Would you believe it if we told you that Chuck Norris, a legendary figure in martial arts and popular culture, turned 84 this past Sunday (March 10th)? Well, it is true, and we must accept that age is just a number. As we reflect on his incredible career and impact on the world of martial arts films, we must acknowledge one of his most important contributions to the genre: his role in Golden Harvest’s The Way of the Dragon.
Chuck Norris in The Delta Force
With a black belt in Tang Soo Do, this Oklahoma native star is one of the most recognizable figures in the world of martial arts movies. Known for his incredible skills and tough-guy persona, he has left a lasting impression on the industry.
But did you know that he once gained weight in preparation for a role that would pit him against another martial arts legend,...
Chuck Norris in The Delta Force
With a black belt in Tang Soo Do, this Oklahoma native star is one of the most recognizable figures in the world of martial arts movies. Known for his incredible skills and tough-guy persona, he has left a lasting impression on the industry.
But did you know that he once gained weight in preparation for a role that would pit him against another martial arts legend,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The 2023 Espys looked a little different this year, going without a host for the first time in its 31-year history amid the Hollywood writers strike. The sports celebrations carried on, though, with athletes across various games uniting at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the night’s big winner, taking home both best athlete, men’s sports and best NFL player, with the Chiefs also winning for best team. Mikaela Shiffrin (best athlete, women’s sports), Angel Reese (best breakthrough athlete), LeBron James (best record-breaking performance) and Lionel Messi (best championship performance) were also among the top honorees.
Presenters included Damar Hamlin, Dwyane Wade, Travis Kelce, Sue Bird, Mike Tyson and Livvy Dunne, with performances by Lil Wayne and H.E.R. — who performed a tribute to the 30th anniversary of the V Foundation and Jim Valvano’s iconic Espys speech in...
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the night’s big winner, taking home both best athlete, men’s sports and best NFL player, with the Chiefs also winning for best team. Mikaela Shiffrin (best athlete, women’s sports), Angel Reese (best breakthrough athlete), LeBron James (best record-breaking performance) and Lionel Messi (best championship performance) were also among the top honorees.
Presenters included Damar Hamlin, Dwyane Wade, Travis Kelce, Sue Bird, Mike Tyson and Livvy Dunne, with performances by Lil Wayne and H.E.R. — who performed a tribute to the 30th anniversary of the V Foundation and Jim Valvano’s iconic Espys speech in...
- 7/13/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2023 Espy Awards have been handed out, and this year’s ESPYs honorees include people behind some of the biggest stories in sports over the last year.
Among the highlights, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and skier Mikaela Shiffrin took home top honors, winning Best Athlete in men’s and women’s sports, respectively.
Naturally, the Chiefs took home Best Team, and Mahomes took home another Espy for Best NFL player, thanks to the team’s Super Bowl Lvii win earlier this year, their second in 4 years. (Mahomes also led the Chiefs to victory at the Super Bowl in 2019.)
Angel Reese, the Lsu women’s basketball star who led the team to its 2023 NCAA championship win — and also prompted a lot of people into revealing how racist they are when she celebrated her success in a manner identical to her chief rival, Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark, but unlike Clark,...
Among the highlights, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and skier Mikaela Shiffrin took home top honors, winning Best Athlete in men’s and women’s sports, respectively.
Naturally, the Chiefs took home Best Team, and Mahomes took home another Espy for Best NFL player, thanks to the team’s Super Bowl Lvii win earlier this year, their second in 4 years. (Mahomes also led the Chiefs to victory at the Super Bowl in 2019.)
Angel Reese, the Lsu women’s basketball star who led the team to its 2023 NCAA championship win — and also prompted a lot of people into revealing how racist they are when she celebrated her success in a manner identical to her chief rival, Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark, but unlike Clark,...
- 7/13/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The biggest names in sports and entertainment came together on Wednesday night to honor the year’s best, most influential and inspiring athletes at the 2023 Espy Awards.
Coming into the big show — held this year a the Dolby Theater in Hollywood — some sports icons and burgeoning stars were getting special recognition for impressive displays for the first time. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James entered the Best Record-Breaking Performance for the first time, following his show-stopping basketball season during which he broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record.
Additionally, Soccer star and darling of last year’s FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi also received his first-ever nomination for Best Athlete in Men’s Sports, where he joined two-time nominee and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin received her third nomination for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports this year, joining newcomers to the category basketball player A’ja Wilson,...
Coming into the big show — held this year a the Dolby Theater in Hollywood — some sports icons and burgeoning stars were getting special recognition for impressive displays for the first time. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James entered the Best Record-Breaking Performance for the first time, following his show-stopping basketball season during which he broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record.
Additionally, Soccer star and darling of last year’s FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi also received his first-ever nomination for Best Athlete in Men’s Sports, where he joined two-time nominee and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin received her third nomination for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports this year, joining newcomers to the category basketball player A’ja Wilson,...
- 7/13/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Who was the best athlete in the various sports during the past year? What was the best play and top record-breaking performance? Who made the biggest breakthrough? ESPN today revealed the nominees for its 2023 ESPYs, which will name winners in those categories and more.
The hardware will be handed out July 12 in Los Angeles, with ABC airing the ceremony live at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et. See the full list of nominees below.
Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi, who is taking his talents to South Beach to play for the Mls’ Inter Miami Cf next month, is up for Best Athlete, Men’s Sports for the first time, as is MLB slugger Aaron Judge. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin has a third nom for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports, vying against three first-timers: the WNBA’s A’ja Wilson, the Nwsl’s Sophia Smith and tennis ace Iga Świątek.
Recipients of...
The hardware will be handed out July 12 in Los Angeles, with ABC airing the ceremony live at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et. See the full list of nominees below.
Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi, who is taking his talents to South Beach to play for the Mls’ Inter Miami Cf next month, is up for Best Athlete, Men’s Sports for the first time, as is MLB slugger Aaron Judge. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin has a third nom for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports, vying against three first-timers: the WNBA’s A’ja Wilson, the Nwsl’s Sophia Smith and tennis ace Iga Świątek.
Recipients of...
- 6/21/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Joseph Quinn has criticisedStranger Things trolls for harassing his co-star.
The actor played Eddie Munson in the fourth season of the hit Netflix show, and swiftly became a favourite among viewers.
Quinn shared the majority of his early scenes with Grace Van Dien, with Eddie striking up an unlikely friendship with cheerleader Chrissy Cunningham in the first episode.
After the season was released in July 2022, Van Dien found herself the subject of relentless negative comments, and Quinn has now addressed these during a live Q&a at Showmasters’ London Comic Con.
During the event on Saturday (4 March), Quinn was asked: “I just wanted to ask from the perspective of an actor and a friend and supporter of women, what your thoughts are on the harassment that Grace Van Dien’s received for playing your on-screen love interest?”
Quinn called the harassment “awful”, adding: “I was talking to her about it.
The actor played Eddie Munson in the fourth season of the hit Netflix show, and swiftly became a favourite among viewers.
Quinn shared the majority of his early scenes with Grace Van Dien, with Eddie striking up an unlikely friendship with cheerleader Chrissy Cunningham in the first episode.
After the season was released in July 2022, Van Dien found herself the subject of relentless negative comments, and Quinn has now addressed these during a live Q&a at Showmasters’ London Comic Con.
During the event on Saturday (4 March), Quinn was asked: “I just wanted to ask from the perspective of an actor and a friend and supporter of women, what your thoughts are on the harassment that Grace Van Dien’s received for playing your on-screen love interest?”
Quinn called the harassment “awful”, adding: “I was talking to her about it.
- 3/6/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Amazon’s increased investment in theatrical films is showing results this weekend as “Creed III” dominates the box office. The film’s success also proves that there is still a large audience for films about combat sports — so naturally, Amazon is pressing ahead with another one.
Jake Gyllenhaal is currently shooting a remake of “Road House,” the classic 1989 film about Patrick Swayze working as a bouncer at a small Missouri bar. The new, Doug Liman-directed film gives the story a modern update, with Gyllenhaal playing a former UFC fighter who takes over security for a bar in the Florida Keys.
In addition to Gyllenhaal, the film also stars UFC legends Jay Hieron and Conor McGregor, who is making his screen acting debut on the project. With so much UFC street cred on board, the film is unsurprisingly going to great lengths to portray the mixed martial arts league with as much accuracy as possible.
Jake Gyllenhaal is currently shooting a remake of “Road House,” the classic 1989 film about Patrick Swayze working as a bouncer at a small Missouri bar. The new, Doug Liman-directed film gives the story a modern update, with Gyllenhaal playing a former UFC fighter who takes over security for a bar in the Florida Keys.
In addition to Gyllenhaal, the film also stars UFC legends Jay Hieron and Conor McGregor, who is making his screen acting debut on the project. With so much UFC street cred on board, the film is unsurprisingly going to great lengths to portray the mixed martial arts league with as much accuracy as possible.
- 3/5/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
When the history of live television is written, there will be a chapter dedicated to the 2022 Oscars. Hosted by comedian Chris Rock, the show rumbled along, handing out awards to all sorts of rubbish films (who remembersCODA?) but then, suddenly, it sparked to life. Will Smith, moments away from winning Best Actor, walked onto the stage and slapped Rock. “Keep my wife’s name out your f***ing mouth!” Smith roared after returning to his seat, launching a thousand memes and now, a year on, Rock’s revenge tour.
His new special, Selective Outrage, was broadcast live on Netflix, and marked the first time the comic has spoken about the 94th Academy Awards at length. But we’ll come to that. Rock is a swaggering, charismatic, era-defining comedian. He saunters around the stage like he owns it. At 58, he has never been more confident or relaxed, even if he does...
His new special, Selective Outrage, was broadcast live on Netflix, and marked the first time the comic has spoken about the 94th Academy Awards at length. But we’ll come to that. Rock is a swaggering, charismatic, era-defining comedian. He saunters around the stage like he owns it. At 58, he has never been more confident or relaxed, even if he does...
- 3/5/2023
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
Shania Twain has picked her actor replacement for the Brad Pitt lyric in “That Don’t Impress Me Much”.
In the 1997 song, Twain famously sings about hohaving a car, having a job as a rocket scientist or being Hollywood star Pitt will fail to impress anyone trying to win her attentions.
Twain was asked who she would pick if she was writing the song now – and, sadly for Pitt, he’s been bumped off the list.
The musician said that Magic Mike star Channing Tatum would be her first choice.
“It’s Channing Tatum,” Deadline reports Twain as saying in a new issue of Radio Times, adding: “I’m trying to think how I would sing that.”
Twain then performed the line, singing: “Ok, so you’re Channing Tatum”, before confirming: “Yeah, that works”.
The singer then hinted that recenecy bias might have played a part in her choice as...
In the 1997 song, Twain famously sings about hohaving a car, having a job as a rocket scientist or being Hollywood star Pitt will fail to impress anyone trying to win her attentions.
Twain was asked who she would pick if she was writing the song now – and, sadly for Pitt, he’s been bumped off the list.
The musician said that Magic Mike star Channing Tatum would be her first choice.
“It’s Channing Tatum,” Deadline reports Twain as saying in a new issue of Radio Times, adding: “I’m trying to think how I would sing that.”
Twain then performed the line, singing: “Ok, so you’re Channing Tatum”, before confirming: “Yeah, that works”.
The singer then hinted that recenecy bias might have played a part in her choice as...
- 3/5/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
Shania Twain has picked her actor replacement for the Brad Pitt lyric in “That Don’t Impress Me Much”.
In the 1997 song, Twain famously sings about hohaving a car, having a job as a rocket scientist or being Hollywood star Pitt will fail to impress anyone trying to win her attentions.
Twain was asked who she would pick if she was writing the song now – and, sadly for Pitt, he’s been bumped off the list.
The musician said that Magic Mike star Channing Tatum would be her first choice.
“It’s Channing Tatum,” Deadline reports Twain as saying in a new issue of Radio Times, adding: “I’m trying to think how I would sing that.”
Twain then performed the line, singing: “Ok, so you’re Channing Tatum”, before confirming: “Yeah, that works”.
The singer then hinted that recenecy bias might have played a part in her choice as...
In the 1997 song, Twain famously sings about hohaving a car, having a job as a rocket scientist or being Hollywood star Pitt will fail to impress anyone trying to win her attentions.
Twain was asked who she would pick if she was writing the song now – and, sadly for Pitt, he’s been bumped off the list.
The musician said that Magic Mike star Channing Tatum would be her first choice.
“It’s Channing Tatum,” Deadline reports Twain as saying in a new issue of Radio Times, adding: “I’m trying to think how I would sing that.”
Twain then performed the line, singing: “Ok, so you’re Channing Tatum”, before confirming: “Yeah, that works”.
The singer then hinted that recenecy bias might have played a part in her choice as...
- 3/5/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Joseph Quinn has criticisedStranger Things trolls for harassing his co-star.
The actor played Eddie Munson in the fourth season of the hit Netflix show, and swiftly became a favourite among viewers.
Quinn shared the majority of his early scenes with Grace Van Dien, with Eddie striking up an unlikely friendship with cheerleader Chrissy Cunningham in the first episode.
After the season was released in July 2022, Van Dien found herself the subject of relentless negative comments, and Quinn has now addressed these during a live Q&a at Showmasters’ London Comic Con.
During the event on Saturday (4 March), Quinn was asked: “I just wanted to ask from the perspective of an actor and a friend and supporter of women, what your thoughts are on the harassment that Grace Van Dien’s received for playing your on-screen love interest?”
Quinn called the harassment “awful”, adding: “I was talking to her about it.
The actor played Eddie Munson in the fourth season of the hit Netflix show, and swiftly became a favourite among viewers.
Quinn shared the majority of his early scenes with Grace Van Dien, with Eddie striking up an unlikely friendship with cheerleader Chrissy Cunningham in the first episode.
After the season was released in July 2022, Van Dien found herself the subject of relentless negative comments, and Quinn has now addressed these during a live Q&a at Showmasters’ London Comic Con.
During the event on Saturday (4 March), Quinn was asked: “I just wanted to ask from the perspective of an actor and a friend and supporter of women, what your thoughts are on the harassment that Grace Van Dien’s received for playing your on-screen love interest?”
Quinn called the harassment “awful”, adding: “I was talking to her about it.
- 3/5/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Lana Del Rey has called out Glastonbury Festival after feeling disappointed with its line-up announcement.
On Friday (3 March), Emily Eavis announced the first wave of 2023 performers, revealing that Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses will complete this year’s Pyramid Stage headliners alongside Elton John.
She caveated the announcement by addressing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up, and said that Lizzo will also receive headline billing as she will open for Guns N’ Roses.
All the other acts to have been announced are listed alphabetically on the poster, with no announcement made about who will headline the Other Stage, which is considered the second biggest after the Pyramid.
Lana Del Rey was one such musician featured on the poster – however, the singer is not happy that the line-up news didn’t announce that she would be playing top billing on the Other Stage.
Writing underneath the official Glastonbury post on Instagram,...
On Friday (3 March), Emily Eavis announced the first wave of 2023 performers, revealing that Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses will complete this year’s Pyramid Stage headliners alongside Elton John.
She caveated the announcement by addressing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up, and said that Lizzo will also receive headline billing as she will open for Guns N’ Roses.
All the other acts to have been announced are listed alphabetically on the poster, with no announcement made about who will headline the Other Stage, which is considered the second biggest after the Pyramid.
Lana Del Rey was one such musician featured on the poster – however, the singer is not happy that the line-up news didn’t announce that she would be playing top billing on the Other Stage.
Writing underneath the official Glastonbury post on Instagram,...
- 3/5/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
A hulking Jake Gyllenhaal entered the UFC 285 octagon to shoot a fight scene for his new film.
On Saturday (4 March), those gathered in the Las Vegas arena to see the Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane became movie extras as the Nightcrawler actor engaged in a “fight” with former UFC fighter Jay Hieron.
The showdown will be shown in the forthcoming Road House remake, which Gyllenhaal is starring in alongside Hieron.
Gyllenhaal won the staged fight. After, he could also be seen pushing away the ref, played by Mma’s Chris Tognoni, to repeatedly hit his opponent as he lay on the floor.
The scene comes a day after Gyllenhaal displayed his bulked-up physique at the weigh-in ahead of the fight. He shouted at the crowd while standing on the scales and got into a fictionalised altercation with Hieron’s character.
While being interviewed in character, he said of his opponent:...
On Saturday (4 March), those gathered in the Las Vegas arena to see the Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane became movie extras as the Nightcrawler actor engaged in a “fight” with former UFC fighter Jay Hieron.
The showdown will be shown in the forthcoming Road House remake, which Gyllenhaal is starring in alongside Hieron.
Gyllenhaal won the staged fight. After, he could also be seen pushing away the ref, played by Mma’s Chris Tognoni, to repeatedly hit his opponent as he lay on the floor.
The scene comes a day after Gyllenhaal displayed his bulked-up physique at the weigh-in ahead of the fight. He shouted at the crowd while standing on the scales and got into a fictionalised altercation with Hieron’s character.
While being interviewed in character, he said of his opponent:...
- 3/5/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
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Jon Jones is back.
After a three-year hiatus, the former two-time light heavyweight champ — and one of the best UFC fighters of all time — will take his first shot at the heavyweight title against former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane.
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The last time we saw Jones in action was in February of 2020 when he defended his light heavyweight belt for the third time against Dominick Reyes.
Jon Jones is back.
After a three-year hiatus, the former two-time light heavyweight champ — and one of the best UFC fighters of all time — will take his first shot at the heavyweight title against former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane.
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The last time we saw Jones in action was in February of 2020 when he defended his light heavyweight belt for the third time against Dominick Reyes.
- 3/4/2023
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Jake Gyllenhaal looked absolutely shredded for his upcoming film “Road House”, and he showed off his chiseled body during Friday’s UFC 285 weigh-ins.
In video taken by Mma Junkie, the 42-year-old actor can be seen strutting to the stage before he’s introduced as the UFC middleweight challenger Edward Dalton. After getting to the stage, Gyllenhaal pumps up the crowd before taking off his hoodie to reveal the stunning body transformation.
UFC veteran Jay Hieron then headed to the stage for his weigh-in. Hieron, who is playing the fighter Jack Harris, faced off against Gyllenhaal, who later slaps Hieron. After all hell breaks loose, Gyllenhaal called out his opponent.
Take Two: A totally jacked Jake Gyllenhaal does his best UFC fighter impression while filming a scene for the upcoming "Road House" remake featuring Conor McGregor.
Full story: https://t.co/IJAErEZdzT pic.twitter.com/ZWpFJ3HZ8u
— Mma Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 4, 2023
“Man,...
In video taken by Mma Junkie, the 42-year-old actor can be seen strutting to the stage before he’s introduced as the UFC middleweight challenger Edward Dalton. After getting to the stage, Gyllenhaal pumps up the crowd before taking off his hoodie to reveal the stunning body transformation.
UFC veteran Jay Hieron then headed to the stage for his weigh-in. Hieron, who is playing the fighter Jack Harris, faced off against Gyllenhaal, who later slaps Hieron. After all hell breaks loose, Gyllenhaal called out his opponent.
Take Two: A totally jacked Jake Gyllenhaal does his best UFC fighter impression while filming a scene for the upcoming "Road House" remake featuring Conor McGregor.
Full story: https://t.co/IJAErEZdzT pic.twitter.com/ZWpFJ3HZ8u
— Mma Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 4, 2023
“Man,...
- 3/4/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
UFC fighter, Stephan Bonnar has died. He was 45. The news of the athlete’s death was shared by the organization on Christmas Eve. According to the announcement, Bonnar died from presumed heart complications.
“The UFC family is saddened by the tragic passing of UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Thursday from presumed heart complications while at work. He was 45,” Dana White, president of the organization announced via the site.
“Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” White’s statement continued. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. He will be missed.”
No other details about his death have been shared.
Bonnar made his debut in 2005 on the Ultimate Fighter where he made a name for himself and the sport during...
“The UFC family is saddened by the tragic passing of UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Thursday from presumed heart complications while at work. He was 45,” Dana White, president of the organization announced via the site.
“Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” White’s statement continued. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. He will be missed.”
No other details about his death have been shared.
Bonnar made his debut in 2005 on the Ultimate Fighter where he made a name for himself and the sport during...
- 12/26/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Stephan Bonnar, UFC Hall of Famer, died Thursday, December 22 of presumed heart complications while at work, according to the UFC.
“The UFC family is saddened by the passing of UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends,” the UFC announced on Instagram.
“Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” UFC President Dana White said in a statement. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. He will be missed.”
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“The UFC family is saddened by the passing of UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends,” the UFC announced on Instagram.
“Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” UFC President Dana White said in a statement. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. He will be missed.”
Related: Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery
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Bonnar helped popularized UFC into the mainstream when he starred in the first season of The Ultimate Fighter in 2005. It was his bout against Forrest...
- 12/25/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Who is the greatest mixed martial artist in the history of the UFC? I think a lot of fans would put Jon Jones at the top of that list. Out of all the fighters who have fought in the UFC and became a champion, he has got to be the most controversial guy to do it. And technically speaking, he still is a part of the game. Ever since he vacated the Light Heavyweight belt back in 2020, Jon “Bones” Jones has been preparing for his debut in the Heavyweight division. The word is, he will apparently fight either Stipe
A Jon Jones Biographical Movie Should Probably Happen...
A Jon Jones Biographical Movie Should Probably Happen...
- 3/13/2022
- by David Martinez
- TVovermind.com
There’s a lot going on in the UFC heavyweight division these days. Saturday’s UFC 265 begins the road to clarity.
An interim heavyweight title fight headlines the card at Toyota Center in Houston, with top-ranked contenders Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane set to collide in a bout that will determine who faces Francis Ngannou in a title unification match later this year.
The original plan for the card called for Ngannou to defend his belt against Lewis (25-7 Mma, 16-5 UFC). However, Ngannou was not able to prepare effectively for the date,...
An interim heavyweight title fight headlines the card at Toyota Center in Houston, with top-ranked contenders Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane set to collide in a bout that will determine who faces Francis Ngannou in a title unification match later this year.
The original plan for the card called for Ngannou to defend his belt against Lewis (25-7 Mma, 16-5 UFC). However, Ngannou was not able to prepare effectively for the date,...
- 8/5/2021
- by Mike Bohn
- Rollingstone.com
Whether you’re a hardcore fight fan or a casual observer looking to dip your toe further into the pool, Saturday’s UFC 255 event presents an opportunity that’s hard to pass up.
Get all the content you need by subscribing to The Disney Bundle and purchasing UFC 255 this weekend.
Along with ESPN+, the online streaming service that includes a bevy of UFC content along with other live sports and original programming, you can bundle subscriptions to Disney+ and Hulu – all for just $12.99 per month.
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Get all the content you need by subscribing to The Disney Bundle and purchasing UFC 255 this weekend.
Along with ESPN+, the online streaming service that includes a bevy of UFC content along with other live sports and original programming, you can bundle subscriptions to Disney+ and Hulu – all for just $12.99 per month.
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- 11/19/2020
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
As of Thursday, Ufc Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has been arrested once again. The Ufc star was reportedly arrested in New Mexico for several charges, including a Dwi, meaning he faces the possibility of more probation and conditions. Why was Jon Jones arrested? Per TMZ’s report, police responded to reports of gunfire occurring in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at 1...
- 3/26/2020
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
WWE has had several Ufc stars compete in the squared circle over the years. Some have been more successful than others, but Jon Jones feels it is inevitable that he will add his name to that list. Here is a look at what Jon Jones wants and what he could end up doing in WWE. Jon Jones believes he will […]...
- 2/11/2020
- by Shawn S. Lealos
- Monsters and Critics
Wanna throw a killer elbow strike like Ufc legend Jon Jones?! Well, good news, the reigning Ufc light heavyweight champ came to our office and gave a live demonstration ... right on a TMZ staffer! Of course, Jones is gearing up to fight Thiago Santos at Ufc 239 on July 6 -- and he stopped by the office to talk with the guys from "TMZ Sports" about how he's planning to end Thiago's 4 fight win streak. Jones hit...
- 6/24/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Brock Lesnar's career in the Ufc is over ... for good ... so says Dana White who tells TMZ Sports, "He's done. He's made his decision." Of course, White has previously said he was hoping to book Brock for a super fight with heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier ... but the two sides just couldn't get a deal done. Now, White says Lesnar has chosen to focus on his career with the WWE -- and Dana says he respects Brock's decision.
- 6/9/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Horrific tragedy strikes when a gang of youngsters go down to the woods in Jon Jones’ affecting tale of youthful heroism
It would be all too easy to pigeonhole this 70s-set drama that revolves around a traumatic coming-of-age for four young boys in a bucolic setting as a Welsh Stand By Me: a handy descriptor but one that misses the point.
Writer-director Jon Jones’s work has some subtlety, although it comes perilously close to the water’s edge of maudlin sentiment, and does, in fact, wet its toes, especially in the final stages. But the performances from the pre-adolescent cast are striking and powerful enough to win this some serious regard, and at the very least a place in the viewing queue for casting agents looking for young talent.
It would be all too easy to pigeonhole this 70s-set drama that revolves around a traumatic coming-of-age for four young boys in a bucolic setting as a Welsh Stand By Me: a handy descriptor but one that misses the point.
Writer-director Jon Jones’s work has some subtlety, although it comes perilously close to the water’s edge of maudlin sentiment, and does, in fact, wet its toes, especially in the final stages. But the performances from the pre-adolescent cast are striking and powerful enough to win this some serious regard, and at the very least a place in the viewing queue for casting agents looking for young talent.
- 6/7/2019
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
"Jon Jones who? Cormier who? Conor McGregor who?" ... Henry Cejudo tells TMZ Sports he's the "greatest combat athlete of all-time." Yes, you heard right ... Henry says he's the best ever. The Ufc's Flyweight champ (125 lbs.) came through the TMZ office days before his Ufc 238 fight against Marlon Moraes -- where Cejudo's fighting for the Bantamweight title (135 lbs.) -- and entry into the exclusive champ-champ club. For Cejudo ... it comes down to personal accomplishments --...
- 6/4/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
As for Jones, he's scheduled to take on Thiago Santos at Ufc 239 in July ... and while Walker says he always supports his fellow Brazilians, he's conflicted this time because he wants to be the guy to give Jones his first loss. "I want to beat Jon Jones," Walker says ... "I have to make history by myself." Oh, and if you're wondering if Walker is ready to retire his "worm" celebration after the injury ... he ain't.
- 5/13/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dana White tells TMZ Sports ... the winner of the Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier fight this weekend will be rewarded with a shot at Khabib Nurmagomodov in Sept. In other words ... Ufc 236 on ESPN+ PPV is the Khabib-bowl!!! Of course, Conor McGregor was hoping to get a 2nd crack at Khabib as soon as possible after The Eagle wiped the floor with him at Ufc 229 back in October. But, he'll have to get in line...
- 4/13/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc superstar Jon Jones is firing back at Israel Adesanya -- saying he would Destroy the 29-year-old so badly when they fight down the road ... "I’ll make you call me daddy by the third [round]." Jon is responding to comments Israel made during an interview with TMZ Sports, when Adesanya told us a fight with Jones "tickles my loins" ... and added, "I already killed one G.O.A.T. and I'm hunting the next."...
- 4/12/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Whoa!!!!! Ufc fighter Anthony Smith Hates Luke Rockhold's guts. Like Really hates him. And, moments ago, Smith issued a threat to Rockhold, despite the fact they don't even have a fight on the books. "That guy’s a f*cking piece of sh*t," Smith said at the Ufc press conference in Atlanta moments ago. "F*ck Luke Rockhold." So, why the hostility? It stems back to a radio interview Rockhold did earlier this...
- 4/12/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Hey Beyonce, got any plans this weekend??? Here's the self-proclaimed greatest female fighter on the planet giving you a personal invite to her big boxing match on Saturday!!! TMZ Sports spoke with undefeated boxing star Claressa Shields leading up to her Ibf/Wba/Wbc/Wbo middleweight unification bout with 24-0 Christina Hammer ... and she says she's out to prove she's the G.O.A.T. "I consider myself the greatest woman of all the time,...
- 4/12/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Junior Dos Santos is a Bad man, and Derrick Lewis knows beatin' him ain't gonna be easy, but when he does ... "The Black Beast" knows who's next in line for an ass-whoopin' -- Stipe Miocic. Lewis is headlining Ufc Fight Night 146 this weekend in Kansas against Dos Santos -- a 6'4", 250-pound ex-ufc heavyweight champion -- who's beaten 5 former Ufc heavyweight champs. The champs Jds has beaten ... Fabricio Werdum, Cain Velasquez, Frank Mir, Shane Carwin,...
- 3/9/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
So, we asked Walker for his thoughts on being on Jones' list -- and the 26-year-old was stoked!!! "It feels so exciting," Walker told us ... "I feel proud about myself. People start to know me now, this is my dream come true." Walker says he needs a few more fights under his belt before he's ready to take on a legend like Jones -- but he's definitely not afraid of the challenge. "I need to...
- 3/4/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Daniel Cormier wasn't interested in watching Jon Jones fight Anthony Smith in person on Saturday ... he had other things on his mind -- like taking his family to Disneyland!!! Despite the crazy feud between the two, DC tells us he wasn't going to let Jones dictate his weekend -- and instead opted to take his wife and kids to the Magic Kingdom in Anaheim, CA -- 260 miles from the Jones fight in Vegas. There was...
- 3/4/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
If there's one thing Jon Jones knows, it's that Las Vegas Loves a winner, and he got mad amounts of love inside one nightclub ... hours after he defended his title in Ufc 235. The light heavyweight champ celebrated his victory over Anthony Smith at On The Record -- the speakeasy inside Park MGM -- and was swarmed by fans and friends, raising glass after glass of champagne to him. Jones was looking pretty pristine after going...
- 3/3/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ex-NBA player Royce White says he's already taken real steps to make his Ufc dream come true -- telling TMZ Sports he's reached out to Dana White's team in the hopes of getting a real fight in the Octagon. We spoke with the 6'8", 260-pounder to find out how he's transitioning from the court to the mat -- and why the 28-year-old believes he can be dominant. "One thing I am is a supreme athlete,...
- 3/3/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jon Jones says he's gunning to fight 4 Times in 2019 -- and wants to keep that pace as long as he can -- telling TMZ Sports he's already got some high-profile opponents in mind. Israel Adesanya. Johnny Walker. Thiago Santos. Yeah, Jones says he's down to fight 'em all ... right after he takes care of Anthony Smith at Ufc 235 on Saturday. Of course, people have been comparing Israel Adesanya to Jones ... saying the 29-year-old has a similar physique,...
- 3/2/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jon Jones tells TMZ Sports he wants to be the first Mma fighter to finish his career with a 50-0 record -- becoming the Floyd Mayweather of the sport -- and he's 100% confident he can do it. First things first ... we know Jones already has 1 loss on his record, but it's because Jon was disqualified for throwing illegal elbows in a fight he was otherwise dominating. Clearly, Jones doesn't consider that an official loss. Instead,...
- 2/28/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
As expected, Jon Jones is a heavy betting favorite at Ufc 235 against 44-fight veteran Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith, who is coming off a three-fight winning streak since his move up to Light Heavyweight last year. In the buildup to the fight, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones predicts that he will make Smith look like a fool, while Nebraskan-raised brawler Smith insists that he has the skillset to upset the technically superior Mma opponent. In the co-main event, Tyron Woodley takes on Kamaru Usman, who has not been defeated in the Ufc since winning The Ultimate Fighter in 2015. The stacked fight card will […]
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- 2/27/2019
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
**Attention Degenerate Gamblers** Ufc star Anthony Smith says you can make a Ton of cash betting on him to knock out Jon Jones at Ufc 235 this weekend ... telling TMZ Sports, it's a safe bet. Of course, Smith is a huge underdog in the fight ... the current line is Jones (-950) and Smith (+575). In other words, if you bet $100 on Smith to win, it pays $575. If you bet on Jones, you need to plunk down $950 just to make a $100 profit.
- 2/27/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
He hasn't fought since 2016 ... but Cain Velasquez says he's still a Beast in the Octagon -- and after he runs through Francis Ngannou, he's confident he could take Jon Jones. 36-year-old Cain is squaring off with Francis on Feb. 17 -- his first fight since defeating Travis Browne at Ufc 200 in July 2016. After that fight, Cain was sidelined with bone spurs in his back. But now, the former 2-time Ufc heavyweight champ says he's been training...
- 2/12/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Chris Weidman has his sights set on Jon Jones for his next fight ... telling TMZ Sports he's, "Always imagined going up and taking his belt." Of course, Weidman's dealing with a neck injury ... and says surgery might be an option -- but once he's cleared -- he's gunnin' for Jones. "He's been on my radar since I was a champion and he was champion at 205. I always imagined going up and taking his belt." Weidman...
- 1/20/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dana White says it's obvious to him ... Amanda Nunes is the greatest female fighter Ever. But, when you add men to the mix -- is she better than Jon Jones? White broke it down for us ... saying Nunes has not only beaten the best of the best, but destroyed Cris Cyborg -- "the most feared fighter out there" -- and made it look easy. Don't forget, she also dominated Ronda Rousey, Valentina Shevchenko (twice) and Miesha Tate.
- 1/19/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Well, that was quick!!! TMZ Sports has learned Jon Jones is signed on to fight Anthony Smith at Ufc 235 in March ... as long as the Nevada State Athletic Commission gives him the green light. As we previously reported, several Ufc fighters have been angling to get a crack at Jones after he returned from his suspension to beat up Alexander Gustafsson at Ufc 232 last month ... including Luke Rockhold, Corey Anderson and Smith. But now, we've...
- 1/6/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"Hold tight, I'm coming, Princess." Luke Rockhold wants a big piece of Jon Jones ... and that's his message to the Ufc superstar. TMZ Sports spoke with Luke -- the former Ufc middleweight champ who's moving up to light heavyweight -- and he ain't switching divisions just 'cause cuttin' weight sucks. He wants to fight Jon Jones. "I'm a different man at this weight, with the power behind me. I'm moving up to get after him.
- 1/5/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Some people say it's Daniel Cormier. Others say it's Jon Jones ... but Amanda Nunes says when it comes to the greatest Mma fighter ever, She's #1. Most Mma experts agree Nunes solidified her place as the greatest female fighter ever with her dominant victory over Cris Cyborg at Ufc 232. But, with a resume that boasts wins over Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and Two victories over Valentina Shevchenko ... ya can't ignore Amanda's G.O.A.T. case.
- 1/4/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ya can't praise Jesus on one hand while popping steroids and cocaine with the other ... so says Ufc fighter Corey Anderson, who says he's sick of Jon Jones pretending to be a man of God. Anderson -- a religious man himself -- is the #6 ranked light heavyweight and angling for a title shot. He tells TMZ Sports it's not just about the belt, he wants to teach a lesson. "He puts things, 'Oh, God this and God that,...
- 1/4/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jon Jones is one step closer to his next fight ... because Anthony Smith tells TMZ Sports his manager is already talking with the Ufc to get a deal done. 30-year-old Smith has clawed his way to becoming the #3 ranked light heavyweight after taking out Rashad Evans, Shogun Rua and Volkan Oezdemir in his last 3 fights. After Jones beat up Alexander Gustafsson at Ufc 232 on Saturday, he and Smith talked trash to each other during the post-fight show on FS1. Now,...
- 1/3/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Daniel Cormier is proving why he's the champ in And out the Octagon -- the Ufc star footed a $300 dinner bill for a woman who's battling Stage 4 cancer. Pete Guzman and his mom, Rosario, were eating dinner at Sapporo Japanese restaurant in Monterey, CA on Thursday when in walks his favorite Mma fighter, Daniel Cormier. Cormier was with his own family -- and, as fate would have it, they were seated with Pete and Rosario at the hibachi table.
- 12/29/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jon Jones wants to see Conor McGregor get another crack at Khabib -- telling TMZ Sports he Loved the first fight ... and really hopes Dana White locks 'em both in for a rematch. "I would love to see that again," Jones said after the Ufc 232 press conference ... "That was a great fight." Of course, Khabib dominated Conor during the Oct. 6 bout at Ufc 229 ... ultimately submitting the Irishman in the 4th round. But, Jones believes one...
- 12/29/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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