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Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, who squared off in February 2023, have been trading barbs on social media, hinting at a potential rematch. Fury, who defeated KSI in November 2023, has been taunting Paul, asking when they’ll “dance again.” Paul has responded with a brutal swipe, suggesting that Fury needs money and should stop letting his father manage his career. Paul has also made big money offers for an MMA fight between the two, but Fury has yet to accept.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make its long-awaited return to the United Kingdom this year, but this time it will be in Manchester instead of London. UFC 304, a pay-per-view event, will take place at the Co-op Arena on July 27th. Welterweight and interim heavyweight champions Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall from the UK are expected to headline the event. Other notable British fighters, including Molly McCann, Paddy Pimblett, and Michael ‘Venom’ Page, are also expected to compete on the main card.
Former two-weight world champion Conor McGregor is set to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29th. Chandler, who has been waiting for a shot at McGregor for over a year, believes he is the harder puncher and will be able to exploit McGregor’s time away from the cage. Despite McGregor’s reputation for trash-talking, Chandler believes that McGregor’s skills in this area have deteriorated over the years.
The recent news of Alex Pereira being awarded a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu has sent shockwaves through the MMA community. As a primarily kickboxer who transitioned to MMA in 2015, Pereira’s rapid ascent to the rank of black belt has raised many eyebrows, especially when compared to veterans like Demetrious Johnson, who have yet to attain the same status despite years of fighting. The disparity between Pereira’s height and Johnson’s has also become a subject of humorous commentary among fans.
Conor McGregor, the iconic combat sports figure, has not only transformed the UFC but also inspired fighters across disciplines, including boxer Callum Walsh. Walsh, an undefeated Irish boxer, attributes his fighting style to McGregor’s dominance in MMA. McGregor’s influence extends beyond the octagon, as evidenced by Walsh’s admiration for ‘The Notorious.’ Despite his break from the sport, McGregor’s coach, John Kavanagh, predicts a swift victory for the Irishman in his upcoming UFC bout, showcasing McGregor’s enduring legacy and unwavering confidence.
Former opponent Dan Hooker believes Khabib Nurmagomedov was a more well-rounded fighter than his successor, Islam Makhachev. Hooker, who faced Makhachev in 2021, said Nurmagomedov had better skills and fighting acumen.
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, a pioneering figure in MMA, has expressed his envy of Conor McGregor’s ability to leverage trash talk for fame. Jackson, known for his charismatic personality and entertaining antics, believes that the UFC’s management hindered his potential in this area. Despite his popularity in PRIDE FC, where fans embraced his outlandish behavior, Jackson was ‘told to calm down’ in the UFC, suppressing his ability to connect with fans. As a result, he believes he missed out on the opportunities that McGregor has enjoyed, such as becoming a global superstar through his controversial remarks.
The UFC’s ‘Road to UFC’ tournament returns in 2024, providing a platform for emerging fighters in the Southeast Asian region, including India. The third season of the tournament will feature 32 participants, with four Indians competing in the flyweight and women’s flyweight divisions. This initiative aims to develop India’s MMA scene and identify potential superstars.
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey has stepped away from the world of mixed martial arts, focusing her attention on professional wrestling, motherhood, and speaking her mind. Despite her historic contributions to women’s MMA, Rousey no longer follows the sport closely and has no interest in being a commentator.