MMA News Roundup: Dana White announces the venue for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic for UFC 295; Colby Covington likely challenger for Leon Edwards next; Former UFC champion warns Alex Pereira

The action-packed world of MMA witnesses numerous remarkable happenings every day. However, due to a lack of time, many fans frequently miss out on a number of these noteworthy MMA world updates. But you can relax. We’re back with our MMA news roundup yet again. It will keep you in tune with the world of your favorite sport, notifying you about a few eye-catching incidents that took place within the last 24 hours.

Today, after starting off with a huge announcement from the UFC boss, Dana White, we’ll also know about the former UFC champ Matt Serra’s take on Alex Pereira’s initial UFC Light Heavyweight bout. Lastly, we’ll take a look at Leon Edwards’ revelation about his next title defense bout to wrap things up for the day.

Dana White confirms Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic

The famed UFC star, Jon Jones, made his comeback at UFC 285 and also ramped up a dominant victory against Ciryl Gane. Post his victory, the current UFC Heavyweight king also called out one of the greatest UFC Heavyweights, Stipe Miocic. But subsequent reports stated Miocic might not be interested in the bout.

However, the UFC boss, Dana White, busted all myths recently. Taking to the UFC’s official social media handles, White revealed that they had worked out a Jones vs Miocic bout for the UFC 295. He further disclosed that the event was scheduled for 11 November at the coveted Madison Square Garden.

How excited are you for this enthraller? Do you think ‘Bones’ will manage to get a win even against Miocic?

Matt Serra warns Alex Pereira ahead of his first Light Heavyweight bout

The former UFC Welterweight king, Matt Serra, recently caught up with the UFC color commentator and podcaster, Joe Rogan, on an episode of his podcast. Along with a volley of other topics, Serra also talked about the famed former UFC Middleweight champ, Alex Pereira’s next and first Light Heavyweight bout at UFC 291 against Jan Blachowicz. It may be said that Serra was a bit skeptical about Pereira’s prowess at Light Heavyweight.

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He revealed his opinion after comparing Pereira to his archrival, Israel Adesanya. He said, “Izzy is harder to get down than Alex and I think Jan is gonna get him down and I don’t think he is getting up”. Georges St-Pierre’s former rival also revealed how Blachowicz constantly kicks his opponent’s shins and that he had “f*cked [Magomed] Ankalaev” with the same technique.

Do you think Serra’s prediction will come true? Or do you think ‘Poatan’s’ hands will be enough to prove him wrong?

Leon Edwards discloses his next bout will probably be against Colby Covington

A number of fans had criticized the UFC boss Dana White’s announcement about Colby Covington being the next Welterweight title shot contender. Even the UFC Welterweight champ, Leon Edwards, initially didn’t want to fight ‘Chaos’. He revealed his current condition and when he would be returning to the octagon in a recent interview with ‘ESPN’.

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Amid his words, Edwards also hinted that he had accepted the UFC’s decision. He himself revealed that “Colby is gonna be the opponent” in his next fight. ‘Rocky’ also said that it would probably be the month of “October or November” when we might get to see this fight.

How eager are you to witness this bout? Do you think it will be the second title defense for ‘Rocky’?

Some more MMA news

• Due to a rare brain illness of the latter, Jack Della Maddalena vs. Josiah Harrell at UFC 290 got canceled.
• Pedro Munhoz stepped in as Marlon Vera’s new UFC 292 opponent.