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      Jake Paul offers ex-UFC star Nate Diaz two-fight deal including boxing and MMA bouts after signing for promotion PFL

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      JAKE PAUL has offered to fight Nate Diaz in both boxing and MMA after signing for the Professional Fighters League. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter announced he has penned a deal with MMA promotion PFL and plans to debut in the cage.
      Jake Paul has offered to fight Nate Diaz in both boxing and MMA
      Nate Diaz was at Jake Paul’s last fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      So he is willing to face Diaz, who last year left the UFC, as part of a two-bout deal in both sports.
      Paul said on his YouTube channel: “I’ve already disrupted boxing and now it’s time to disrupt MMA.
      “I know this is such a tough sport and it’s not going to be easy but if I can do it in boxing, I can do it in MMA.
      “I’m so dedicated to this I offered Nate Diaz a two-fight deal; first we box, then six months later we fight MMA in the PFL SmartCage and lay it all on the line.
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      “If that’s not balls then I don’t know what is. Nate Diaz, I’m down to fight you in your own damn sport. It’s a two-fight, let’s make it happen.”
      The PFL is MMA’s only league format and consists of a Regular Season and Playoff.
      Stars in each weight have two qualifying bouts with the top four progressing to the knockout stages.
      It culminates in a championship finale where a $1million cheque and title belt is on the line.
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      Paul, 25, has signed to fight in MMA and also founded the PFL’s “super-fight pay-per-view division” in which he will also compete in.
      Diaz, 37, meanwhile is a free agent having ran out his contract with the UFC, last beating Tony Ferguson, 38, in September.
      He was ringside in October at Paul’s last fight, to watch the American beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, on points.
      The social media sensation is set to return in February but is still without a named opponent for his seventh boxing bout.
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      Jake Paul signs contract to fight in MMA with PFL with debut this year – but plans to continue boxing career

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      JAKE PAUL has followed through on his vow to compete in MMA – by signing with the Professional Fighters League.The YouTuber turned boxer has flirted with the prospect of competing in mixed martial arts for the last two years – although his numerous hints weren’t taken seriously.
      Jake Paul has long teased a move to the mixed martial arts worldCredit: Reuters
      The Problem Child has inked a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters LeagueCredit: EPA
      Paul has acquired equity in the PFL and will compete in their “super fight” divisonCredit: GETTY
      But he appears to be on course to make good on his promise by inking a multi-year deal with the PFL – which is rapidly on course to becoming MMA’s second major promotion.
      Paul – who has bought equity in the company along with business partner Nakisa Baridian – plans to compete in the promotion’s newly-formed “Super Fight” division.
      According to the promotion, the division will see combatants earn a whopping 50 per cent of the revenue generated by pay-per-view sales.
      Paul’s official role with the promotion will be “head of fighter advocacy.”
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      In an interview with The New York Times, he said: “This is about changing MMA, disrupting, innovating, and creating the next big league.”
      The Super Fight division will feature on two fight cards this year, although no bouts have been finalised.
      Paul, 25, plans to compete twice this year – once in boxing and once in MMA.
      The PFL are excited to have the social media sensation on board, with CEO Peter Murray saying: “He’s got a growing boxing career.
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      “But it doesn’t prevent him from entering into the sport of MMA, and we’re excited about that.”
      In less than four years, the PFL is on the precipice of becoming the second-biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world.
      Co-founder Donn Davis told fighters: “You’re not a prisoner anymore to [the] UFC.
      “You can now choose UFC or PFL., but what makes PFL different is we’re coming out with a true economic partnership for fighters.”
      Despite having very little MMA experience, Paul is looking forward to the challenge of fighting in the cage.
      Jake Paul admits he’ll have to get his kicking down before competing in MMACredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      He said: “The biggest thing for me would be getting the kicks down.
      “But I’m going to start now, moving forward with some extra time I have within this camp.
      “I’m going to put in some extra time, rolling around doing some jujitsu and learning some kicks.”
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      Paul hasn’t fought since his showdown with former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, whom he defeated via unanimous decision.
      Prior to that, the former Disney star brutally knocked out former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley to stretch his record to 5-0. More

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      Jake Paul called out by Mike Perry as ex-UFC star signs fight contract but says YouTuber ‘changed his mind’

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      BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Mike Perry has revealed he signed a contract to fight Jake Paul until the YouTube star “changed his mind”. Paul is set to return in February and announced he sent offers out to three different opponents.
      Jake Paul is set to make his boxing return in FebruaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mike Perry claimed he signed a contract to fight Jake PaulCredit: Rex

      It appears ex-UFC welterweight and current Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship boxer Perry was one of them.
      He tweeted: “I signed a contract to fight @jakepaul but he changed his mind.”
      Perry, 31, then posted what he claimed was a contract to fight Paul, 25, and featured his signature.
      Paul most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
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      And he is already back in training for his seventh professional bout as talks with celebrity boxing rival Tommy Fury, 23, continue.
      The two have twice signed to fight but Fury pulled out both times, firstly after a rib injury last December and then amid a US visa issue in August.
      His travel woes still persist today but promoter Frank Warren revealed negotiations between the two camps are ongoing.
      Warren told iFL TV: “Both sides are really eager to making it happen and I don’t think we’re far off getting it on.
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      “I think we’re quite close to making it happen.”
      Paul was ringside in November to watch Fury’s last bout, an exhibition against Rolly Lambert.
      It went the six round distance and afterwards the pair clashed at ringside as tempers threatened to boil over.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still in talks to fightCredit: BT Sport More

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      ‘The show must go on’ – KSI to face YouTuber FaZe Temper in boxing return after rival Dillon Danis pulls out of fight

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      KSI has confirmed Dillon Danis has pulled out of their boxing match with YouTuber FaZe Temper drafted in as a replacement. The pair were set to fight over six rounds next Saturday at Wembley Arena.
      KSI has confirmed Dillon Danis has pulled out of their boxing matchCredit: Getty
      Dillon Danis will not fight KSICredit: Refer to Caption
      But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor announced the bout has fallen through, on promotion MisFits’ YouTube channel.
      KSI himself tweeted: “The show must go on. I’m still fighting January 14th.”
      Cracks began to appear when Danis, 29, failed to show up to the pre-fight press conference.
      And he later voiced concerns over a rehydration clause which prohibited him from weighing more than 185lb the day after their 177.5 lb weigh-in.
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      Taylor responded by dropping the clause out of the fight deal but claims Danis never responded.
      And he said it was the American’s Paradigm Management stable who informed him Danis was pulling out.
      Taylor confirmed they had a replacement opponent already lined up, like was the case in August.
      KSI, 29, was due to fight Alex Wassabi, 32, until his internet rival suffered a concussion and was withdrawn.
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      Instead, KSI fought TWICE on the same night, beating rapper Swarmz, 25, and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23.
      So it is familiar territory for the social media sensation, who is again searching for a new opponent.
      KSI tweeted: “2 fights, 2 pullouts.”
      It has since been revealed that content creator FaZe Temper – real name Thomas Oliveira – has replaced Danis.
      Temper has a 2-1 record, beating King Kenny on points in March and knocking out Overtflow in November.
      But he was brutally knocked out himself on KSI’s undercard in August by New Yorker Slim Albaher.
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      Jake Paul admits he is ‘tired of beating these old dudes’ after being called out by Conor McGregor’s ex-opponent

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      JAKE PAUL admitted he is “tired of beating these old dudes” after being called out by Donald Cerrone. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter is 6-0 in his boxing career, most recently beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47.
      Jake Paul after beating Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Conor McGregor fought Donald Cerrone in 2020Credit: Reuters
      That came after a pair of wins over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40, and retired welterweight Ben Askren, 38.
      So Paul, 25, has no interest in facing “Cowboy” Cerrone, 39, who retired from the UFC last year.
      He told The Schmo: “I mean I don’t know, I’m kind of tired of beating these old dudes up like that.
      “You know what I’m saying? So, I’m just trying to get someone in there who is younger.
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      “But they’re all scared, honestly. They’re just trying to protect their records.”
      Paul has already confirmed he is set to return in February, following his points win over eight rounds against Silva.
      And 8-0 Tommy Fury, 23, remains a possible opponent with the pair of celebrity boxing rivals still in talks to fight.
      Twice Fury has been forced to pull out of the grudge match before, due to a rib injury and US visa issue, but negotiations to once again reschedule are ongoing.
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      Meanwhile Cerrone, who lost to Conor McGregor, 34, in 2020, has thrown his name into the hat to fight Paul.
      He said on the Thiccc Boy Studios: “Would I like to fight him? How could I say no to millions of dollars?
      “I would definitely go out there and do it, but I’m not sitting here saying, ‘Jake you’re a YouTuber, you’re not worth a f***, blah blah blah.’ No, man.
      “You’re making money and if you want to throw some money my way, I’m with you. The Jake Paul phenomenon is kind of crazy, it’s got everyone calling him out.
      “It’s kind of like the big Conor push. I feel like that’s happening with Jake Paul. Everyone wants in, and I don’t see why they wouldn’t, that’s a big money fight.
      “You can’t take it away from him. Everyone is saying those are rigged fights, and I think he’s hitting hard.
      “I really do think those are legitimate shots and strikes, and he’s been practicing boxing, and he’s whipping their asses.
      “I don’t think there’s any missed hype, I think he’s got something going.”
      Conor McGregor knocked out Donald Cerrone in 40 secondsCredit: Reuters More

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      Conor McGregor’s old foe Donald Cerrone reveals he’d ‘like to fight’ Jake Paul and compares YouTuber to UFC star

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      UFC legend Donald Cerrone has revealed he’d “like to” box Jake Paul.YouTuber turned boxer Paul has made quite the splash in the combat sports world since making his professional debut in January 2020.
      Jake Paul has made quite the splash in the boxing worldCredit: AFP
      Paul has fought three former UFC champions in his pro careerCredit: SHOWTIME
      UFC great Donald Cerrone has revealed he’d like to face The Problem ChildCredit: Getty
      Paul, 25, has picked up wins over former UFC champs Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva during his 6-0 career.
      And former lightweight title challenger Cerrone would be open to being the fourth MMA fighter to take on The Problem Child.
      During an appearance on the Thicc Boy FightClub Podcast, the retired Cowboy said: “Would I like to fight him? F***, of course.
      “How could I say no to f***ing millions of dollars. So I would definitely go out there and do it.”
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      Cerrone, however, won’t verbally bash Paul to try to land a multi-million-pound showdown.
      He continued: “But I’m not sitting over here and saying, ‘Jake, you’re a f***ing YouTuber, ain’t worth a f**k.’
      “Nah, man. You’re making money. Make the f***ing money. And if you want to throw some of that money my way, I’m with you.”
      Paul’s rise to prominence in the combat world has been rapid, to say the least.
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      And fan favourite Cerrone has likened it to that of his former foe Conor McGregor.
      He said: “The Jake Paul phenomenon is kind of crazy, it’s gotten everybody calling him out and it’s kind of like the big Conor [McGregor] push [from early in McGregor’s career].
      “That’s what I feel like is happening with Jake Paul.
      “Everyone is wanting to fight him, and I don’t see why they wouldn’t because that’s a big money fight.
      “But you can’t take away [his wins].
      “Like everyone is saying those are like rigged fights — I think he’s hitting hard. You know what I mean?
      “I really do think those are legitimate shots and strikes, and he’s been practicing boxing and [the results] are showing he’s whooping their asses.
      “So I don’t think there’s any mis-hype. I think he’s got something going on there.”
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      Paul hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his decision victory over Silva in October but is eyeing a return to the ring early next year.
      The former Disney star hopes to fight three times next year, in which he hopes to face rival Tommy Fury.
      Jake Paul is planning to return to the ring early next yearCredit: REUTERS More

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      Conor McGregor mocked by Deji as YouTuber boasts of giving Floyd Mayweather ‘black eye’ amid UFC star’s row with bro KSI

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      CONOR McGREGOR was mocked by Deji after the YouTuber boasted of giving Floyd Mayweather a “black eye”. It followed amid McGregor’s online row with Deji’s brother KSI.
      Floyd Mayweather and Deji boxed in DubaiCredit: Lee Hamilton-Cooper
      Social media, rap and crossover boxing star KSI faces the Irishman’s training partner Dillon Danis, 29, on January 14 in London.
      But McGregor, 34, said on Twitter: “Brother you’re a friendly little nerd I don’t care.
      “He should be back doing mma if he is doing this little nothing burger match with you.
      “I couldn’t care less about this genre of boxing, I am sorry. Have a good one.”
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      McGregor, who lost his boxing debut to Mayweather in 2017 after ten rounds, then faced backlash from new age YouTube boxers.
      Deji, 25, tweeted: “I gave Floyd Mayweather a black eye, did you?”
      The former gamer was stopped by Mayweather, 45, in round six of their exhibition bout in Dubai.
      It came over a year after the American legend went the distance with Logan Paul, 27, in their eight-round spectacle.
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      Paul also hit back to McGregor: “Genre of boxing”?? Boxing is boxing. I’m a YouTuber & I still did more damage to Floyd than you.”
      McGregor has not returned to the boxing ring since defeat to Mayweather and is in line for a UFC comeback in 2023 after a year out injured.
      Mayweather meanwhile looks set for more exhibition bouts in the future, having had five since retiring following victory over McGregor.
      Conor McGregor was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in 2017Credit: Getty More

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      KSI vs Dillon Danis undercard: Who is fighting on HUGE Wembley Arena bill?

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      MISFITS BOXING are back and hosting a stellar card when KSI takes on Dillon Danis in January.The pair will settle their differences in the ring after plenty of back and forth online and in person in the build-up to the fight.
      Dillon Danis didn’t show up to the first press conferenceCredit: Getty
      With the MMA start taking on UK YouTube sensation KSI, the bout promises to be an exciting one.
      And the undercard should be just as entertaining, with some huge names in action.
      Who is fighting on the KSI vs Dillon Danis undercard?
      Misfits have done brilliantly to build up the reputation of some of their fighters.
      Fans will be excited to see some of their favourite crossover boxing stars take to the ring at Wembley.
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      Slim and Faze Temperrr are on the card, having previously faced off against each otherCredit: Getty
      It is believed that the card will begin as Elle Brooke takes on fellow influencer Faith Ordway.
      The impressive Joe Fournier will also be in action against Anthony Christodoulou, with Fournier previously revealing that he will fight KSI on the night if Danis pulls out.
      In what is being tipped as the fight of the night, Salt Papi faces Josh Brueckner as the pair battle it out to increase their reputation within the scene.
      Salt Papi returns to the ring in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Former KSI opponent Swarmz will face Ryan Taylor as Anthony Taylor takes on Love Island star Idris Virgo.
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      Fighting for the Misfits Boxing Light Heavyweight Title is Slim against UK influencer Tom Zanetti.
      And in what will be a first for Misfits, and boxing itself, Faze Temperrr will take on a mystery opponent, finding out who this is when they step into the ring together.
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      Slim vs Tom Zanetti (Misfits Boxing Light Heavyweight Title Fight)
      Anthony Taylor vs Idris Virgo
      Faze Temporrr vs ?
      Ryan Taylor vs Swarmz
      Salt Papi vs Brueckner
      Joe Fournier vs Anthony Christodoulou
      Elle Brooke vs Faith Ordway More