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01 Jan Jon Jones: ‘I have no interest in fighting in the UFC until I get paid what I believe I’m worth’

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<img alt="Jon Jones (EL, MMAF)" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/RIjZRzcI7IvjMg4pIZFwzUjBwBs=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66983860/411_Jon_Jones.0.0.jpg"> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/47/jon-jones">Jon Jones</a> is deadly serious about sitting out until the UFC pays him what he believes he’s worth. The UFC’s light heavyweight champion has engaged in a very public war of words with promotion president <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2230/dana-white">Dana White</a>...

01 Jan UFC provides detailed COVID-19 testing instructions, graphic sheet for ‘Fight Island’ attendees

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/wY0LzeX0UNA1q1BoGrh6pUSVa8E=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66984064/136_Tyron_Woodley_x_Darren_Till.0.jpg"> Esther Lin, MMA Fighting As <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/23/21299705/ufc-test-fighters-corners-covid-19-fight-island-abu-dhabi">previously reported</a>, the UFC has revised its COVID-19 testing protocol for the upcoming “Fight Island” events, and MMA Fighting has obtained documentation on those procedures. While the Nevada Athletic Commission provided guidelines for recent fight...

01 Jan Video: Mickey Gall doesn’t care if Mike Perry gets COVID-19, ‘I still want to fight him’

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/phMkBAADtJHsG0SCtTOupsCVUmg=/150x0:1770x1080/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66984231/gallscrum.0.jpg"> MMA Fighting Ahead of Saturday’s <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1123/june-27-ufc-event">UFC on ESPN 12</a> welterweight co-main event, <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3519/mickey-gall">Mickey Gall</a> talks to reporters about how he feels opponent <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3801/mike-perry">Mike Perry</a> has been developing, making the most of his time in quarantine during the...

01 Jan UFC on ESPN 12 video: Mike Perry wants girlfriend in corner to ‘give me a kiss and tell me go get ‘em’

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/td2yk9DfiM9b1aIa9IBsgD1u5sw=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66984505/122_Mike_Perry.0.jpg"> Esther Lin, MMA Fighting <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/weight-class/welterweight">Welterweight</a> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3801/mike-perry">Mike Perry</a> was not in the greatest of moods at a virtual media day for his fight at UFC on ESPN 12. With at least seven pounds to cut, talking to reporters was...

01 Jan Morning Report: Jorge Masvidal responds to Dana White: “We don’t see eye-to-eye on anything”

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/FF6TI6kCEMe8VdgY_js1V6x9siI=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66979701/023_Jorge_Masvidal.0.jpg"> Esther Lin, MMA Fighting The battle between <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/520/jorge-masvidal">Jorge Masvidal</a> and <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2230/dana-white">Dana White</a> continues. For most of the year, Jorge Masvidal was viewed as the top contender in the welterweight division. Then, a dispute over money arose and instead,...

01 Jan Gilbert Burns ‘happy’ with pay for UFC 251, Jorge Masvidal claims he took ‘lowest money possible’

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/qlN4KrF72gPcUPcaNtbwcz5HS4Q=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66979973/039_Gilbert_Burns_vs_Dan_Moret.0.jpg"> Esther Lin, MMA Fighting When <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2911/gilbert-burns">Gilbert Burns</a> was offered the opportunity to face <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2033/kamaru-usman">Kamaru Usman</a> for the welterweight title at <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1125/ufc-251">UFC 251</a>, he didn’t hesitate to say yes. But he also made sure to get paid what...

01 Jan Video: What the Heck, Episode 13: Shane Burgos, Justin Jaynes, Youssef Zalal and Sean Woodson

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<img alt="UFC Fight Night: Emmett v Burgos" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/2QuckrKPdaSd6V9W0Nz_XmlbHXw=/8x0:4928x3280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66980438/1251054659.jpg.0.jpg"> Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC On this week’s episode of What the Heck, UFC featherweight <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3925/shane-burgos">Shane Burgos</a> (6:58) recaps his incredible co-main event bout with <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3686/josh-emmett">Josh Emmett</a> at UFC on ESPN 11, talks...

01 Jan Mickey Gall on Mike Perry fight: ‘I think it’s one of the dumbest fighters versus one of the smartest’

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/zoCbL_kuff3s1T1ApevL1wtxiFU=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66980825/207_Mickey_Gall.0.jpg"> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3519/mickey-gall">Mickey Gall</a> stayed ready for a short notice opportunity, and when the UFC came calling with an offer to fight <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3801/mike-perry">Mike Perry</a>, he was more than happy to accept. According to the 28-year-old New Jersey native, Perry’s name has previously...

01 Jan UFC on ESPN 12 virtual media day

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<img alt="Khabib Nurmagomedov v Dustin Poirier face off in Abu Dhabi" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/CHacHHLtDEKtP3egMH6jLjii08U=/0x0:3152x2101/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66981105/1166335955.jpg.0.jpg"> Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images At UFC on ESPN 12 virtual media day, the top fighters at this Saturday’s event will speak to the media Thursday afternoon. The schedule is...

01 Jan Max Rohskopf breaks silence on UFC on ESPN 11, decision to call fight on stool

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/que3RCQaaybSik3NI3JCHR4_1eU=/8x0:4928x3280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66976620/GettyImages_1251023027.0.jpg"> Zuffa LLC In the aftermath on <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1121/ufc-on-espn-11">UFC on ESPN 11</a>, it was the event’s opening contest that has become the biggest story. On Saturday, <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4897/austin-hubbard">Austin Hubbard</a> welcomed newcomer <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5346/max-rohskopf">Max Rohskopf</a> to the octagon in a lightweight bout. After...