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      Ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley starts training camp for Jake Paul after vowing to break YouTuber’s jaw

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      FORMER UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has officially started his training camp for Jake Paul.The Chosen One is set to throw down with the YouTuber-turned-boxer on August 28, although a venue for their grudge match has not yet been announced.
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      Tyron Woodley has his gloves strapped on before the first session of his latest training campCredit: Instagram @twooodley
      The Chosen One goes through some pressure drills with his coachCredit: Instagram @twooodley
      And Woodley has wasted no time in preparing for his grudge match, starting his camp one day after the announcement of the fight.
      The 39-year-old shared a series of training snaps to his Instagram page on Wednesday night.
      His accompanying caption read: “#ChampCamp in session. Day one in the books.”
      Woodley also included a video of himself going through pressure drills with one of his coaches.
      The St Louis slugger is relishing the opportunity to get his hands on the outspoken Paul, who he had a tense confrontation with earlier this year.
      Woodley took exception to the social media star’s pre-fight antics before seeing him demolish his good friend Ben Askren.
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      And the MMA legend can’t wait to put a beating on the former Disney star.
      During an Instagram Live, he said: “All the clout chasing, all the yelling, all the blah, blah blah, ‘I’m a fighter, all the MMA guys don’t never want to fight me.’
      “Now, you got a motherf***ing that’s going to fight you like you ain’t never been fought before.
      “Ain’t no sparring you can do to motherf***ing get ready for it.
      “Ain’t no meditation. Ain’t no kum ba yah.

      “Ain’t no mama se mama sa mama coosa.
      “Ain’t s**t you can do. You getting your ass beat. I’m pumped up about it.
      Woodley hasn’t tasted victory in nearly three years but is confident of winning his professional boxing debut.
      He told ESPN: “Easiest fight of my career & biggest purse of my career all in one night.
      “Basically, they brought me in to take out the trash. Can’t wait to shut this b***h up.
      “This is getting done for the culture, the whole MMA/boxing community, to rid this guy of combat sports.”
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      Watch UFC star Khabib score goal and compare himself to Ronaldo after he ‘put on weight’… but Brazilian not offended

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      KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV is certainly enjoying his retirement from mixed martial arts – as he hones his skills on the football pitch.The undefeated Russian has been taking part in several matches with his friends since hanging up his gloves last October.
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      Khabib Nurmagomedov fires home after skinning the keeperCredit: Instagram / @khabib_nurmagomedov
      And on Thursday morning, The Eagle shared a clip of one of his recent games with his 28million Instagram followers.
      The film shows Nurmagomedov skinning an on-rushing opponent before sidefooting the ball into an empty net.
      And the long-time Real Madrid fan celebrated the goal with Brazilian legend Ronaldo’s trademark celebration, wagging his finger up and down as he ran past the camera.
      The Dagestani destroyer’s accompanying caption read: “Who remembers the Ronaldo of 2008, put on a bit of weight but still with firepower.
      “[FC Legion Dynamo Makhachkala] I need motivation brothers.”
      Nurmagomedov’s post soon came to the attention of Ronaldo, who was far from offended by the former MMA star’s referencing of his weight gain.
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      Khabib Nurmagomedov sold a beautiful dummy to the on-rushing goalkeeperCredit: Instagram / @khabib_nurmagomedov
      Nurmagomedov wheels away in delight before whipping out Ronaldo’s trademark celebrationCredit: Instagram / @khabib_nurmagomedov
      The 2002 World Cup hero responded with a series of clapping emojis, a comment that received over 12,000 likes.
      Former Real Madrid midfielder Clarence Seedorf also chimed in, commenting with clapping emojis of his own.
      Nurmagomedov, 32, retired from MMA at the peak of his powers and with an unblemished record.
      And the pride of Dagestan still has ambitions of playing football professionally.
      He told Match TV: “To play football on a professional level is a childhood dream. Of course, I have such a wish. Football is the king of sports after all.
      “Who haven’t I discussed this with! I’ve spoken even with the UEFA president Aleskandr Ceferin, with the owner of PSG, yes and even with Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Khabib Nurmagomedov is an avid Real Madrid fanCredit: Instagram / @cristiano

      He added: “My dream club is Real Madrid. In fact the first match I remember watching the full 90 minutes, was Real vs Juventus in 1998 [Champions League final].
      “I remember Mijatovic scored from an offside position, but we still won.”
      Last year, Nurmagomedov revealed he prefers football to MMA, telling UFC Russia: “For me, football is the number one sport.
      “When I was a child, I dreamed of being a football player and I have always watched football.
      “In a way, football is better [than mixed martial arts], you don’t have to fight or smash somebody – you just go onto grass and show everyone what you are capable of doing professionally.
      “Of course, it is hard but I like it more, more than UFC, more than MMA.”
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      Tyron Woodley to be trained for Jake Paul fight by boxing legend Andre Ward as he promises YouTuber a ‘broken jaw’

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      FORMER UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will train with Andre Ward ahead of his boxing match with Jake Paul.The Chosen One will lock horns with the YouTuber turned boxer in a grudge match on August 28.
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      Former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley will box Jake Paul on August 28Credit: SHOWTIME
      Woodley will train with boxing great Andre Ward ahead of his clash with PaulCredit: Getty
      And the hard-hitting Woodley will look to sharpen up his striking under the guidance of former unified super-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion Ward.
      During an Instagram Live, the 39-year-old said: “Andre Ward, my dog, reached out.
      “I cannot miss the opportunity [to work with him], it would be an honor and a blessing.
      “Find some time to work with Andre Ward as well. After that, I’ll know more today.”
      Woodley’s clash with the younger Paul brother – which will be a cruiserweight affair – will mark his professional boxing debut.
      The St. Louis slugger will bid to avenge his good friend Ben Askren, who was knocked out by the former Disney star in April.
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      How Jake Paul stacks up with Tyron Woodley ahead of their boxing matchCredit: SUNSPORT
      Woodley is relishing the opportunity to get his hands on The Problem Child and plans to leave him with a broken jaw.
      He said: “All the clout chasing, all the yelling, all the blah, blah blah, ‘I’m a fighter, all the MMA guys don’t never want to fight me.’
      “Now, you got a motherf*cker that’s going to fight you like you ain’t never been fought before.
      “Ain’t no sparring you can do to motherf*cking get ready for it. Ain’t no meditation. Ain’t no kum ba yah.
      “Ain’t no mama se mama sa mama coosa. Ain’t s**t you can do. You getting your ass beat. I’m pumped up about it.
      Tyron Woodley is champing at the bit to get his hands on Jake PaulCredit: Getty

      “We gonna break some records, and I’m going to break a motherf***ing jaw while I’m at it. Get ready to make motherf***ing history. Breaking records.”
      Despite having lost his last four in a row and being out of the win column for close to three years, Woodley is supremely confident ahead of his boxing debut.
      He told ESPN: “Easiest fight of my career & biggest purse of my career all in one night.
      “Basically, they brought me in to take out the trash. Can’t wait to shut this b***h up.
      “This is getting done for the culture, the whole MMA/boxing community, to rid this guy of combat sports.”
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      Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley contract info revealed with UFC ace set for ‘multi-million dollar payday’ and rematch clause

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      TYRON WOODLEY will make ‘millions’ before he even steps into the ring to fight Jake Paul, his manager has confirmed.Malki Kawa has revealed how the deal for the ex-UFC star to face the YouTuber was struck.
      Tyron Woodley is set for a big payday when he fights Jake PaulCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Describing Woodley as the ‘perfect opponent’, the First Round Management CEO stated that a rematch clause could see the pair go toe-to-toe twice.
      First up will be a boxing contest on August 28 which will see Paul take a bigger slice of the pie while not leaving his opponent out of pocket.
      Kawa told MMAFighting: “[Woodley]’s getting paid really well. It’s one of the best deals I’ve ever done.
      “For a guy in his situation, it was a tremendous deal. He’s getting a large base number. He’s getting a cut of the pay-per-view globally.
      “He’s participating in a lot of different things. He should walk away with a multi-million dollar payday.
      “His base guarantee is in the millions already. Add on all the extra stuff, it’s a really nice payday.
      “We just got to a point where we felt comfortable with it and Jake is probably making the lion’s share of the money, which he is, but nonetheless Tyron, this is a real good day for him.”
      Woodley, 39, won the UFC welterweight belt in 2016 but lost his last four Octagon fights.
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      How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley compare ahead of their boxing match
      While Paul, 24, is 3-0 after successfully downing former MMA fighter Ben Askren in April.
      Despite the YouTuber’s fledgling career, Kawa outlined the impressive financial muscle that enticed his client into a boxing debut.
      He noted: “[Woodley] definitely got paid in his base guarantee more than he ever did in the UFC, whether as a champion or non-champion, that’s a fact.
      “Jake Paul’s team negotiated an automatic rematch clause.
      “That’s how much this is a scary fight to them. If we win this fight, if Jake Paul wants it, then we have to run it back with him.”
      Fans may be torn on Paul’s legitimacy as a professional boxer but many will be intrigued to see how he fares in this latest step up.
      We’re gonna break some records, and I’m going to break a motherf****** jaw.Tyron Woodley

      Upon the fight’s announcement, Woodley vowed to leave a significant dent on the American’s boxing ambitions.
      He stated: “We’re gonna break some records, and I’m going to break a motherf****** jaw while I’m at it.
      “Get ready to make motherf****** history. Breaking records.”
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      Logan Paul plants seed for Conor McGregor fight by saying he could beat UFC star days before Floyd Mayweather clash

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      LOGAN PAUL has planted the seed for a showdown with Conor McGregor by claiming he could beat the UFC superstar in a boxing match.The social media phenom is just days away from an eight-round exhibition with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
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      Logan Paul reckons he has what it takes to beat UFC megastar Conor McGregor in a boxing matchCredit: Instagram @loganpaul
      Logan Paul wasn’t impressed by Conor McGregor’s performance against Floyd MayweatherCredit: Reuters
      Paul, 26, has watched plenty of tape on Money ahead of their much-maligned clash, including his 2017 victory over the UFC’s poster boy.
      The Maverick was less than impressed by The Notorious’ performance, telling The True Geordie: “I think I could beat Conor in a boxing match right now.
      “Conor doesn’t impress me. He gets tired.”
      Paul has the utmost respect for The Notorious but wholeheartedly believes he’d get the better of the Irishman if they were to ever share the ring.
      Paul said of the UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight world champion: “He’s a great athlete, a great performer.
      “But I don’t know, man, one day we’re going to get good enough at this sport where conversations like this are happening and we’re better than these guys.”
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      Paul is brimming with confidence ahead of his clash with the undefeated Mayweather and is adamant the former five-weight champ won’t knock him out.
      He said: “That’s what makes me laugh when Floyd says ‘June 6 I’m gonna knock you out.’
      “With all due respect, Mr. Mayweather, what the f*** do you know about knocking people out?
      “It’s been a decade. It’s been a decade since you knocked out Victor Ortiz in whatever b* that was.”
      Paul reckons the retired Mayweather is underestimating him and has vowed to give the 44-year-old a rude awakening.
      Logan Paul is just days away from his showdown with Floyd Mayweather JrCredit: Alamy

      He said: “I’m going to knock him out and become the greatest boxer on the planet.
      “Then I’m going to retire and not give Floyd the rematch. He doesn’t know who he’s getting in the ring with.
      He really thinks I’m a YouTuber. He really thinks I’m a fake fighter. I get it.
      “Everything that I’ve portrayed online says the same thing. But we’re really about this life now. Floyd underestimating me is going to hurt him, I think.
      “If you think about it, this truly is one of the most special, historic events ever.
      “You have one of the greatest boxers of our generation, fighting, uh, me.”
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      Dana White buries hatchet with Jake Paul and gives YouTuber rare praise for taking on UFC star Tyron Woodley

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      UFC chief Dana White has seemingly buried the hatchet with Jake Paul by praising the YouTuber for accepting a fight with Tyron Woodley.Social media sensation Paul will face the former UFC welterweight champ in a boxing match on August 28.
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      Jake Paull will box former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley on August 28Credit: instagram jakepaul
      And the social media star’s decision to box Tyron Woodley has drawn praise from Dana WhiteCredit: Getty
      The hard-hitting Woodley – who was released by the UFC in April – will represent the toughest test of Paul’s brief boxing career.
      And White has commended The Problem Child for agreeing to throw down with the vicious one-punch knockout artist.
      During an appearance on the Real Quick with Mike Swick podcast, White said: “Tyron Woodley has punching power and obviously he’s put a lot of dudes to sleep in his career.
      “Tyron Woodley doesn’t look like the Tyron Woodley of the past that was putting everybody to sleep.
      “He hasn’t won a fight in three years, he’s going to be 40 years old.
      “But I will give it to [him]. At least he’s stepping in there with a guy who can punch.”
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      How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley stack up ahead of their clash
      Woodley, 39, has opened up as an underdog against Paul – who knocked out his good friend Ben Askren in April.
      The early odds come as no surprise to White, who said: “It has to do with Woodley’s age, and he hasn’t won a fight in three years.”
      As far as predictions go, White believes the Woodley that terrorized the welterweight division a few years ago would make light work of Paul.
      But after seeing The Chosen One lose his last four on the bounce, the veteran promoter isn’t sure how the fight will play out.
      When asked to give his prediction for the fight, White said: “Listen, man. Woodley should knock him out.
      Dana White believes the Tyron Woodley of old would wipe the floor with Jake PaulCredit: Getty

      “But again, the Tyron Woodley that you talk about that was the champ isn’t the same f***ing guy he was four years ago.”
      Despite not having tasted victory in close to three years, Woodley is brimming with confidence ahead of his professional boxing debut.
      He told ESPN: “Easiest fight of my career & biggest purse of my career all in one night.
      “Basically, they brought me in to take out the trash. Can’t wait to shut this b***h up.
      “This is getting done for the culture, the whole MMA/boxing community, to rid this guy of combat sports.”
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      Tommy Fury brands Jake Paul ‘cunning’ for fighting Tyron Woodley as he breaks down YouTuber’s boxing career

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      TOMMY FURY reckons Jake Paul was very ‘cunning’ with his decision to box Tyron Woodley.The YouTuber will lock horns with the former UFC welterweight champion in a grudge match on August 28.
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      Jake Paul will box former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley on August 28Credit: instagram jakepaul
      Tommy Fury reckons Jake Paul was very ‘cunning’ with his choice to face Tyron WoodleyCredit: Reuters
      Light-heavyweight prospect Fury – brother of The Gypsy King Tyson – threw his name into the hat to face the social media star but was ultimately snubbed.
      And the Love Islander reckons Paul is doing a stellar job of steering clear of real fighters, saying: “If he gets in the ring with me, it’s going to be dangerous for him then.
      “Keep fighting these clowns that he’s always fighting and it’s not going to be dangerous for him.
      “He’s a very cunning man. He’s earned a lot of money in his career, he’s a very smart man.
      “I’ve heard a lot of talk about this guy that he’s fighting, this Tyron Woodley. He’s a five-time UFC champion.
      “What everyone has got to understand is that if there was any point of Tyron Woodley beating Jake Paul, that contract wouldn’t have got signed.
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      How Jake Paul stacks up against former UFC champion Tyron WoodleyCredit: SUNSPORT
      “Why would Jake Paul put himself in a situation where he’s gonna get knocked spark out or even have a foothold in the fight?
      “It isn’t going to happen. All you’re going to see is another Jake Paul victory. Somewhere down that contract or something, you’re going to see Jake Paul W.”
      Fury is adamant Paul will never test himself against a seasoned pro, adding: “He’s not going to fight anybody who can put a test up because he doesn’t need to.
      “He’s making a fortune off of YouTube, he’s doing this boxing thing so he can make a bit more money.
      “Why’s he’s gonna get his teeth knocked in for nothing? He’s not a stupid man.
      “Whatever he does in his career, you can almost guarantee that he wins at the end of it because he’s the sole thingy.
      Tommy Fury is adamant Jake Paul won’t fight a seasoned proCredit: Getty
      “You grab these MMA guys that are used to fighting for three hundred of four hundred grand and you say, ‘Come here, mate, I’ll pay you five or six million’ – which is nothing to him – they’re going to take it all day long.
      “Because they’ve fought their whole career for four or five hundred grand and then they’re going to fight a YouTuber for three or four million, it’s going to happen every day of the week, isn’t it?”
      Fury, 22, would love to share the ring with the former Disney star but is refusing to fixate himself on the fight.
      He said: “Jake Paul is what he is, you know. Like Frank [Warren] said: if the fight comes, it comes. And I’ll take it with both hands because it’s easy money.
      “People ask me, ‘Why are you getting involved with him? Why is Floyd Mayweather, one of the best to ever do it, fighting his brother Logan?’ It’s easy money.

      “At the end of the day, I’m not going to focus myself on Jake Paul.
      “I’ve got my own career, I’ve got my own path to take and my own journey to follow.
      “But if he comes into that somewhere along the line, of course I’m gonna take that. I’ll butcher him for nothing.
      “It’s an easy fight to make. But calling my name is the wrong move for him.
      “So whenever that fight happens, it happens. But until then, he doesn’t even come into my mind.
      “Saturday night is where my mind is on. I’ve got a job to do and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”
      Fury will be back in action on Saturday night, taking on the 2-0 Jordan Grant at the Telford International Centre.
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      Jake Paul brutally trolls Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren with Dumb and Dumber poster ahead of fight with UFC star

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      JAKE PAUL has kicked off his war of words with Tyron Woodley with a brutal Dumber and Dumber meme.The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the former UFC welterweight champion in a grudge match on August 28.
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      Jake Paul mocked Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren with this Dumber and Dumber posterCredit: Twitter@jakepaul
      Jake Paul will box former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley on August 28Credit: instagram jakepaul
      The pair, 24 and 39 respectively, have been embroiled in a war of words ever since Paul’s brutal first-round KO of Woodley’s good friend Ben Askren.
      And The Problem Child has lit the blue touch paper by sharing a mock-up Dumb and Dumber poster featuring Woodley and Askren.
      The photoshop of the iconic poster featured Woodley and Askren arm-in-arm with the classic ‘I’m with stupid’ t-shirts.
      The caption emblazoned on the bottom of the poster read: “For Tyron and Ben, every day is a no-brainer.”
      Paul’s accompanying caption read: “Bff’s!”
      Paul stretched his professional record to 3-0 in April with his 119-second demolition of ex-Bellator and ONE Championship ace Askren.
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      How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley stack up ahead of their grudge matchCredit: SUNSPORT
      And Woodley, who was recently released by the UFC following his fourth consecutive loss, is relishing the opportunity to avenge his fallen friend.
      He told ESPN: “Easiest fight of my career & biggest purse of my career all in one night.
      “Basically, they brought me in to take out the trash. Can’t wait to shut this b***h up.
      “This is getting done for the culture, the whole MMA/boxing community, to rid this guy of combat sports.”
      Tyron Woodley is champing at the bit to get his hands on Jake PaulCredit: Getty

      Paul is looking forward to the step-up in competition and is confident of adding Woodley’s name to his list of victims.
      He said: “It’s official. I have a list of people I plan on knocking out and as I enter my fourth pro fight, I am excited to cross the first one off the list by challenging myself against @twooodley a 5-time UFC Champion known for his knockout power.
      The Chosen One later added: “Dear @jakepaul keep the Billed cap I’m taking your head clean off your neck! #GotchaSoul.”
      He said: “Tyron ran his mouth a little too much in the locker room when I knocked out his best friend Ben and earned himself a top spot on the Problem Child death list.
      “Tyron’s a seasoned striker who has fought the best MMA fighters in the world but will be dropped by a Disney teen star in 2 rounds.
      “Maybe this time Dana White will actually be a man of his word and put his money on his former champion instead of trying to undermine my success like a jealous ex.
      “Influencer vs MMA….let’s get it on. It’s Showtime.”
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