (instead of the usual three minutes per round), and Paul and Tyson wore 14-ounce gloves (instead of the typical 12-ounce gloves).The matchup was originally scheduled to take place in July, but Tyson was forced to withdraw after suffering an ulcer flare-up on a flight.Tyson said he was "happy" with the outcome of the fight and wasn't surprised it went the distance."I came to fight," Tyson said. "I didn't prove nothing to anybody, just to myself."Tyson said he wasn't sure if he'll step into the ring again but didn't rule out the possibility. Tyson said he could "maybe" take on Paul's older brother Logan, who famously fought Floyd Mayweather in a 2021 exhibition bout. Logan, who was in the ring to celebrate Jake's victory, was confident he could beat Tyson.Paul said he tried to hurt Tyson "a little bit" throughout the fight but was "scared that he was gonna hurt me.""I did my best," Paul said.With the victory, Paul's pro record improves to 11-1 with seven knockouts. He's now riding a five-fight winning streak and hasn't lost since facing Tommy Fury in February 2023. The Ohio native's last three wins before Friday came via knockout.Tyson falls to a career 50-7-2 with the defeat to Paul. The former heavyweight champion squared off with Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout in November 2020 but hadn't competed professionally since a TKO loss to Kevin McBride in 2005.Paul said he can fight "anyone" he wants next after putting on "the biggest event" with Tyson and refused to make a specific call-out. However, Paul did address a potential matchup against unified super middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez."We crashed (Netflix)," Paul said. "Everyone is next on the list. ... Canelo needs me, so I'm not gonna even try to call him out. He knows he needs the payday, so he knows where the money man is at."

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Former welterweight title challenger Nick Diaz is out of his comeback fight against Vicente Luque, which was scheduled to take place at UFC 310, according to <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/11/16/24298028/nick-diaz-out-of-ufc-310-fight-against-vicente-luque-themba-gorimbo-targeted-to-step-in">MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew</a>.Themba Gorimbo reportedly agreed to step in on short notice and face Luque at the Dec. 7 event in Las Vegas.This is the second time Diaz has been forced out of a matchup against Luque. He was scheduled to return to the Octagon at UFC Abu Dhabi in August but was removed from the card two weeks before due to "travel issues." No reason was given for Diaz's latest withdrawal.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Diaz last competed in September 2021, suffering a third-round TKO loss to former champion Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. That was Diaz's first fight in over six years. Diaz hasn't gotten his hand raised since a 2011 bout against BJ Penn.Luque, the No. 14-ranked welterweight contender, will remain on the card and attempt to bounce back from a TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley that occurred in March. Gorimbo gets a significant step up in competition after beating Niko Price in October. The 33-year-old Zimbabwe native is riding a four-fight winning streak and is 4-1 in the promotion.Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is scheduled to defend his title against newcomer Kai Asakura in the UFC 310 main event. The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3129917" href="https://thescore.com/news/3129917">newly announced</a> co-headliner will see Shavkat Rakhmonov face Ian Machado Garry in a five-round welterweight bout.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 25: Nick Diaz enters the Octagon in his middleweight fight during the UFC 266 event on September 25, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Jake Paul admitted he carried Mike Tyson in their fight and didn't want to dish out too much dama...

Jake Paul admitted he carried Mike Tyson in their fight and didn't want to dish out too much damage against the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion.Paul earned a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3129911" href="https://thescore.com/news/3129911">lopsided unanimous decision victory</a> over Tyson in a highly anticipated boxing match Friday at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, but was booed by fans in attendance for putting on a lackluster performance. The YouTube star turned prizefighter said afterward he "definitely" took his foot off the gas "a bit" in the middle rounds when he noticed Tyson was getting tired."I wanted to give the fans a show," Paul said at the postfight press conference. "But I didn't want to hurt someone that didn't need to be hurt."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He added: "There was a point where I was just like, 'OK, he's not really engaging back.' I could just tell his age was showing a little bit."The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation sanctioned Paul-Tyson as a professional bout despite the fact Paul, 27, is more than three decades younger than Tyson. The fight marked Tyson's first time competing as a pro since 2005.Paul controlled the action from start to finish, outlanding Tyson 78-18 in total punches. Tyson got in a few shots but struggled with his movement and was essentially a stationary target from the third round onward."I tried to give the best fight I possibly could," said Paul, who improved to 11-1 with the victory. "But when someone's just surviving in the ring, basically, it's hard to make it exciting. I couldn't really get (Tyson) to engage me or slip shots or do something super cool or whatever. But I don't care about what people have to say."Paul offered praise for Tyson during his postfight interview in the ring, saying he's "the greatest to ever do it."

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: Jake Paul speaks during the post match press conference for LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Ian Machado Garry is stepping in to face Shavkat Rakhmonov in the new five-round co-main event of UFC 310 on Dec. 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC CEO Dana White announced Friday night.Garry - who was scheduled to headline UFC Tampa against Joaquin Buckley on Dec. 14 - replaces welterweight champion Belal Muhammad after Muhammad pulled out of the UFC 310 main event against Rakhmonov in late October due to a bone infection in his foot. Rakhmonov-Garry won't be for the interim 170-pound title.Meanwhile, Colby Covington has agreed to return to face Buckley in the new UFC Tampa main event.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>White also announced that a previously scheduled flyweight title bout between champion Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura has been elevated to the UFC 310 headliner.The fight between Rakhmonov and Garry - both of whom are undefeated - is almost guaranteed to decide Muhammad's next challenger. Rakhmonov is 6-0 in the UFC and 18-0 as a pro with all finishes. Garry has won eight fights in the Octagon and holds a 15-0 career record.Rakhmonov and Garry are ranked No. 3 and No. 7 in the division, respectively.Rakhmonov had expressed interest in an interim title bout against former champion Kamaru Usman and wrote on X that he was "very disappointed" in the division's contenders - aside from Garry - for not stepping up on short notice.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
I’m very disappointed in our division. Belal, Leon, Colby, Kamaru, Jack, Sean - you’ve all let fans down. The only one who backed up his words is Ian, and I respect that. But make no mistake, <a href="https://twitter.com/iangarryMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iangarryMMA</a> - I’m coming for your 0 and will fight for the belt after <a href="https://t.co/eE3Ps8aCoj">https://t.co/eE3Ps8aCoj</a>— Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov (@Rakhmonov1994) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rakhmonov1994/status/1857661220922527952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Covington hasn't stepped into the cage since suffering a unanimous decision defeat in a title fight against then-champion Leon Edwards at UFC 296 last December. Covington, a former interim champ, is seeking his first victory since March 2022 when he takes on Buckley - who has won five straight - at UFC Tampa.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 29: Ian Machado Garry of Ireland looks on prior to a welterweight fight against Michael Page of England during the UFC 303 event at T-Mobile Arena on June 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Katie Taylor eked past Amanda Serrano by the slimmest of margins in a Fight of the Year candidate...

Katie Taylor eked past Amanda Serrano by the slimmest of margins in a Fight of the Year candidate to keep her title.Taylor defeated Serrano via unanimous decision (95-94, 95-94, 95-94) in their highly anticipated rematch to retain the undisputed women's junior welterweight championship Friday night at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.The fight was the co-main event to a heavyweight bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Serrano, the unified featherweight champion, moved up three divisions to challenge Taylor in a rematch of their April 2022 instant classic. Taylor, then the undisputed lightweight champion, beat Serrano by split decision in the first women's boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden in New York.In the rematch, Serrano topped Taylor 324-217 in total punches landed and 287-208 in power punches landed.Taylor said after the victory she would be open to a trilogy bout with Serrano.Serrano had a strong start to the fight, rocking Taylor with an overhand left in the first round and landing the more effective punches throughout the first few stanzas. But Taylor bit down on her mouthguard and rallied in the second half to make the fight very close on the scorecards and, in the end, seal the judges' nod.Serrano suffered a gruesome cut - caused by a headbutt from Taylor - above her eye in the sixth round.With the victory, Taylor is now riding a two-fight winning streak and improves to a career 24-1. The Irishwoman captured the undisputed junior welterweight title in November 2023, beating Chantelle Cameron to avenge the sole loss of her career.Serrano had won five fights in a row and hadn't fallen short since first facing Taylor almost three years ago. The Puerto Rico native now holds a 47-3-1 record.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano fight during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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theScore has results for the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson boxing event at AT&T Stadium in Arlingto...

theScore has results for the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson boxing event at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.The highly anticipated card streamed on Netflix and featured a heavyweight main event between Paul, the YouTube star turned prizefighter, and Tyson, the legendary former champion who returned to the ring for his first professional fight since 2005.Full results from the card below:<h3>Main card (Netflix at 8 p.m. ET)</h3><ul>
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Jake Paul def. Mike Tyson via unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73)</li>
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Katie Taylor def. Amanda Serrano via unanimous decision (95-94, 95-94, 95-94) - undisputed women's junior welterweight title fight</li>
<li>Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos ruled split draw (112-114, 116-110, 113-113) - WBC welterweight title fight</li>
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Neeraj Goyat def. Whindersson Nunes via unanimous decision (59-55, 60-54, 60-54)</li>
</ul><h3>Preliminary card</h3><ul>
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Shadasia Green def. Melinda Watpool via split decision (97-93, 94-96, 96-94) - WBO women's super middleweight title fight</li>
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Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington Jr. def. Dana Coolwell via unanimous decision (80-70, 80-70, 80-70)</li>
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Lucas Bahdi def. Armando Casamonica via majority decision (95-95, 96-93, 98-92)</li>
</ul>

IRVING, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 13: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul pose at a press conference at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas on November 13, 2024 for their heavyweight world titles of the Premiere Boxing Championship which will be on November 15 Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States.

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UFC CEO Dana White said Friday he'd grant Jon Jones' wish of a superfight against Alex Pereira if...

UFC CEO Dana White said Friday he'd grant Jon Jones' wish of a superfight against Alex Pereira if the heavyweight champion faces and beats Tom Aspinall."If he beats Tom Aspinall, then, yes, I would do the Alex Pereira fight," White said on "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfIzWDUydHk">The Pat McAfee Show</a>."Jones is scheduled to defend his title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on Saturday in New York. The 37-year-old has remained adamant he has no interest in facing Aspinall, the interim heavyweight champion, after the Madison Square Garden event and instead wants to take on Pereira, the light heavyweight king. Jones has gone as far as to say he's willing to vacate his belt in order to face Pereira and that he plans to retire if the promotion opts not to book that matchup next.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>White's most recent comments seem to be a slight change of tune from the UFC CEO <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3121061" href="https://thescore.com/news/3121061">saying Thursday</a> that a fight between Jones and Pereira was "not happening.""If Jon Jones wants to fight again after Saturday night, he will fight Tom Aspinall," White said on "The Jim Rome Show."Jones said earlier this week he prefers the Pereira fight because it does more for his legacy. He also said Aspinall has been disrespectful toward him and called the Englishman an "asshole."However, White said it's Jones' responsibility, with two heavyweight champions in the UFC, to unify the belts."Opportunities were given to Jon Jones. He was 23, he was the youngest (light) heavyweight champion of all time," White said Friday. "Now, as he sits where he sits, it's his obligation to give it to the younger guy, to give him that opportunity."He added: "You can't just wanna do a fun fight and not fight the interim heavyweight champion, the guy who's next. If Jon Jones retired on Saturday, Tom Aspinall would be the heavyweight champion."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Jon Jones reacts with UFC President Dana White onstage during the UFC 309 press conference at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2024 in New York City.

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White: I'd give Jones the Pereira fight if he beats Aspinall

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former champ Stipe Miocic made weight Friday morning befor...

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former champ Stipe Miocic made weight Friday morning before they square off in the UFC 309 main event Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.Jones weighed in at 237.6 pounds, while Miocic came in at 248.6.Lightweights Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler were also on the mark for the co-main event. They both tipped the scale at 155.6 pounds.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall weighed in as the backup for Jones-Miocic, making weight at 254.8 pounds.Here are the ongoing UFC 309 weigh-in results:<h3>Main card (ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. ET)</h3><ul>
<li>Jon Jones (237.6) vs. Stipe Miocic (248.6)</li>
<li>Charles Oliveira (155.6) vs. Michael Chandler (155.6)</li>
<li>Bo Nickal (185.4) vs. Paul Craig (186)</li>
<li>Viviane Araujo (125.6) vs. Karine Silva (125.8)</li>
<li>Mauricio Ruffy (164.4) vs. James Llontop (166.2)*</li>
</ul><h3>Preliminary card (ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET)</h3><ul>
<li>Jonathan Martinez (135.8) vs. Marcus McGhee (135.6)</li>
<li>Chris Weidman (186) vs. Eryk Anders (185.6)</li>
<li>Jim Miller (155.6) vs. Damon Jackson (155.2)</li>
<li>David Onama (155.6) vs. Roberto Romero (155)</li>
</ul><h3>Early preliminary card (ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET)</h3><ul>
<li>Marcin Tybura (251) vs. Jhonata Diniz (253.2)</li>
<li>Mickey Gall (170.8) vs. Ramiz Brahimaj (170.2)</li>
<li>Bassil Hafez (171) vs. Oban Elliott (170)</li>
<li>Veronica Hardy (125.8) vs. Eduarda Moura (125.2)</li>
</ul>* Llontop misses weight by 1.2 pounds; fight scheduled as a 165-pound catchweight

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Stipe Miocic poses on the scale during the UFC 309 official weigh-in at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 15, 2024 in New York City.

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Mike Tyson says he slapped Jake Paul at Thursday's ceremonial weigh-ins because Paul stepped on h...

Mike Tyson says he slapped Jake Paul at Thursday's ceremonial weigh-ins because Paul stepped on his foot.The former heavyweight champion slapped Paul in the face during the last stare-down before they step into the ring Friday at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas."I was in my socks and he had on shoes. He stepped on my toe because he is a f-----g asshole," Tyson told <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/14/sports/heres-why-mike-tyson-slapped-jake-paul-at-pre-fight-weigh-in/">the New York Post's Michael Kaplan</a> moments after the incident. "I wanted to think it happened by accident. But now I think it may have happened on purpose.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I was in a lot of pain. I had to reciprocate."Tyson's slap went viral on social media, giving the fight one final boost before it streams live on Netflix.Tyson, 58, is slated to compete in a professional bout for the first time in 19 years. Paul, 27, will fight for the fourth time since December and is seeking his sixth straight victory.

Texas , United States - 14 November 2024; Mike Tyson, left, and Jake Paul face off during weigh-ins, held at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, USA, ahead of their heavyweight bout, on November 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Mike Tyson explains why he slapped 'asshole' Jake Paul at weigh-ins

theScore's Nick Baldwin makes his picks for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda ...

theScore's Nick Baldwin makes his picks for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 ahead of Friday's blockbuster event at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.<h3>Jake Paul (10-1) vs. Mike Tyson (50-6, 2 NCs)</h3>Let's get this out of the way: Tyson can knock Paul out. But that isn't the likeliest outcome.Paul is more than three decades younger than Tyson; Paul's 27 and Tyson's 58. That age gap is a huge hill for Tyson to climb, especially considering the former heavyweight champion hasn't stepped into the ring since 2020 and hasn't fought professionally in almost 20 years.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Meanwhile, Paul - the YouTube star turned boxer who's taken the combat sports world by storm in the last four years - has stayed busy, competing three times since December. "The Problem Child" is seeking his fifth straight victory.Friday's main event will be a relatively short one, as it's scheduled for a maximum of eight two-minute rounds. Tyson's best shot to win will come in the first round or two when he's fresh. Otherwise, Paul should be able to outlast him down the stretch.Ultimately, I think Paul has the movement and speed necessary to avoid the one-punch knockout, drag Tyson into deep waters, and make it a grueling affair. The big question is whether or not Paul finishes Tyson, and my gut says he'll put together a flurry of punches the referee decides is enough to wave off the fight.The pick: Paul, seventh-round TKO<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/637720/cropped_GettyImages-2162852699.jpg?ts=1721540046" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/637720/w220xh124_GettyImages-2162852699.jpg?ts=1721540046 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/637720/w320xh180_GettyImages-2162852699.jpg?ts=1721540046 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/637720/w640xh360_GettyImages-2162852699.jpg?ts=1721540046 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/637720/w768xh432_GettyImages-2162852699.jpg?ts=1721540046 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/637720/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2162852699.jpg?ts=1721540046 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Julio Aguilar / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3>Katie Taylor (23-1) vs. Amanda Serrano (47-2-1)</h3>Two-and-a-half years since Taylor and Serrano met in a highly anticipated title bout that ended up being widely considered the 2022 Fight of the Year, these two champions are still at the top of women's boxing and will square off again.This time, Taylor is putting the undisputed junior welterweight championship on the line against Serrano, the unified featherweight champ. (Taylor defended the undisputed lightweight title in their first fight but moved up in weight since.)The rematch is almost guaranteed to be another competitive fight, but Taylor's my choice as she's more accustomed to competing at 140 pounds. The Irishwoman looked terrific in her last win over Chantelle Cameron and showed no real signs of slowing down.The pick: Taylor, unanimous decision<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/603238/cropped_GettyImages-1802663868.jpg?ts=1700957321" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/603238/w220xh124_GettyImages-1802663868.jpg?ts=1700957321 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/603238/w320xh180_GettyImages-1802663868.jpg?ts=1700957321 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/603238/w640xh360_GettyImages-1802663868.jpg?ts=1700957321 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/603238/w768xh432_GettyImages-1802663868.jpg?ts=1700957321 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/603238/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1802663868.jpg?ts=1700957321 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Stephen McCarthy / Sportsfile / Getty</figcaption></figure>

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What's old is new again.  The UFC is ditching the new glove style introduced earlier this year an...

What's old is new again.The UFC is ditching the new glove style introduced earlier this year and going back to the old design for good, CEO Dana White said Thursday.It was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3126899" href="https://thescore.com/news/3126899">reported</a> earlier this week that fighters would wear the old gloves at Saturday's UFC 309 event in New York, though it wasn't clear if the change was permanent.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>White said he made the call to go back to the previous style because "there were a lot of complaints" about the new gloves."We originally created these gloves to stop eye pokes," White <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H54wGhBlTGc">said</a> at the UFC 309 prefight press conference. "We had good intentions with them. They didn't work out. People weren't happy with them. I actually made the decision. Called our chief operating officer, Lawrence (Epstein), and said, 'I'm switching the gloves. I want the old gloves back.'"UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who headlines this weekend's Madison Square Garden card against Stipe Miocic, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3120393" href="https://thescore.com/news/3120393">said</a> Wednesday it was "a major relief" to be able to wear the old gloves."I'm really excited about the old gloves," Jones said. "I got sent a pair of the new gloves several weeks ago. I tried them on and I thought they were tight. They were very uncomfortable for me."The UFC unveiled the new gloves in April - aiming to reduce cuts and abrasions, eye pokes, and hand injuries - and began using them at events in June. Some media members speculated the new gloves led to a decrease in knockouts.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 17: Detail view of the gloves of Oban Elliott of England during the UFC 298 event at Honda Center on February 17, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

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UFC CEO Dana White doesn't see Conor McGregor coming back to the Octagon until well into 2025.  "...

UFC CEO Dana White doesn't see Conor McGregor coming back to the Octagon until well into 2025."When Conor comes back, which I see being sometime in the later part of next year, we'll see where everybody's at and what's going on. And we'll figure out who faces Conor," White said Thursday on "<a href="https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/1857154396330832285">The Jim Rome Show</a>."McGregor's highly anticipated return has been delayed several times. The former two-division champion was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June - in a matchup that was more than a year in the making at that point - but was forced off the card because of a broken toe. McGregor and Chandler served as the two coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter 31" in early 2023.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>White said he believes McGregor "definitely wants to come back," according to <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/11/14/24296698/dana-white-anticipates-conor-mcgregor-fighting-later-part-of-next-year-he-definitely-wants-come-back">MMA Fighting's Damon Martin</a>.The UFC CEO still sees Chandler as an option for McGregor's next opponent, though he wouldn't commit to the matchup. Chandler is slated for a rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 on Saturday in New York."I think Conor and Chandler both like that fight. There's no denying - that's why everybody was so excited about it - Chandler and Conor McGregor is a fun fight," White said.In September, McGregor said he wanted to fight twice next year and complete his current UFC contract.The Irishman hinted last month he could face Dan Hooker at a February event in Saudi Arabia.McGregor is currently in the midst of a civil trial in Ireland in which a woman alleged that the fighter and another man sexually assaulted her in 2018. McGregor testified in court Wednesday and denied the allegations.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Conor McGregor steps on the scale in front of a packed house at the UFC 264 ceremonial weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV, United States.

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White expects McGregor's next UFC fight in 'later part of next year'

Dana White isn't interested in seeing UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones take on light heavyweigh...

Dana White isn't interested in seeing UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones take on light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira.The UFC CEO said Thursday on "<a href="https://x.com/jedigoodman/status/1857145277121187970">The Jim Rome Show</a>" that Jones must fight interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall next if he decides against retirement after his fight with Stipe Miocic this weekend at UFC 309."He's not fighting Pereira," White said. "Not happening."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>White added: "(Pereira) is a middleweight who moved up to light heavyweight. He's also a kickboxer who has done very, very well in MMA. His wrestling isn't even near the level of Jon Jones, and Jon Jones is way bigger than him. If Jon Jones wants to fight again after Saturday night, he will fight Tom Aspinall."Earlier this week, Jones <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3127676" href="https://thescore.com/news/3127676">said</a> he was only interested in fighting Pereira after he defends his belt against Miocic, a former two-time champion, in the main event of the UFC's annual trip to Madison Square Garden. Jones added that he would happily walk away from the sport if the promotion wasn't interested in the Pereira matchup.Jones said he doesn't want to unify the heavyweight titles with Aspinall because a superfight against Pereira does more for his legacy - and also because he doesn't think the Englishman has shown him respect.However, White believes Jones will eventually turn a corner and agree to fight Aspinall."Jon, when he was 23 years old and became the youngest champion ever, somebody gave him the opportunity for greatness," White said. "And I think Jon will eventually come back and face Tom Aspinall."White added: "If he wins, he'll disappear for a while and then that competitive spirit will start bubbling up again. Then money will talk. If he doesn't decide to retire, he absolutely, positively fights Aspinall."When asked if Jones is outright ducking Aspinall, White didn't agree."For anybody to say he's ducking anybody, Jon Jones is 37, 38 years old. He's fought everybody," White said. "He's fought all the best in the world in their prime. Been doing it since he was 23 years old. He doesn't duck anybody. And he's undefeated, he's never lost a fight, which is unbelievable."

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 27: UFC CEO Dana White is seen on stage during the UFC 303 press conference at T-Mobile Arena on June 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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