UFC News round up: Conor McGregor vs Leon Edwards super-fight pitched for London; Recording artist teases Jon Jones song, Jake Paul accused of contractual failures by ex-UFC fighter, Khabib Nurmagomedov reaches Abu Dhabi after Bellator-RIZN event in Tokyo. Here is a detailed UFC news round-up today. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
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Conor McGregor vs Leon Edwards super-fight pithed for London
A fantastic underdog story of 2022 had Leon Edwards defeating Kamaru Usman in a welterweight title match during the fight at UFC 278. It was rumored that the two might cross paths within the cage once more in 2023. The championship rematch, which was said to take place in Edwards’ hometown of London, England, was approved even by UFC president Dana White.
Usman recently revealed his hand injury. And Conor McGregor is recommended as a backup opponent by fight fans.
Heard through the grapevine that UFC looking to offer @Leon_edwardsmma… @TheNotoriousMMA at #UFC286 for the WW Championship.
Reading between the lines, I assume McGregor would take 1 USADA test in February then UFC waver the 6 month window, similar to Lesnar x Hunt.
— Dan | 3 Hit U (@Dan3HitU) January 2, 2023
UFC News round up: Recording artist teases Jon Jones song
Jon Jones is regarded as one of the biggest fighters in the UFC. He is still unbeaten in the light heavyweight division. Jones recently defeated Dominick Reyes to successfully defend his light heavyweight belt, improving his career record to 26-1 with one no-contest. Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes are the front-runners to introduce “Bones” back into the heavyweight division this year. “Bones” is desperate to make a comeback this year.
A recording artist, one of Jon Jones’ followers, announced that he would soon release a song about the UFC icon.
Jon Jones Still the GOAT 🐐 I have mad respect for My guy 🫱🏼🫲🏾 #JonJones song coming soon?@JonnyBones pic.twitter.com/fw77AVbkSd
— iTzArTeM (@itzartem) January 4, 2023
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Jake Paul accused of contractual failures by ex-UFC fighter
Mike Perry has been open about wanting to fight Jake Paul. But he didn’t assert that desire into a contract until 2023. Perry released what he said as a bout contract promising to box Paul for up to eight rounds of three minutes each on February 18, 2023 (or another date of Paul’s promoter’s choosing). He criticized the former boxer-turned-YouTuber for pulling out of their battle.
Perry posted on Twitter, “I signed a deal to fight [Jake Paul], but he changed his mind.”
I signed a contract to fight @jakepaul but he changed his mind 🤷♂️
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) January 3, 2023
Wya @jakepaul pic.twitter.com/ecNSkD7lva
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) January 4, 2023
UFC News round up: Khabib Nurmagomedov reaches Abu Dhabi
Khabib Nurmagomedov, a legend in the UFC, recently shared a photo on social media with Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, director general of tourism at the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.
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Khabib was previously seen in Japan attending Rizin 40: “Rizin vs. Bellator” in Tokyo. Gadzhi Rabadanov’s victory over Koji Takeda in the opening bout of the main event was celebrated by Nurmagomedov via social media posts and images.
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