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How old is Stipe Miocic?

Three-and-a-half years since he last competed, Stipe Miocic has a chance to reclaim the heavyweight title at UFC 309 – just a little bit older.

How long has it been since [autotag]Stipe Miocic[/autotag] last competed in the octagon? It’s been so long that the former UFC heavyweight champion’s resume doesn’t include a fight – yet alone a win – against a currently active UFC fighter.

And yet, despite being out of action for a little more than three-and-a-half years, Miocic is stepping right back into a title shot Saturday at UFC 309 (ESPN+ pay-per-view), where he’ll challenge champ Jon Jones in the night’s headliner from Madison Square Garden in New York.

Miocic’s long layoff and his age no doubt are big reasons why Jones is a 6-to-1 betting favorite. Miocic, who was born on August 19, 1982, is 42 years old.

Miocic’s UFC title run

Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) holds the UFC record for most consecutive heavyweight title defenses at three, a streak that took place from September 2016 to January 2018 with wins over Alistair Overeem, Junior Dos Santos and Francis Ngannou.

After that run, Miocic fought Daniel Cormier three times in a row between July 2018 and August 2020, first losing the belt to Cormier before reclaiming it and winning the next two bouts to close their trilogy.

The last time Miocic competed in the octagon was on March 27, 2021, when he was viciously knocked out in a rematch with Ngannou to lose his title at UFC 260.

All these years later, Miocic has a chance to reclaim it against Jones – this time just a little bit older.

Jones vs. Miocic preview video

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 309.

How old is Mike Tyson? A lot older than Jake Paul

Given the age discrepancy between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, it’s no wonder so many prominent folks are against their Netflix fight happening.

A lot of people – from fellow boxing legends, to current boxers, to pundits and media personalities, and even fans – are against [autotag]Mike Tyson[/autotag] fighting [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag]. Why? Because of his age.

Tyson, who was once the most feared boxer on the planet, celebrated his most recent birthday on June 30. He was born in 1966, making him 58 years old ahead of Friday’s Netflix event at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Even Joe Rogan, for as big a fan as he is, came out against Tyson competing – although the UFC commentator and popular podcast host can understand why the former heavyweight champ is doing it.

“I wish it wasn’t a thing,” Rogan said during an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” in September. “I wish it wasn’t a thing where a 58-year-old guy was going to fight a (much younger guy). That said, I fully support his desire to do it. What, is he going to live forever? No, he’s not going to live forever. Maybe he wants one more shot at it. Maybe his body can do one more fight. I don’t know.”

Paul vs. Tyson age difference

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul attend Fanatics Fest Press Conference at Javits Center on August 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano, Getty Images)

Paul was born January 17, 1997, making him 27. In other words, Tyson will be 31 years older than Paul when they step into the ring.

By the time Paul was born, Tyson had 47 professional fights under his belt. Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion at 20 when he beat Trevor Berbick by TKO on November 22, 1986, more than 10 years before Paul was born. Tyson’s shocking upset loss to Buster Douglas happened February 11, 1990, nearly seven years before Paul was born. Paul still wasn’t born for Tyson’s first fight with Evander Holyfield on November 9, 1996, and was barely 5 months old when Tyson infamously bit Holyfield’s ear during their rematch.

Mike Tyson health concerns

In addition to Tyson’s age, there are concerns about his general health heading into the fight with Paul. The original fight date earlier this year had to be scrapped after Tyson experienced a medical scare due to an ulcer while aboard a plane. Since then, Tyson’s health and overall condition have been scrutinzed. His agent, Andrew Ruf, last month had to quell fears of a knee injury after Tyson was seen wearing a compression sleeve in a training video.

All things considered, it’s no wonder so many prominent folks are against Tyson getting back in the ring.

For more on the fight, visit MMA Junkie’s hub for Paul vs. Tyson.

MMA Junkie Radio #3512: Guest Rich Franklin, UFC Fight Night 247 preview, Jones-Miocic, more

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MMA Junkie Radio #3510: UFC Fight Night 246 preview, Eric Stoffers interview, more

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MMA Junkie Radio #3509: UFC 308 reaction on Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, more

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On Episode 3,509, the fellas unpack UFC 308, where Ilia Topuria was the first fighter to knock out Max Holloway, Khamzat Chimaev made Robert Whittaker submit, and more. Tune in!

Who is Drew Lock? Everything you need to know about Daniel Jones’ backup QB

Drew Lock probably won’t make much of a difference for the Giants.

It seems like Daniel Jones is skating on the thinnest of ice with the Giants right now.

After a shaky week against the Eagles, Jones was benched midgame for his backup, Drew Lock.

Jones is still the starting quarterback in New York for now. Brian Daboll said he currently gives the Giants the “best chance to win,” which is certainly not the most ringing endorsement in the world. It’s never a good sign when a coach has to say that about their quarterback. Though Jones might be the starter for now, there’s a strong chance he won’t be at some point in the near future.

The next best option for the Giants, if Jones gets benched again, will likely be Lock. So, with that said, here’s everything you need to know about the Giants’ backup QB.

He’s a former second-round pick

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Lock was drafted with the 42nd overall pick in the NFL draft by the Denver Broncos in 2019. The 27 year old started 21 games with Denver through three seasons before moving on to the Seattle Seahawks in 2023.

He’s shown flashes before

Drew Lock #2 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles at Lumen Field
(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Overall, Lock’s record as a starting quarterback isn’t very good. He’s 9-14 through 23 total games as a starter.

However, his start as a rookie in Denver was solid. He went 4-1 through five games and threw seven touchdowns to go with three interceptions.

He went 1-1 in Seattle last season when he had to step in as a starter for the injured Geno Smith. However, he did have an epic fourth-quarter comeback against the Eagles where he threw a late touchdown to give Seattle a lead.

His lows can be pretty low. But he’s got some high moments sprinkled in there, too.

By the numbers

Lock’s numbers are pretty middling. He’s got a 79.1 career quarterback rating and has thrown 28 touchdowns to 23 interceptions. His 59.1 percent completion percentage isn’t great, either.

Overall, he’s simply a serviceable backup and probably shouldn’t be expected to do anything special with the Giants if he does get another opportunity.

We’ll see how things play out, though.

How Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and 3 other former MVPs will make history in the World Series

There’s so much talent in this series.

There will be plenty of star power on the diamond when the first pitch goes out in the 2024 World Series.

The main event is obviously the two likely MVPs of the National League and American League, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, finally going against one another after playing in the same league for so many years.

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But, despite how large of a headline is, their matchup is only just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the talent that’ll be on display in this series.

There will be five former MVPs taking the field during the 2024 World Series, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. That list includes:

  • Shohei Ohtani (2021 AL MVP, 2023 AL MVP)
  • Aaron Judge (2022 AL MVP)
  • Mookie Betts (2018 AL MVP)
  • Freddie Freeman (2020 NL MVP)
  • Giancarlo Stanton (2017 NL MVP)

GOAT POTENTIAL: This World Series has the potential to be one of the best we’ve ever seen.

We should assume that all five players will play at some point during the game. When that happens, they’ll become the most former MVPs to play in a single World Series ever, according to Olney.

The previous record set was four, with the last time coming in the 1971 World Series between the Orioles and Pirates.

Let’s look forward to seeing some history made in Game 1.

MMA Junkie Radio #3508: UFC 308 preview, guests Jasmine Jasudavicius and Miles Johns, more

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