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Francis Ngannou Responds to Jake Paul, Talks Rousey-Carano Card, Jon Jones and More in B/R Interview
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (403+ words) Francis Ngannou once scoffed at the idea of fighting Jake Paul, but he's since had a change of heart. Now, Ngannou would welcome the opportunity to silence Paul in a fight of their own. "I think maybe he wants to…...
Jake Paul Argues Rousey vs. Carano Fight Card is Better Than UFC White House Event in Video
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (156+ words) Ahead of Netflix's first-ever MMA event headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Saturday, Jake Paul is confident that the card will outdo the UFC's Freedom 250 event at the White House next month. "You wouldn't want to compete with…...
Jake Paul Called Out for MMA Fight by Mike Perry After Nate Diaz Fight on Ronda Rousey-Carano Card
1+ week, 1+ day ago (252+ words) While Mike Perry is focused on his upcoming fight against Nate Diaz on the May 16 Netflix card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, he's still hoping for another opportunity to face Jake Paul. "Absolutely," Perry said. "Jake has mentioned…...
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Fight Card Revealed, Includes Junior Dos Santos' MMA Return
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (259+ words) The full card for Netflix's first MMA event headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano has been finalized. ESPN's Andreas Hale reported that eight fights have been added to the card promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, including former…...
Watch Gable Steveson TKO Lezama as Olympic Gold Medalist, Ex-WWE Star Stays Undefeated in MMA
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (297+ words) Former Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson's move into mixed martial arts continues to go well, as he scored his third straight victory on Thursday night. Steveson defeated Hugo Lezama'via TKO at Mexico Fight League 3. The finish came just under four…...
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Required to Undergo 'Extensive' Testing Ahead of MMA Comeback Fight
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (272+ words) Rousey in particular will need to undergo concussion battery testing that is more extensive than that all combat sports athletes must undergo before fights. "We're going to put her through neurological and concussion battery testing and make sure she's OK,…...
Cristiano Ronaldo Invests in WOW FC, Releases Statement About MMA Promotion
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) Legendary soccer star Cristian Ronaldo announced Thursday that he has joined the WOW FC MMA promotion as a shareholder. WOW FC, also known as The Way of Warrior FC, is an MMA promotion based in Spain that was founded in…...
Duke Roufus, Former Kickboxer and MMA Coach, Dies at Age 55
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (171+ words) Duke Roufus, former professional kickboxer and mixed martial arts coach, has died at the age of 55. Per TMZ Sports, Roufus died in his sleep on Thursday. Gavin Porter of UFC. com described Roufus as "the Duke of MMA" because of…...
Crossover MMA-Boxing Fights We'd Love to See in the Next Year
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (885+ words) Go ahead, admit it. You can't help but be curious. When one athlete has ascended to the peak of their chosen combat sport and another athlete has climbed atop theirs, it's only natural to wonder what would happen if boundary…...
Jake Paul Open to Logan Paul Boxing, MMA Fight 'Just for Fun' But Doubts It'll Happen
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) Jake Paul would be willing to take up his brother's offer for a head-to-head fight, though he's not expecting it will actually happen. Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Jake expressed a willingness to fight Logan Paul "just for fun…...