Alistair Overeem is ready to fight Jon Jones

The former UFC heavyweight title contender, alistar Overeem, who is due to enter a five-round bout against Augusto Sakai this weekend, is not averse to welcoming his former teammate John Jones to the octagon, who announced a change in weight category.

“Yes, I would,” the Dutch heavyweight said in a pre-match interview. “I think it will be a great fight. It would be an honor»

“John Jones will be a great addition to the heavy division. I love it. This is fresh blood. I trained with him, and I can say that he is very gifted, cool and strong, so I am happy with this turn”.

According to Overeem, he is not at all confused by the prospect that Jones can beat all the contenders and get a title chance out of turn.

“It doesn’t bother me too much. I’m completely focused on my task and I just need to keep winning. Then I’ll get what I want»

Recall that the fight between Alistair Overim and Augusto Sakai will be the main event of the UFC Fight Night 176 tournament, which will take place on September 5 in Las Vegas.

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate suspended for nine months

The athletic Commission of the state of Nevada decided to suspend for nine months the American Middleweight Deron Wynn, who represents the “American Kickboxing Academy” and is a teammate and sparring partner of the current UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The reason for Wynn’s disqualification was a failed doping test that showed the presence of amphetamine in his body. The American failed testing on March 7 after an early defeat in a fight against Gerald Mershart at UFC 248, so he will be able to return to the octagon on December 7. He will also pay a $ 1,800 fine and legal fees.

According to NSAC representatives, Deron Wynn pleaded guilty to violating the rules and for this reason received a minimum period of disqualification.

Before losing the previous match, the 31-year-old American fighter had two fights in the UFC, winning by unanimous decision against Eric Spicely, and losing by split decision to Darren Stewart.