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Stipe Miocic fights Jon Jones at Madison Square Garden in less than 50 days, but not even the biggest fight of his career could stop the heavyweight G.O.A.T. from working his less glamorous, but more important day job.

Of course, Stipe is a firefighter in his home state of Ohio ... a job he's dedicated himself to for over a decade. But, Jon recently suggested Miocic “take time off from being a firefighter right now” as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career.

It's advice Stipe did not take ... because when TMZ Sports talked to him this week, we asked if he'd stepped away from the department until after the title fight at MSG.

"No, I'm working tomorrow but I have days off, vacation days, and stuff so. I'm pretty lucky the fight's in November 'cause a lot of guys don't take off so it's easy for me to take time off that time of year."

We asked Stipe what it said about him ... remaining on the job while preparing to fight the man many believe is the most dangerous MMA fighter ever.

"My mom raised me right," Miocic said. "I think just hard work pays off and nothing's ever given until it's earned."

Miocic hasn't fought in 2.5 years ... when he dropped the rematch to Francis Ngannou at UFC 260.

Before the scrap with Ngannou, Stipe beat Daniel Cormier twice.

Speaking of DC ... the UFC great fought Jones on two occasions, so we asked Miocic if he's reached out to Daniel for advice on how to fight Jon.

"We're friends but I haven't really asked. That man's a busy man. DC, I give him credit, he's so busy but I get it, he's doing stuff. I'm never gonna bother him. If he ever called me, yeah, for sure I'd talk to him but that's it."

There's much more with Stipe ... including how he believes he'll beat Jon, to who hit hardest out of all the beasts he's fought -- Ngannou, DC, Mark Hunt, Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, and more.

Tory Lanez has gotta be feeling lonely inside those prison walls ... because we're told his day-to-day schedule puts him in a solo situation, because of his celeb status.

Law enforcement tells TMZ ... the rapper's currently in Administrative Segregation at North Kern State Prison in Delano, CA ... because he's a high-profile inmate.

Our sources say Ad-Seg doesn't come with a whole lotta social interactions -- he's got a cell all to himself -- with frequent checks from guards.

We're told he's escorted to the showers where he bathes by himself, and if he chooses to spend time in the yard, he'll be the only one in the fenced-off area.

He also isn't going to the chow hall like his fellow inmates, so all meals are brought to him -- and, as we reported, he's been chowing down on bologna sandwiches and hard-boiled eggs.

We're also told he's in handcuffs whenever he's escorted out of his cell ... but that's just policy for folks in Ad-Seg.

Remember, Tory arrived at the state prison Tuesday after being sentenced to 10 years for his conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case.

Tory Lanez se debe estar sintiendo muy solo dentro de los muros de la prisión porque, según nos han dicho, su horario del día a día lo deja en una situación solitaria debido a su estatus de celebridad.

Las fuerzas del orden le dicen a TMZ que el rapero se encuentra en segregación administrativa en North Kern State Prison en Delano, California porque ser de alto perfil.

Nuestras fuentes dicen que este estatus no viene con un montón de interacciones sociales, pero tiene una celda para él solo y recibe frecuentes controles de los guardias.

Nos dicen que es escoltado a las duchas donde se baña él mismo y si decide pasar tiempo en el patio, será el único en la zona vallada.

Tampoco va al comedor como el resto de sus compañeros. Le traen todas las comidas y, como ya informamos, ha estado comiendo sándwiches de mortadela y huevos duros.

También nos dicen que está esposado cada vez que es escoltado fuera de su celda. Pero esa es una política solo para la gente en segregación administrativa.

Hay que recordar que Tory llegó a la prisión estatal el martes después de haber sido condenado a 10 años por el caso de disparos contra Megan Thee Stallion.

Napoleon McCallum -- the ex-Raiders running back who nearly lost his leg after suffering a devastating knee injury during a game in 1994 -- is advising Nick Chubb to consider all of his options before coming back to the football field full-time.

The former Oakland tailback tells TMZ Sports ... if he had the chance to sit and talk with the Cleveland star following the 27-year-old's injury last Monday night -- he'd be sure to get that message across to him.

"I understand it's hard to leave," McCallum said of what he'd say to Chubb. "You just gotta weigh your future life and all the great things that you can do with family and friends."

McCallum's injury was far more serious than Chubb's -- he ruptured an artery and severed a nerve in addition to tearing his ligaments on a run play against the San Francisco 49ers -- but he nonetheless knows at least part of the road Chubb will have to go down in order to feel normal again.

For McCallum, the end of that journey meant never playing football again ... an outcome he seems to think Chubb should at the very least consider.

"I just wish him the best," he said.

Elon Musk's Neuralink is on the verge of beginning human testing, and the technology that could potentially help people suffering from all sorts of neurologic disabilities ... there's also potential for massive danger.

Dr. Marcello Ienca, a professor of artificial intelligence, joined us on "TMZ Live" to explain how Neuralink can advance medicine by light years ... tackling brain disorders that affect hundreds of millions of people, and even quadriplegia.

Dr. Ienca says the first human test groups will be patients living with paralysis, and he breaks down how it almost literally rewires the brain to do activities it previously couldn't.

However, there's also an alarming aspect that feels like an episode of "Black Mirror" -- Dr. Ienca says the Neuralink chip in someone's brain means a computer technically has access to their thoughts -- and if the computer has it, there's potential for other people around you to get it.

Yeah, think about it .. your spouse, coworker, neighbor and/or friend knowing all your thoughts. 😬

Neuralink de Elon Musk está a punto de comenzar las pruebas en humanos, y la tecnología que potencialmente podría ayudar a las personas que sufren todo tipo de discapacidades neurológicas ... también tiene el potencial de ser un peligro masivo.

El Dr. Marcello Ienca, profesor de inteligencia artificial, se unió a "TMZ Live" para explicar cómo Neuralink puede hacer avanzar la medicina en años luz. Esto, al abordar los trastornos cerebrales que afectan a cientos de millones de personas, e incluso con tetraplejia.

El Dr. Ienca dice que los primeros grupos de prueba en humanos serán los pacientes que viven con parálisis, y desglosa cómo casi literalmente podría volver a cablear el cerebro para que realice actividades que antes no podía.

Sin embargo, también hay un aspecto alarmante que se siente como un episodio de "Black Mirror". Dr. Ienca dice que el chip Neuralink en el cerebro de una persona significa que un ordenador técnicamente tiene acceso a sus pensamientos, y si el equipo lo tiene, existe la posibilidad de que otras personas a su alrededor puedan conseguirlos también.

Sí, piénsalo... tu cónyuge, tu compañero de trabajo, un vecino y/o amigo al tanto de todos tus pensamientos. 😬

Kevin Gates is pumped for his upcoming "Only the Generals" Tour, and he's crediting his new hoops skills ... and the advice of a future Hall of Famer for getting him stage-ready!!!

We linked with Kevin out in Hollywood this week and he gushed about how incorporating basketball into his workout routine has boosted his fitness.

He's been participating in the TCL Crew League and admittedly is more Jason Kidd than Jason Tatum when he's on the court. Even though his shot might not be NBA-ready, Kev says he's loving his time on the hardwood

He counts Kevin Durant, DeMar DeRozan and Chris "Lethal Shooter" Matthews as his favorite pros to shoot around with during his training.

KG says KD told him to always focus on the shot he's taking above everything else, and you gotta see how he's applying that advice to his everyday life.

The additional inspo and energy will come in handy come October 6 when the tour kicks off ... 31 cities in 4 months is quite the cross-country trek!!!

Last time Kevin was on the road, he went viral for jumping high like he could duplicate a KD dunk.

Several Giants and 49ers fans got into such a wild fistfight in the stands following their game Thursday night ... at least two people were left bloodied.

The brawl went down just minutes after San Francisco beat New York at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. ... after a witness said fans had been trash-talking so much, one of them threw a beer that landed on a woman.

According to the bystander, as soon as the liquid fell on the lady ... a melee immediately broke out -- and in footage from the scene, obtained by TMZ Sports, you can see things got violent in a hurry.

One fan wearing a Joe Montana jersey was punched in the face so many times, his nose gushed blood.

Just feet away, two Giants fans were seen throwing haymakers at a guy in Niners gear ... hitting him so flush in the face, a cut opened above his right eye.

To the SF supporter's credit, he fought off the men ... landing several punches of his own -- before bolting from the area.

One witness tells us authorities did ultimately come to the stands to address the fracas ... though by the time they arrived, nearly all of the combatants had left.

A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Police Dept., however, tells us they are investigating the incident further.

Bijou Phillip's divorce filing against Danny Masterson seemed shocking considering her very public support of the actor, but behind the scenes, it wasn't a big surprise ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the estranged couple tell TMZ Masterson knew the divorce docs were coming, so he wasn't blindsided as many had suspected. We're told Danny and Bijou's main concern now is to protect their daughter from upcoming appeals and legal challenges.

As we reported, Danny was sentenced to 30 years to life behind bars for two rape convictions.

Many speculated Bijou's divorce filing could be an attempt to protect their daughter's future assets if civil lawsuits follow ... though the exact reason she filed is still unclear.

As we reported, Bijou was steadfast in her support of Danny throughout his trial ... even writing a letter to the judge and praising Danny for his character and her trust in him as a father and partner.

The viral golfer who ripped his shirt off and threatened to fight others is no longer welcome at the scene of his bizarre outburst ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The golfer has reportedly been identified as John Reeb, a middle-aged man from Ohio with an extensive criminal history.

We spoke with Heather Ryan, the general manager of Crooked Creek Golf Course in Ottawa Lake, MI, who tells us Reeb is permanently banned from the course due to the behavior he showed in the viral video.

We're told the people Reeb threatened reported him to Crooked Creek staff shortly after the incident ... Reeb was then asked to leave the course and told he couldn't ever come back.

Heather tells us Reeb has also been banned from Cherrywood Golf Club ... another course they own in Ottawa Lake.

Matthew McConaughey's decision to ensure the safety of his fans paid off -- proactively getting a restraining order against an obsessive woman -- and allowing cops to intervene when she showed up at a recent meet-and-greet event.

Sources close to the actor tell us the woman, who has been bothering him for years, showed up over the weekend where McConaughey was promoting his new book.

We're told she was greeted by police, informed of the restraining order, and escorted off the property without incident.

Our sources say McConaughey understood the potential risks the woman could pose if she showed up, and wanted to make sure his fans -- including young kids -- were safe ... so that's why he decided to go to court before the event.

The woman's allegedly been an issue for a long time -- with bizarre emails, concerning letters and frivolous lawsuits. Matthew has been able to ignore the woman, but things recently came to a head when she allegedly stated she was planning on attending Matthew's event to promote his new book.

La decisión de Matthew McConaughey de garantizar la seguridad de sus fans ha dado sus frutos, ya que proactivamente obtuvo una orden de restricción contra una mujer obsesiva que le permitió a la policía intervenir cuando se presentó en un evento reciente.

Fuentes cercanas al actor nos dicen que la mujer, que lo ha estado molestando por años, se presentó el fin de semana donde McConaughey estaba promocionando su nuevo libro.

Nos dicen que fue recibida por la policía, informada de la orden de alejamiento y escoltada afuera de la propiedad sin incidentes.

Nuestras fuentes dicen que McConaughey entendía los riesgos que podría significar que apareciera la mujer y por eso quiso asegurarse de que sus fans, que incluían a niños pequeños, estuvieran a salvo... Así que por eso decidió ir a la corte antes del evento.

La mujer supuestamente ha sido un problema durante mucho tiempo. Le ha enviado correos electrónicos extraños, cartas preocupantes y demandas frívolas. Matthew ha sido capaz de ignorarla, pero las cosas llegaron a un punto crítico recientamente cuando anunció que estaba planeando asistir al evento de Matthew para promocionar su nuevo libro.

Desde que Jeezy solicitó el divorcio a Jeannie Mai, un rumor en particular, y bastante infundado, ha cobrado fuerza en redes sociales y es la idea de que ella lo engañó con Mario López, pero nos dicen que todo sería pura mentira.

Fuentes cercanas a Jeannie dicen a TMZ que no hay absolutamente ninguna verdad en los rumores asociados a una posible infidelidad entre ella y el anfitrión de "Access Hollywood", o con cualquier otra persona, vale decir.

Parece que el falso rumor se deriva del hecho de que Jeannie fue co-presentadora invitada con Mario el mes pasado en su programa, pero nos dicen que cualquier química percibida entre ellos es solo profesional. En simple: es el mundo del espectáculo, amigos.

En cuanto a su divorcio, las fuentes nos dicen que está devastada y con el corazón roto y que se está centrando en hacer lo mejor para su hija de 1 año de edad, Monaco.

Para los que no lo saben, Jeannie compartió el mes pasado algunos clips de su semana como copresentadora del programa de entretenimiento con Mario, que nadie consideró significativos en ese momento particular.

Pero como informamos, Jeezy solicitó el divorcio en Georgia el mes pasado, alegando que no había "ninguna esperanza de reconciliación."

Ever since Jeezy filed to divorce Jeannie Mai, one particular unfounded rumor's gathered steam online -- that she cheated on him with Mario Lopez -- but we're told all that rank speculation is a load of BS.

Sources close to Jeannie tell TMZ ... there's absolutely no truth to any rumblings of infidelity between her and the "Access Hollywood" host, or with anyone else, for that matter.

It seems the false buzz stems from the fact Jeannie was a guest cohost with Mario last month on his show, but we're told any perceived chemistry between them is simply professional. Translation: It's showbiz, folks.

As for her divorce, our sources say Jeannie's devastated, and heartbroken and is focusing on doing whatever's best for their daughter, 1-year-old Monaco.

For those unaware, Jeannie shared some clips last month from her week cohosting the entertainment news show with Mario, which no one saw as significant at the time.

But, as we reported, Jeezy filed for divorce in Georgia earlier this month, and in his docs said there's "no hope for reconciliation."

Uno de los mayores ajustes de Tory Lanez en la cárcel será en su intestino, pues en lugar de comer como una celebridad, se va a sentir más como un niño hurgando en su lonchera.

TMZ obtuvo el menú de la primera semana de Tory en North Kern State Prison en Delano, California, y nos enteramos de que ha estado despertando temprano para probar un poco de carne picada, huevos duros, cereales, leche y café para el desayuno.

Los almuerzos de Tory han consistido en galletas de mantequilla de maní, galletas crackers, bebidas sin azúcar y algunos sándwiches bastante simples... Estamos hablando de mortadela y mostaza en pan de trigo integral.

Por cierto, parece que los almuerzos se alternan entre sándwiches de mortadela o queso, también conocido como queso americano en el pan.

Y para la cena, Tory ha sido alimentado con cosas como salchichas calientes, verduras, ensalada de col, frijoles rojos, rollos y fruta enlatada.

TMZ dio la noticia, Tory fue ingresado en la prisión estatal este martes, un mes después de haber sido condenado a 10 años por descargar negligente un arma de fuego, asaltar con un arma de fuego semiautomática, y llevar un arma de fuego cargada y no registrada.

No estaba para nada contento en su foto policial... tal vez porque la superestrella ahora va a ganar alrededor de 30 centavos de dólar por hora de trabajo calificado mientras que esté en el interior.

One of Tory Lanez's biggest adjustments to prison is gonna be in his gut ... 'cause instead of eating like a celebrity, he's gonna feel more like a grade school kid digging into his lunchbox.

TMZ obtained the menu from Tory's first week at North Kern State Prison in Delano, CA ... and he's been waking up in the morning to grab some beef hash, hard-boiled eggs, hot cereal, milk, and coffee for breakfast.

Tory's lunches have consisted of peanut butter crackers, sugar-free drinks, and some pretty plain sandwiches -- we're talking bologna and mustard on whole wheat bread.

BTW, it looks like the lunches alternate between bologna sandwiches or cheese sandwiches ... aka American cheese on bread. Yeah, it's giving real Fyre Fest vibes.

Dinner might be his best meal of the day ... as he's been getting things like hot link sausages, veggies, coleslaw, red beans, rolls, and canned fruit.

TMZ broke the story, Tory checked in to the state prison on Tuesday a month after being sentenced to 10 years for negligent discharge of a firearm, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm.

He wasn't all smiles in his mug shot, either ... as the hugely successful artist will now be making about 30 cents/hour for skilled labor while he's on the inside.