. THE FIGHTS .

Boxing

Artur Beterbiev (20-0) vs. Dmitry Bivol (23-0)

Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM PT (main event)
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia
Broadcast: Available on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View

Main Event: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol

• Weight Class: Light Heavyweight (Title Fight)

• Betting Odds: Beterbiev (+120) vs. Bivol (-145)

A massive unification bout between unbeaten light heavyweight champions Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is set to crown the undisputed champion. Both fighters boast impressive records and knockout power. Don’t miss this fight! Odds subject to change.

Link to fight here.

UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira

Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: Available on ESPN+

Main Event: Brandon Royval (#3) vs. Tatsuro Taira (#10)

• Betting Odds: Royval (-150) vs. Taira (+130)

In this exciting flyweight clash, top contender Brandon Royval will face rising star Tatsuro Taira.

Odds subject to change. Link to fight here.

. THE HIGHLIGHTS .

Jake Paul Training Footage Fails to Impress

Jake Paul has shared footage of his training camp as he gets ready to fight Mike Tyson, and the footage isn't flattering. Fans are unimpressed, calling his movement "amateur af." We agree it's not the most flattering footage. We're pretty sure Tyson will be punching back 😂.

Alex Pereira's Brutal KO vs Khalil Rountree Jr

Old-school "just bleed" fans got their wish with Pereira vs Rountree. Pereira got plenty of highlight-reel-worthy hits, but the fight-ending jab in round 4 will go down in the history books as the greatest jab in UFC history, leaving Rountree with a mangled face.

Referee Marc Goddard spoke to Joe Rogan after the fight and said of Pereira's jabs, "The way he hits people, the sound is like nothing I’ve ever heard before. It's ungodly." 

John McCarthy Calls for Referee Dave Seljestad to Quit After Controversial Bout

Almeida won at UFC 307, but the fight was shrouded in controversy after referee Dave Seljestad let several fouls go. Veteran ref John McCarthy spoke out against Dave Seljestad's refereeing, which he believes "destroyed the fight" between César Almeida and Ihor Potieria. McCarthy said, “Okay, whatever, stop, quit, retire. The sport has passed you by, and you’re not doing your job, so you’re no good for anybody. You can hate me now.” 

Jon Jones Hits Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson With Flying Knee in Training

Wrestling may be "the hardest sport in the world," but Gable Steveson has a new respect for Jon Jones after the UFC heavyweight champion hit Steveson with an accidental flying knee when the wrestler came in for a shot. If he wasn't aware that MMA's a whole different beast, he is now!

. THE HEAT .

Kayla Harrison is One-Trick Pony, According to Peña

Julianna Peña called Kayla Harrison a one-trick pony after Harrison was tested in her match vs Ketlen Vieira. Peña said she was "Definitely not impressed," adding, "I definitely think that at some point or another, like Ronda, when you figure out the one trick pony of being able to stuff a takedown, you realize that the fight is more competitive and more even than people want to give it credit for."

"The World Knows I Won," Says Strickland to DDP As He Calls for a Date for Rematch

Sean Strickland is calling for a rematch against DuPlessis, saying "The world knows I won, you know I won. God gave you a gift in this cut and I still won. I understand that you wanna duck me a little bit." He has Dana's approval. So... rematch when?

Usman tells Buckley to "Get In Line" after UFC 307 Callout

After defeating Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, Joaquin Buckley called out Kamaru Usman for a #1 contender fight. But the Nigerian Nightmare is unimpressed, replying, “Well, I mean, take a number and get in line. I believe he’s probably, what, the tenth or eleventh guy, I don’t know how many guys have called me out, it is what it is." 

. THE BONUS .

With Bivol’s fight this weekend, just a reminder below how tough he is. This is from Bivol vs Canelo in May 2022.

. THAT’S ALL .

That’s all for now.

See you on the next edition.

Stay ready,
Fight Fan Crew 👊