Dana White talks Jon Jones UFC promo video, Francis Ngannou predicts Jake Paul defeat, Conor McGregor doubles down on BKFC star: MMA News Roundup
Dana White addresses the Jon Jones UFC promo video, Francis Ngannou predicts the result of Jake Paul's next fight, and Conor McGregor doubles down on Mike Perry's 'firing'.
Find out more details in today's (Sept. 4) Sportskeeda daily news roundup.
#3. Dana White addresses Jon Jones promo video that aired during DWCS event
Dana White has continued his campaign for Jon Jones to be recognized as the No.1 pound-for-pound fighter, with a promotional video about 'Bones' airing during the latest DWCS event.
The promo highlighted a number of stats and accolades Jones has achieved throughout his career, as well as proclaiming that he is the greatest fighter of all time.
At the DWCS post-fight presser, the UFC CEO was asked about the video and said:
"I was in the back, I didn't even see it air, I didn't even know they aired that thing. Did you guys read them [Jon Jones' statistics]? Did you guys read the stats? Well, he recently just beat the number one heavyweight in the world. Hope you guys read that stat."
Check out White's comments here:
#2. Jake Paul reveals Francis Ngannou's prediction for his upcoming bout against Mike Tyson
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will finally step into the ring on Nov. 15 following a delay in their matchup reaching the squared circle.
Ahead of what will be the biggest bout of his boxing career so far, 'The Problem Child' recently revealed Francis Ngannou has told him his prediction for the fight. Whilst Paul ultimately believes he'll pick up the victory, he found it humorous that the former UFC star actually expects 'Iron Mike' to knock him out.
Speaking in a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Paul said:
"Mike is big and beefy, and thick and strong, and yeah Francis actually said that he thinks Mike's going to knock me out, which is funny. But I do have to be careful in the early rounds, because he has that crazy, crazy punching power."
Check out Jake Paul's comments here:
#1. UFC star Conor McGregor doubles down on stance that Mike Perry has been fired from BKFC
Conor McGregor recently took another jab at BKFC star Mike Perry following a fan asking the Irishman about 'Platinum's' status in the promotion.
After Perry's sixth-round knockout loss to Jake Paul in July, 'The Notorious' infamously tweeted that the former UFC welterweight had been fired from BKFC due to his performance. Perry later denied McGregor's claims, stating that the Dublin native isn't in a position to fire him as he owns a stake in BKFC as well.
In a now-deleted tweet, however, Conor McGregor made yet another dig at Mike Perry's expense. McGregor doubled down on his stance that Perry has been fired, as well as making a jibe at his stake in the company.
The former UFC double champ wrote:
"Michael you are not any owner of the BKFC. Not an iota. You have the tiniest minute dot of a share in Triller. The social media video app. Which is promising in fairness. But it's a speckle you have. You hold nothing in bare knuckle. Not an iota. And trust me, you're out bro. With no feelings... But you won't be straight back in my ring that is out straight."