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Welcome to the Daily Sportskeeda News Roundup, where we bring the biggest UFC updates and other stories from the world of mixed martial arts.
In today’s issue, we talk about Sean Strickland shooting Bruce Buffer and a rare illness that forced Josiah Harrell out of the Jack Della Maddalena fight. Also, Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for UFC 295 has been announced.
#1. Shawn Strickland shoots UFC announcer Bruce Buffer
Sean Strickland is no stranger to causing controversy and he did it again this week after he took aim at Bruce Buffer.
The No. 7 ranked middleweight explained in a tweet that he had received some advice from the veteran voice of the octagon.
“Shawn, bear with class.”
Tarzan objects to the words of advice and instead hits back at Buffer. Strickland called the announcer “delusional” and asked him to better understand where he was in the MMA scene.
“More delusional than the entertainment industry, self-importance is the hallmark of fame… I take off my clothes and bleed for people’s amusement. I understand what I am… I don’t think you understand what you are…”
#2 Josiah Harrell forced out of the Jack de la Maddalena fight after a rare diagnosis
Jack Della Maddalena is now out of UFC 290 after his second opponent, Josiah Harrell, was forced to pull out of the fight.
Harrell underwent an MRI of the brain before the fight which shockingly revealed a diagnosis of a rare brain disease called Moyamoya Syndrome. According to Principal Harrell, the disease is a rare neurological condition that, if left untreated, puts a patient at risk of a stroke.
Fortunately, as it stands, Josiah Harrell’s condition is not thought to threaten his career. The ‘Muscle Hamster’ is expected to undergo a medical procedure for treatment and fans may see him back in competition in a year’s time.
#1. Jon Jones vs. Stipe Musick announced at UFC 295
Jon Jones is finally set to get his dream fight after he dropped the bombshell that Dana White will face Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 in Madison Square Garden.
Bones often referred to Miocic as the greatest fighter ever in the heavyweight division and regularly expressed his desire to test himself against the former champion.
The last time Jones fought was in March when he dominated Cyril Jean in his heavyweight debut to capture the vacant title.
Meanwhile, the 40-year-old Miocic will return to the Octagon after a long hiatus. The Ohio native has not fought since losing by second-round KO to Francis Ngannou in March 2021.
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