Jon Jones posted several messages on X with some of them discussing his potential next fight. ‘Bones’ has been in Russia spending time with Khamzat Chimaev and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion enjoyed his time in the country and posted several clips of his activities there. ‘Bones’ was taken down by Chimaev and he shot a lot of guns in Russia, but there was also time for him to discuss his next fight. Jones has been pushing for a clash against current UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. The pair have gone back and forth regarding their desire to face off at the UFC White House event next year. Jones has been part of the main event in each of his UFC appearances in the last 15 years. However, he was willing to give up the main event slot if he fought Pereira at the White House with no title on the line. A fan asked him about this and Jones replied with one word: “Absolutely!” Check out Jon Jones’ reply to the fan below: Jones’ last UFC card where he wasn’t the main event or fought for a title was against Ryan Bader. This fight took place at UFC 126 in February 2011. Dana White unsure about Jon Jones fighting at the UFC White House While Jon Jones continues to push for a fight at the White House, UFC president Dana White isn’t too sure about this. White is still upset with Jones over the American’s decision to turn down a fight with current UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. White claimed that Jones had signed a deal before he decided not to go ahead with the brawl. Speaking on the FLAGRANT podcast, the UFC president opened up about this situation: “I haven’t said yes or no to anybody yet, but I can’t put Jon Jones in a position where he can. I had a deal with him to fight Tom Aspinall, we had a deal and he said, ‘I am not going to do it.’” Jones has since apologized to White for his actions. No fights for the White House event have been confirmed with White planning for the card in February 2026.
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Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Aoki part of grand opening events for members-only lounge in NE Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — An exclusive new club held a “red carpet” grand opening Thursday night in northeast Fresno, attracting celebrity guests and much excitement.
PM Lounge proudly positions itself as the Central Valley’s first-ever private social club. Located at Cedar and Nees, the venue occupies the former Fresh and Easy Market building. The club offers fine dining and live entertainment within a members-only atmosphere, providing a unique social experience for its patrons.
Thursday night’s festivities featured music from “DJ Diesel,” better known as Shaquille O’Neal. As Shaq prepared for his show, we had the opportunity to speak with Ron Artest III, the son of Shaq’s former Lakers teammate, Metta World Peace. Artest, who is traveling with Shaq, shared his thoughts on their visit to Fresno: “Everybody who’s not here missed out,” he said.
The grand opening event spans three days and promises additional celebrity appearances throughout the celebration.
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Kiké Hernández makes Dodgers history with 87th playoff appearance with LA
Before the Los Angeles Dodgers scored a run in the first inning, added two more in the seventh, or another two in the eighth, Kiké Hernández had already made history simply by stepping on the field for his team in World Series Game 2.
With his 87th playoff appearance for LA, Hernández officially took sole possession of the record for the most games played by any player in a blue and white Dodgers uniform. He leapfrogged Justin Turner, whom he had tied the night before in Game 1.
Originally drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from American Military Academy in Puerto Rico, Hernández’s journey to the 2025 World Series was a long one. He played for the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins in 2024 before joining the Dodgers in 2015.
From there, Hernández landed in Boston in 2021 before the Red Sox traded him back to LA. Since returning, he has been a fixture in the Dodgers lineup and occasionally even taken the mound.
Making his playoff debut in 2015, all but 11 of Hernández’s playoff appearances have come wearing Dodgers blue. His total of 97 playoff games ranks among the most of any active player in baseball today.
Known as the Dodgers’ certified “Mr. October,” it’s clear the legend of Kiké Hernández will only continue to grow with each passing game—especially if he can help bring a third World Series trophy back to LA.
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