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Arman Tsarukyan's next UFC fight is scheduled for November 22 against Dan Hooker in Doha, Qatar, but he has missed out on an immediate title shot after a previous setback. The fight is part of a busy UFC event featuring other contenders, and Tsarukyan has been active in grappling competitions during his layoff.
Alexander Volkanovski has announced Lerone Murphy as his next opponent, with a potential fight scheduled for December, following Murphy's impressive first-round knockout at UFC 319, which has garnered praise from commentators and suggests Murphy is a rising contender in the featherweight division.
Tom Aspinall humorously teases a major announcement amid ongoing UFC heavyweight division drama, claiming Jon Jones is retired and asserting himself as the undisputed champion with a forthcoming fight date and location.
Kevin Holland is set to face Reinier De Ridder at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. De Ridder, known for his success in ONE Championship, is coming off a win against Gerald Meerschaert, while Holland recently suffered a TKO loss due to a rib injury. This fight could propel De Ridder into the Top 15 rankings or reestablish Holland as a Middleweight contender. UFC 311 will also feature other notable fights, including a rumored headline bout between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.
Conor McGregor has confirmed that his fight with Michael Chandler will happen in 2024 after discussing it with UFC CEO Dana White. Both fighters have been inactive for a while, with McGregor recovering from an injury and Chandler not having fought since November 2022.
Roman Dolidze will replace Carlos Ulberg on eight days' notice to fight Anthony Smith at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. Dolidze, moving up a weight class, has had a challenging year after a strong 2022, while Smith aims to build on his recent first-round submission victory.
Mike Tyson has recovered from a medical scare involving nausea and dizziness on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles and is still set to fight Jake Paul in July. Despite the incident, both Tyson and Paul confirm that the bout will proceed as planned, with Paul vowing to "put Tyson to sleep" in the upcoming match.
Jake Paul confirmed that his fight with Mike Tyson is still on despite Tyson experiencing a medical emergency due to an ulcer flare-up. Tyson's representative assured that he is doing great, and the highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be livestreamed on Netflix.
Carlos Ulberg will replace Khalil Rountree to face Jamahal Hill in the co-main event of UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. Ulberg steps in after Rountree's suspension for a banned substance, bringing a six-fight winning streak. Hill aims to recover from a knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300.
Michael Chandler has confirmed that while he hasn't signed a contract yet, he is preparing for a UFC fight against Conor McGregor on June 29, as claimed by McGregor on social media. Chandler is set to start his fight camp in Florida and has expressed confidence in the bout taking place, despite acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the sport. McGregor, who has a history of fighting at various weight classes, has stated the fight will be at 185lbs, a claim Chandler is indifferent about, focusing instead on staying ready for any scenario.