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      Nate Diaz urges UFC to meet Conor McGregor’s two belt demand to boost Notorious’ ‘confidence’ in sarcastic tweet

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      NATE DIAZ has sarcastically urged the UFC to grant Conor McGregor’s request to have two belts made in his honour.On Saturday, the UFC’s poster boy called for the promotion to make two titles to commemorate his global and financial impact on the sport.
      Nate Diaz poked fun at Conor McGregor’s demands for the UFC to make two new beltsCredit: Getty

      He tweeted: “Let’s do two belts, actually. Champ Champ always does two.
      “We’ve got “The McGregor Belt” currently in creation, and now we’ve got the all-new “RMF” belt.
      ‘”The Richest Motherf* Belt”. This way we can put both the rubies and the emeralds to good use.”
      It didn’t take long for Diaz to get wind of McGregor’s latest demand to the UFC brass.
      And the Ultimate Fighter season five winner called on Dana White to grant the Irishman’s request in order to boost his ego.
      He tweeted: “@ufc go ahead and make this lil b***h a belt or 2 with rubies or whatever he wants on it.
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      “I think he really needs it.
      “I need his confidence hi so he can do well so go ahead and make the belt if you would like too
      “And go out there and gettem champ.”
      McGregor, 32, is currently gearing up for a trilogy fight with former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier.
      The Notorious will throw down with The Diamond on July 10 in the main event of UFC 264 in Las Vegas.

      Poirier vs McGregor III will take place in front of a sold-out crowd at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.
      McGregor suffered a brutal second-round KO loss to his old featherweight rival in January in the main event of UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi.
      The UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight world champion is itching to exact revenge on fan favourite Poirier, telling ESPN on Wednesday: “I signed my bout agreement this morning.
      “I’m going to rip the game a new a**hole July 10.
      “The Mac is back in Sin City! Full house!”
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      Watch moment Jake Paul rival Ben Askren was knocked out in only FIVE SECONDS by Jorge Masvidal in unwanted UFC record

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      BEN ASKREN – who was beaten be Jake Paul – was on the wrong end of the fastest knockout in UFC history against Jorge Masvidal. YouTube star Paul knocked out Askren in the first round, but not quite as quickly as the KO Masvidal managed.

      Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren in just five secondsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Jorge Masvidal’s flying knee was the fastest KO in UFC historyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Within just five seconds, Masvidal had run across the cage and planted a flying knee on Askren, before landing two more shots on the deck.
      The unprecedented finish surpassed the previous record for quickest KO held by Duane Ludwig, which was six seconds.
      Askren, 39, went on to have one more fight in the UFC after his unwanted history-making defeat.
      But again, it resulted in a loss to Damian Maia and afterwards the American grappler retired and underwent hip surgery.
      Askren appeared content on the sidelines, coaching wrestling, until he signed to fight YouTuber Paul, who is 2-0 in his boxing career.
      The pair headline this Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
      Paul, 24, trained with Masvidal, 36, in preparation and predicted he would top the UFC star’s finish.
      Askren has been reminded about the knee in the pre-fight press conference, with Masvidal even getting a FaceTime on stage.
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      Jake Paul FaceTiming Jorge MasvidalCredit: Getty

      The former Olympian admitted he is not bothered about the KO, but slammed his old rival for backing Paul.
      Askren told James Lynch: “I think, either way, it’s bad. I mean, people aren’t digging it whatsoever.
      “He just looks like a dope. He really, really, really does. I don’t know what he’s doing. I don’t get it. I think it’s annoying.
      “I have no issue with the fact that I got beat by a knee, and hey, that’s part of my life. I live it. I’m not embarrassed by it.”
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      Conor McGregor’s gym-mate Dillon Danis calls out Jake Paul and vows to ‘put this c*** out cold’ after Ben Askren KO

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      DILLON DANIS called out Jake Paul and vowed to ‘put this c*** out cold’ after the YouTuber knocked out Ben Askren. Paul moved to 3-0 in his professional boxing career after the first-round finish over Askren.
      Dillon Danis called out Jake Paul and vowed to ‘put this c*** out cold’
      Jake Paul moved to 3-0 in his pro boxing careerCredit: Getty
      And already he was challenged by 2-0 Bellator welterweight Danis, a sparring partner and gym-mate of Conor McGregor.
      He tweeted: “it’s on 100% send me the contract let’s do this i’m gonna put this c*** out cold.”
      Paul, 24, initially offered Danis, 27, the opportunity to fight him earlier in the year.
      But the jujitsu black belt was unable to accept amid a knee injury which needed surgery.
      Seemingly fit and recovered, Danis shared a private Instagram message he sent to Paul, calling the social media star out.
      He wrote: “let’s do this c*** send me the contract.”
      Paul celebrated his win with rapper Snoop Dogg, who also commentated on his fight.
      He said after the win: “Just a couple of years ago, my teachers were making fun of me in class, telling me I can’t do nothing, telling me I wasn’t smart.

      “My schoolmates making fun of me. I used to landscape.
      “I just had a dream and I chased it and I worked hard.
      “To think that I’m standing here next to these legends, these legends right here, it’s unbelievable.”
      Ben Askren was knocked out in round one by Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul celebrates his winCredit: Getty
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      Watch ringside view of Jake Paul’s first-round knockout against ex-UFC star Ben Askren as YouTuber says ‘I told y’all’

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      JAKE PAUL knocked out former UFC welterweight Ben Askren with a brutal right hand. The YouTuber stopped Askren in round one of their Triller pay-per-view headliner.
      Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren in round oneCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Paul landed a simple one-two over the top and left the retired UFC fighter unable to continue in the eyes of the referee.
      Afterwards, he said: “I told y’all I was gonna do it in the first round. I told y’all I’m a real fighter.
      “I don’t know how many times I’ve gotta prove myself that this is for real.”
      Askren, 36, barely got into the fight before he hit the deck and saw the action waved off.
      Paul, 24, moved to 3-0 in his boxing career since turning professional in January 2020 and dedicated the win to his bodyguard Shamir ‘Shadow’ Bolivar, who passed away earlier this month.
      He said: “This is for Shadow, my security guard, who passed away ten days ago.
      “He told me I would knock him out in the first round. He said he had a vision, a dream.
      “This has been the hardest ten days of my life. I had to hold it together to keep it going. And I’m just honoured to be here.”
      A defiant Paul then sent a message to all the detractors he has encountered throughout his life.
      YouTuber Jake Paul celebrates his winCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jake Paul scored his third professional winCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He continued: “Just a couple of years ago, my teachers were making fun of me in class, telling me I can’t do nothing, telling me I wasn’t smart.
      “My schoolmates making fun of me. I used to landscape.
      “I just had a dream and I chased it and I worked hard. To think that I’m standing here next to these legends, these legends right here, it’s unbelievable.”
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      Snoop Dogg says ‘Dana White, where’s my money at?’ after Jake Paul KOs ex-UFC star Ben Askren as rapper wins $2m bet

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      SNOOP DOGG said ‘Dana White, where’s my money at?’ after Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren – as the rapper won his $2million bet. YouTuber Paul closed the show with a dramatic right hand in the first round against Askren, who retired from the UFC in 2019.
      Snoop Dogg and YouTuber Jake PaulCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jake Paul knocked out ex-UFC star Ben AskrenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Beforehand, UFC president White told Mike Tyson he would be willing to bet $1m the social media star lost.
      Paul, 24, and rap royalty Snoop Dogg, 49, asked to up the wager to $2m – though their call was never asked.
      But it still did not stop the West Coast star from calling out the UFC boss and campaigning for his proposed winnings.
      Snoop Dogg said: “Dana White, where’s my money at?”
      Paul moved to 3-0 in his professional boxing career and beat his first ever experienced fighter.
      He said: “I told y’all I was gonna do it in the first round.
      “I told y’all I’m a real fighter. I don’t know how many times I’ve gotta prove myself that this is for real.”
      Afterwards, Paul dedicated the win to his bodyguard Shamir Bolivar, who sadly passed away this month.

      “It’s been four months I’ve been in training camp every day, I deserve that s***.
      “This is the craziest moment of my life. I told y’all I was gonna do it in the first round.
      “I told y’all I’m a real fighter, I don’t know how many times I’ve gotta prove myself that this is for real.
      “This is for Shadow, my security guard who passed away ten days ago.
      “He told me I would knock him out in the first round, he said he had a vision, a dream.
      “This has been the hardest ten days of my life, I had to hold it together to keep this fight going and I’m just honoured to be here.”
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      UFC legend Frank Mir beaten by ex-boxing champion Steve Cunningham on Jake Paul vs Ben Askren undercard

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      UFC legend Frank Mir was beaten by Steve Cunningham on Jake Paul’s undercard. The former cruiserweight boxing champion welcomed the ex-UFC star to the ring as part of a crossover attraction on Triller’s ‘Fight Club’.
      UFC legend Frank Mir was beaten by Steve CunninghamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Steve Cunningham won on Jake Paul’s undercardCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mir, 41, was due to face American great Antonio Tarver, 52, but the veteran was not cleared to make his comeback.
      Instead, Cunningham, 44, who last fought in 2017, filled in as a replacement.
      And the one-time IBF titleist did not have many problems outboxing Mir – making his ring debut – over six rounds.
      Cunningham is most recognisable among British fans for his 2013 fight with Tyson Fury, 32, having dropped but lost to the Gypsy King.
      And despite his four-year hiatus from the ring, Cunningham revealed he was preparing for the fight in the same way he did before fighting Fury.
      He said: “He’s competed at a high level in the UFC, and that itself makes him prepared for our fight
      “He’s a warrior and a champion. For anybody who thinks this is easy or that I’m going to breeze through him, I don’t think like that.
      “In the words of my great late trainer Brother Naazim [Richardson,] ‘you take everybody seriously.’

      “That’s Tyson Fury right there. I’m about to fight Tyson Fury again. That’s the mindset that I’m going through.” 
      Despite filling in for Tarver at the last minute, Cunningham revealed he found the comeback easier than expected.
      He said: “For me, the process is simple. I’m a two-time world champion. I’m always in the gym. I’m always in shape.
      “That’s the goal — to die at 100 years old in shape. You buckle down, go to the gym, train hard and push.
      “Even short notice, it’s just a few notches. Adjustments here and there, we’re ready.
      “A lot of people have been saying, ‘I’m retired.’ I haven’t retired. I still want to fight a few times before I retire and pass the torch to my children.”
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      Watch brutal slapping contest hosted by WWE legend Ric Flair end in brutal KO on undercard of Jake Paul vs Ben Askren

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      WWE legend Ric Flair hosted a bizarre slapping contest on the undercard of Jake Paul’s fight with Ben Askren. Triller’s ‘Fight Club’ offered not only professional boxing bouts but musical performances, including from Snoop Dogg.
      WWE legend Ric Flair hosted a bizarre slapping contest on Triller Fight Club

      But quite possibly the most surprising segment on the pay-per-view was a slapping contest.
      Flair officiated the competition, which ended in a brutal knockout with Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson also in attendance.
      Triller busted onto the scene in November as they brought heavyweight icon Mike Tyson, 54, out of retirement.
      In their second box office event, Paul headlined against retired UFC welterweight Askren.
      Flair was among the celebrity guests, and said the promotion took inspiration from WWE.
      He said: “They got it all from Vince McMahon! They got it all from WWE.
      “The NBA, baseball, football, the entrances get grander, the All-Star games get bigger, the Super Bowl gets bigger, but it all started with WrestleMania.”
      Flair, 72, an icon in the WWE ring, admitted he was impressed by Triller’s PPV production.

      He said: “It’s my first event, I’m not sure what to think of it.
      “It’s amazing. The star-power, the people that are hear, attending the event, that speaks volumes already.
      “And, you know, you’ve got a national champion. The kid is tough – from WIsconsin.
      “And I don’t know how tough the Paul kid is. He better be tough, if he’s wrestling a guy or fighting a guy who’s a two-time national champion.”
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      WWE legend and former UFC fighter CM Punk talks up Ben Askren’s striking and predicts him ‘surprising’ Jake Paul

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      CM PUNK warned Ben Askren is being underestimated and tipped his former training partner to surprise Jake Paul. The WWE legend shared the Roufusport gym with Askren while he trained for his two UFC fights, which he both lost.
      Ben Askren pictured in the gym with CM Punk, far right
      Jake Paul weighing in to fight Ben AskrenCredit: Instagram @triller
      Now his ex-sparring partner is preparing to fight YouTuber Paul, two years after he retired from the UFC himself.
      Askren’s career as a renowned grappler and limited striker leaves him the betting underdog, despite his vast amount of fighting experience.
      But CM Punk – real name Phil Brooks – agrees the ex-ONE Championship and Bellator champion is being overlooked.
      He told TMZ Sports: “I think so, but I think it’s easy to do, based on it’s easy to sit on your couch and say that Ben isn’t a striker.
      “But he’s a decelerated athlete at a very, very high level in two different sports.
      “Mindset and mentally is a big thing when you’re fighting and Ben has that in spades.
      “Is Ben gonna come out there and look like Muhammad Ali? No, probably not. But Ben knows what it takes to win a fight.
      “The skillset in boxing is different, the rules are different, so he’s going to approach it to the best of his abilities so he can win that fight.

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      “And I know a lot of people are counting him out but I don’t think people should be surprised if he wins.”
      Paul comes into his third fight with two knockouts in as many wins since turning professional in January 2020.
      But his wins have only comes against online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ and ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 36.
      Paul, 24, scaled 191lb (13st 6lb) like Askren, 36, but looked significantly leaner.
      He said: “I don’t believe he makes it out of two rounds; look at the guy, he has a beer belly so he clearly didn’t take training camp seriously.
      “We all did the talking and the entertainment s*** but now it’s time to let the fists fly.”
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