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      Dillon Danis offered X-rated career change after ‘humiliating’ Logan Paul loss on KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard

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      DILLON DANIS has been offered an X-rated career change after being “humiliated” by Logan Paul. The Jiu Jitsu champion-turned-MMA star looked to settle his bitter feud with Paul over six boxing rounds.
      Dillon Danis was DQ’d against Logan PaulCredit: Getty
      But the grudge match ended in chaos after Danis was disqualified in the final stages for attempting a takedown.
      Paul was on the way to a shut out on the scorecards before Danis’ antics caused a mass brawl in the ring.
      The American has taken the chance to lay into his rival online but now others are joining in too.
      Mike Ford, the vice president of adult site My.Club, sent Danis an explicit six-figure working proposal.
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      He said: “I’d like to formally extend you an offer to serve as the ‘Head BJ(J) Trainer’ for My.Club, a leading platform for adult content creators.
      “In your role, you will give BJJ tutorials to post to your profile via photo and video and provide fans with video call sessions teaching them Brazilian Jiu Jitsu basics.”
      Danis, 30, lost every round before his ridiculous takedown attempt saw him thrown out of the fight.
      But he is now set to launch an appeal by claiming: “There were multiple offences. I’ll be submitting my appeal to the commission today.”
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      Meanwhile Paul, 26, posted: “I think Dillion perfectly embodies the problem with society.
      “All s*** talk behind a screen. No action. Just another peasant running his mouth contributing nothing to this world but negativity.
      “So happy I got to expose this clown.”
      Logan Paul beat Dillon Danis in their grudge matchCredit: PA More

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      Gary Neville accused of having ‘agenda’ with brutal put down of Arsenal star during live Sky Sports commentary

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      GARY NEVILLE has been accused of having an “agenda” against David Raya following his criticism of the goalkeeper.Raya started life as Arsenal’s apparent No1 well after replacing Aaron Ramsdale but has had some Gunners fans on edge as of late.
      David Raya has seemingly displaced Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal’s No.1Credit: GETTY
      Gary Neville branded Raya “nervous” and “jittery” during the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Manchester CityCredit: SKY SPORTS
      Former Wolves midfielder Karl Henry has accused Neville of having an “agenda” against RayaCredit: TWITTER
      His deflected clearance off Julian Alvarez in the first half of Sunday’s match with Manchester City prompted Neville to brand him a “nervous wreck” and “jittery”.
      He said: “I can spot a keeper a mile off that’s a nervous wreck and there’s one right in front of you.
      “The mistake in midweek, he’s carried into this game. He’s not sharp enough and he’s very lucky.”
      Neville’s commentary didn’t sit well with former Wolves midfielder Karl Henry, who questioned the motives behind his criticism of the Spaniard.
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      He wrote on X: “Has Gary Neville got it in for Raya? Or is he just doing his best to get Ramsdale back in?
      “When a commentator has an agenda, they influence millions of fans worldwide. It’s really poor.”
      Henry also took umbrage with Neville’s criticism of Raya after his opposite number Ederson was playing diagonal passes, a number of which he also played.
      He continued: “Ederson. Hits a diag and he’s saying Raya is rocky whilst Ederson is hitting 50-yard diags.
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      Karl Henry reckons Gary Neville’s comments were a borderline “assassination” of David RayaCredit: REX
      “Raya hit two better diags and he doesn’t say a thing.”
      Henry, 40, also likened Neville’s criticism to a public “assassination” of his abilities.
      He added: “I’m no Arsenal fan and rate both Ramsdale and Raya highly. But Neville’s assassination of Raya is poor and unfair.
      “Hope he realises how damaging to the player it can be and stops.”
      Raya ended up keeping a clean sheet as Arsenal ran out 1-0 winners at the Emirates.
      A deflected 84th-minute strike from Gabriel Martinelli sealed the three points for the Gunners and fired them joint top of the table with bitter rivals Tottenham. More

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      MMA star Dakota Ditcheva opens door to fight with Amanda Serrano after boxing legend signs for PFL

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      MMA star Dakota Ditcheva is open to fighting Amanda Serrano after the boxing legend signed for the Professional Fighters League. Serrano, 34, is a seven-division champion in the ring but she also has two wins and one draw in the cage.
      Dakota Ditcheva is open to fighting Amanda Serrano
      Boxing legend Serrano has signed for MMA promotion PFLCredit: Getty
      And she looks set to pick up her MMA career after signing with the PFL, a rival promotion to the UFC.
      Ditcheva, 24, is currently in the semi-final of the PFL’s European season, where a win qualifies her into the $1million global league.
      But the former Muay Thai champ would also be all ears if an offer to welcome Serrano to the PFL also presented itself.
      Ditcheva told SunSport: “I’m definitely asking about the tournament next year in the main season at flyweight for $1million, but obviously that’s not confirmed. 
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      “PFL have so many different plans at the moment, they’ve just signed Amanda Serrano and she’s my weight so I’d be up for that next year. 
      “They’re into all sorts so you never know but I’d definitely be up for doing the tournament next year or just staying busy. 
      “I’d like three fights next year. So, as long as they give me that and it works for me, then I’m not too bothered. 
      “My main focus is winning this tournament first, I want to get this belt then we’ll see what happens after that.” 
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      PFL Europe is a three-stage knockout tournament, with Ditcheva returning in this Saturday’s semis in Paris.
      The global league instead features two qualification bouts with points earned per method of victory.
      From there, the top four in each division progress to the semis and final where a title belt and winner-take-all $1m cash prize is at stake.
      But Serrano will instead feature in the PFL’s newly-launched super-fight series, which will also see Jake Paul, 26, and Francis Ngannou, 37, debut.
      So Ditcheva is eyeing a crossover mega-fight against Serrano, who she has admired from a distance over the years.
      PFL have so many different plans at the moment, they’ve just signed Amanda Serrano and she’s my weight so I’d be up for that next year! 
      She said: “I’d definitely put it out there that I’d be up for that. We’ll see what happens but Serrano is a top level boxer. It would be interesting. 
      “She fought Katie Taylor and it was a close fight and I’ve always watched Katie and never thought anybody would be on her level so that was a big stand out moment for her. 
      “I’ve admired what Serrano did in that fight and someone I’ve looked at as a top level athlete. 
      “It’s nice to see a little crossover in the sport, I’m excited to see how it works out and what they decide to do with it.” 
      Before any talk of super-fights and $1m seasons, Ditcheva first faces Cornelia Holm in the French capital.
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      She said: “I’m expecting a tough fight. She had a close fight in the first round, she got knocked down but she also gave it to the girl. 
      “I know she’ll be tough but I don’t think I’ll struggle too much against her.” 
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      Conor McGregor slammed by KSI for ’embarrassing’ himself at Anthony Joshua fight as YouTuber calls out UFC star

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      KSI slammed Conor McGregor for “embarrassing” himself at Anthony Joshua’s fight. Both stars were ringside in August to watch when Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius.
      Conor McGregor pictured at Anthony Joshua’s fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      KSI with friend Anthony JoshuaCredit: Instagram @ksi
      Following the win, AJ took a lap around the ring and bumped into both McGregor and KSI.
      And McGregor was captured hurling abuse at KSI until Joshua intervened in support of his “guy.”
      KSI has since lifted the lid on the bizarre incident and claimed the Irishman was trying to talk his way into a mega-fight.
      He told Misfits Boxing’s YouTube channel: “It was pretty weird if I’m being honest.
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      “I think I had heard Conor saying that I can’t box and this and that, it was pretty embarrassing for him because AJ was like ‘nah nah, that’s my guy’ so he looked a little bit stupid there.
      “But with Conor, clearly I think he wants a bite at the cherry, he wants a piece of the king and he understands that this right here is where the money is at.
      “Everyone is a normal person at the end of the day, same as me just a normal guy and I treat everyone the same.
      “Just because he’s Conor McGregor doesn’t mean anything to me.”
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      McGregor, 35, surprisingly called out KSI, 30, while mocking his fighting ability in the ring immediately after Joshua’s KO victory.
      He said: “I know your man KSI is in the crowd and he couldn’t box eggs if he worked in an egg boxing factory.
      “So if he wants to get in here I’ll give him a final yoke, bare-knuckle if you want!”
      Conor McGregor celebrating with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty More

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      Dana White breaks silence on Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou with surprise three-word comment on ex-UFC champ

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      DANA WHITE has had his say on Francis Ngannou’s upcoming showdown with Tyson Fury.The former UFC heavyweight champion finalised a lucrative exhibition bout with The Gypsy King last month – six months after his departure from the promotion.
      Francis Ngannou will face Tyson Fury in a boxing match on October 28Credit: REX
      Dana White wasn’t keen on making the fight while Ngannou was still under contract with the UFC
      The veteran promoter has finally broken his silence on the fight
      Ngannou – who has never boxed professionally – will bid to become the first man to defeat WBC heavyweight king Fury.
      UFC supremo White was one of the most vocal critics of a potential Fury vs Ngannou clash following their impromptu Wembley face-off last May.
      But he’s seemingly happy the promotion’s former heavyweight king has secured the biggest payday of his career.
      During the UFC 293 post-fight press conference, he said: “Good for him.”
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      White blasted the fight after the pair went head to head on ESPN – the UFC’s broadcast partners – last May.
      He told thePat McAfee Show: “I don’t love the crossover fights. I don’t love ’em.
      “‘Cause they’re f*****g’ stupid, f*****g’ waste of time, energy, and money. … It’s silly, but I get it.
      “Boxing is a massive advantage for Tyson Fury. Ngannou just wrestled Ciryl Gane.
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      “If you know anything about fighting, it’s a silly conversation.”
      Ngannou’s seven-year stint in the UFC came to an end in December after he failed to agree a new contract with the promotion.
      The Cameroonian clubber has since signed a lucrative contract with the Professional Fighters League, who are allowing him to take part in his crossover clash with Fury.
      White, 54, was left stunned by Ngannou’s contract with the fast-rising promotion.
      He said: “Based on what I know about the deal, which is not much, it makes no sense to me.

      “You’re going to pay a guy not to fight for a year, and it’s already been like [14] months.
      “He’s fought three times in the last three years. It’s just not what we do here. It’s not what we do.
      “And the day that we released him, I knew exactly what was going to happen.
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      “Francis wants to take zero risks, doesn’t want to take any chances, and he obviously didn’t want to take a chance with Jon Jones — and after we saw what happened with Ciryl Gane, I don’t blame him.
      “I think the outcome would’ve been exactly the same, and I’m sure most of you do and I’m sure Francis does too.” More

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      Tyson Fury reveals next TWO opponents including UFC legend… but states major condition of taking fights

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      TYSON FURY has laid out his two-fight plan for after his clash with Francis Ngannou – and it involves dipping his toes into the mixed martial arts world.The Gypsy King locks horns with the UFC heavyweight champion in a controversial crossover clash with Suadi Arabia next month.
      Tyson Fury faces Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia next monthCredit: PA
      Boxing fans are hoping Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed bout next yearCredit: REX
      Fury has aspirations of rematching Ngannou in MMA before facing UFC star Jon JonesCredit: Getty
      Fury has taken pelters for fighting boxing novice Ngannou instead of taking part in an undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk, who many expect him to face next year.
      But the WBC heavyweight champion’s sights are seemingly set on cage clashes with Ngannou and current UFC heavyweight king Jon Jones.
      Fury, 35, said: “I’d like to fight Ngannou in the cage, I think I can beat him for sure.
      “He’s not a good wrestler, he’s known for striking and I’m a better striker than him.
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      “In little gloves, I’d knock him out in seconds… I’d fight Jon Jones also in the cage, if the money was right.”
      Fury recently revealed he’d received an offer from the UFC to lock horns with mixed martial arts legend Jones – who is set to retire from MMA in November – in an exclusive interview with SunSport.
      He said: “That’s 100 per cent true [that I received an offer to fight Jones].
      “I’ve had an offer from the UFC, from [WME] IMG, to fight Jon Jones.
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      “Frank Warren knows about it, my team knows about it.
      “It’s still ongoing and we’re looking to move forward on that for sure.
      “Me and Jon have even spoke about it, ” It’s definitely a real thing.”
      Before he can think about fighting in MMA, Fury must first see off the challenge of Ngannou in their Saudi showdown – the primary motivator of which was a once-in-a-lifetime payday.
      He said: “Obviously I’m getting paid a hell of a lot of money.
      “And I get millions of people from MMA and boxing who are gonna watch it.
      “Whether they like that I’m doing it or not, guess what they’re gonna do? Still watch it.”
      Tyson Fury says money motivated him to take his Saudi showdown with Francis NgannouCredit: PA More

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      Tyson Fury says UFC sent him shock ‘offer’ to face Jon Jones after Dana White proposal prior to booking of Ngannou fight

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      TYSON FURY claims he received a sensational “offer” from the UFC to enter the cage for a crossover clash with heavyweight champion Jon Jones.The Wythenshawe warrior is gearing up to make his ring return against the MMA promotion’s former 265lb king Francis Ngannou in a much-maligned Saudi showdown on October 28.
      Tyson Fury was recently in a war of words with UFC heavyweight champion Jon JonesCredit: GETTY
      The row erupted after UFC commentator Joe Rogan ruled out Fury’s chances in a no-holds-barred clash with JonesCredit: GETTY
      UFC president Dana White publicly entertained having Fury fight in the octagonCredit: GETTY
      Gypsy King Fury claims the UFC’s parent company offered him the chance to face JonesCredit: Reuters
      Fury, 35, was embroiled in a public spat with Jones – MMA’s controversial but beloved former pound-for-pound king – before the finalisation of his ten-round exhibition with Ngannou.
      UFC kingpin Dana White publicly entertained the clash, which the WBC heavyweight champ claims was put on the table by the promotion’s parent company WME-IMG.
      The undefeated Brit told SunSport in an exclusive interview: “That’s 100 per cent true [that I received an offer to fight Jones].
      “I’ve had an offer from the UFC, from [WME] IMG, to fight Jon Jones.”
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      Fury has received pelters for welcoming boxing novice Ngannou to the professional ranks for his first outing since his one-sided beatdown of a battle-weathered Derek Chisora last December.
      But that won’t stop him from entering the dangerous world of mixed martial arts should the UFC’s offer still be on the table after his desert dust-up with Ngannou.
      The former unified heavyweight champion said: “Frank Warren knows about it, my team knows about it.
      “It’s still ongoing and we’re looking to move forward on that for sure.”
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      Tyson Fury has tried his hand at mixed martial arts training with fellow Brit Darren TillCredit: YOUTUBE@IFLTV
      Fury and Jones even went back and forth with one another via text to try and make the shock showdown come to fruition.
      “Me and Jon have even spoke about it,” Fury said.” It’s definitely a real thing.”
      A potential clash between Fury and Jones became the talk of the combat sports world in May after UFC commentator Joe Rogan ruled out Fury’s chances in a no-holds-barred straightener with Jones.
      Fury reacted angrily to that notion, saying in one of his many Instagram story rants: “Here’s a thought.
      “How about this? How about I fight Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou on the same night?
      “How about that? That’s how much I value them two bums. Get up! Let’s go, boys.”
      UFC Hall of Famer Jones is set to call time on his legendary career after what will be his first defence of the heavyweight title.
      The former long-reigning light-heavyweight champion will defend the 265lb throne against former champion Stipe Miocic on the promotion’s 30th anniversary card – UFC 295 – at Madison Square Garden on November 11.
      Jon Jones defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 on November 11Credit: UFC More

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      UFC fans say ‘vintage’ Conor McGregor is ‘BACK’ after MMA and boxing sparring with Irish star Ian Machado Garry

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      CONOR McGREGOR called on the help of fellow Irish star Ian Machado Garry as he looks to build towards his UFC comeback. McGregor is training hard for his proposed return to the octagon, having been sidelined since July 2021.
      Ian Machado Garry and Conor McGregor in sparringCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      The boxing took place in CrumlinCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      McGregor is training for his UFC returnCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      And he ramped up his work by sparring rising welterweight contender Garry with boxing and MMA rounds.
      He posted a series of images and footage of the sessions to leave fans in awe as one said: “The karate stance and fluidity is back.”
      Another added: “The last kick is vintage McGregor”
      McGregor, 35, is yet to fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in the first round of their trilogy bout.
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      He is set to face Michael Chandler, 37, next after the pair coached on The Ultimate Fighter together.
      But McGregor has been out of the UFC’s all-year round random United States Anti-Doping Agency testing.
      And in order to return, he would be required to complete six months of clean USADA testing unless given an exemption, throwing his chances of a fight this year into doubt.
      Garry, 25, meanwhile is building towards a title shot having recently moved to 13-0 after beating Neil Magny.
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      He was motivated into a career in MMA after watching McGregor’s meteoric rise in the sport.
      And Garry revealed he even even has a tattoo which was inspired by his hero.
      He told Sporting Post: “I always like to get a tattoo before and after a fight because I want something physical to connect in time with a memory, with moments that are powerful for me.
      “I don’t have a lot of time to get tattoos, so there’s only a certain window I can use to get them. And I want every single tattoo that I have to have a lot of meaning.
      “The daisy tattoo is because I made my UFC debut at Madison Square Garden at 23 years of age, and for me that was a massive dream come true. To be 23 and fighting for the UFC at MSG.
      “And I won by first round knockout and Conor McGregor jumped on Twitter, and he said: ‘Ian, you little f**king Daisy.’
      “And I went, that’s it, I’m going to get a little daisy tattoo and get it on the right hand that I cracked the opponent with.”
      “My relationship with Conor is the same as everybody else who is a fan of him.
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      “I am 110 per cent emotionally invested in anything that man did in the cage and I’m excited to see him back.
      “And I hope that we can share a card together, and I can chop it up in person with them. That would be a dream come true.”
      McGregor and Garry have a debriefCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      Garry was inspired into MMA by McGregorCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma More