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Jake Paul banned from UFC events after dispute with Dana White
The 'Problem Child' and the UFC president have been involved in a bitter feud of the last few years - with White recently reigniting their war of words following a stunning claim Jake Paul is adamant he remains banned from attending UFC events following an ongoing disputed with Dana White. The ban may not come as a surprise to many fans as the YouTuber-turned-boxer has been involved in a bitter feud with the UFC president for nearly four years - which began after the 'Problem Child' brutally slammed fighters' pay in the promotion. The last UFC event Paul was able to attend was UFC 261 in April 2021, watching on as former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman brutally knocked out Jorge Masvidal in their rematch. The 28-year-old was booed by the Florida crowd on that night as they chanted "F*** Jake Paul" and he even had to be separated from UFC legend turned broadcaster Daniel Cormier after getting into an altercation with him at cageside. After trying to buy tickets to attend another UFC event after that night in Florida, Paul later found out he was banned from attending any future events. "Dana banned me after they were yelling f*** Jake Paul in the stadium, then I tried to go to a different fight and all of our tickets were declined. His assistant was like 'get the f*** out of here', and then escorted me out of the event," Paul said on his podcast. Last October, White rubbished claims that Paul was forbidden from attending any UFC events. He declared that he was barred from the promotion's fights ahead of sneaking into their landmark card at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The youngster, who has been critical of the UFC over the years, asserted he was banned from all events back in 2022 before posting a video of himself wearing a fake beard, wig, flannel shirt, and sunglasses in an attempt to 'sneak into the Sphere' last year. The American managed to sneak in and claim a spot near some of the big names in the organisation. White later revealed Paul's antics had been pointless. "Oscar De La Hoya was there. OK, let's put it that way," he said at the Dana White's Contender Series. "Nobody's banned from the UFC. Listen, that kid knows how to market and do his thing and all that good s***. Jake Paul's welcome to come to UFC." Paul is set to return to the ring tonight against former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Coincidentally, his showdown with the Mexican takes place on the same night as UFC 317 - headlined by a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira. Ahead of fight night, White renewed his war of words with Paul when he claimed he did not know the YouTuber-turned-boxer would be back in action this weekend. Paul has recently responded to White in some fashion, saying: "[The] UFC is dying. They don't have any current stars, they have skilful fighters, but it's all boring wrestling. Where the Dagestani fighters are winning everything by taking everyone to the ground." He added: 'He can say whatever he wants, but you told him about the fight, right?. So now he knows. That's what press and media is. We're selling the pay-per-views. So maybe people don't know about it today or tomorrow, but on Saturday they're all going to know.'
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UFC 317 full fight card and UK times including Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira
Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira will go head-to-head later this evening for the vacant lightweight title following Islam Makhachev's decision to briefly ditch the division Ilia Topuria has the opportunity to establish himself as a real legend with a win over former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. The two stars will go head-to-head for the vacant 155lb strap. It comes after Islam Makhachev opted to vacate the title as he looks set to challenge newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena later this year. After a successful stint at featherweight, Topuria will be itching to conquer yet another division. That said, he is fully aware that he faces a tough night at the office. 'Do Bronx' is one of the biggest threats at lightweight and is a former champion in the aforementioned division. The Brazilian comes into the mouthwatering showdown off the back of a dominant decision win over Michael Chandler last November. And so, here is everything you need to know about tonight's fights... Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira - 5am In the main event, Topuria will be looking to make history by becoming a two-division champion. 'El Matador' felt as if the time was right to try his luck in another division after vacating the featherweight title following back-to-back wins over 145lb legends Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. That said, standing across the cage from him this evening, Oliveira is a seasoned veteran in the promotion and is desperate to become a lightweight champion for the second time in his career. Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France - 4:30am The first title fight at UFC 317 sees the reigning flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja take on Kai Kara-France in what promises to be an explosive contest in the 125lb division. Since winning the belt against Brandon Moreno in 2023, Pantoja has been unstoppable, picking up wins against Brandon Royval, Steve Erceg and Kai Asakura. However, Kara-France will be looking to cause a real upset on fight night and comes into the clash off a vicious knockout victory over Erceg. Brandon Royval vs Joshua Van - 4am Taking part in his second fight this month, Joshua Van has the perfect opportunity to put himself in title contention with a win over the experienced Brandon Royval. Van, 23, scored an impressive knockout victory over Bruno Gustavo da Silva at UFC 316 and was quick to accept the UFC's call after hearing Manel Kape withdrew from the originally planned dust-up with Royval. Royval is currently riding a two fight winning streak following wins over Tatsuro Taira and Brandon Moreno. Beneil Dariush vs Renato Moicano - 3:30am This fight promises to steal the 'Fight of the Night' award. The pair were due to go head-to-head back in January, but Renato Moicano got the call on late notice to fight for the lightweight title against Islam Makhachev. Despite suffering a quick defeat, Moicano immediately went back to the drawing board and is now aiming to put himself back in title contention. At 36, many are wondering what Beneil Dariush has got left to give the sport. Capable of anything on his day, Dariush has not fought since suffering back-to-back defeats to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan - with his last fight coming nearly two years ago. Payton Talbott vs Felipe Lima - 3am After signing with the promotion following a successful stint on the Contender Series, Payton Talbott was quick to waste no time in establishing himself as a top prospect in the sport following a submission win over Nick Aguirre on his promotional debut. The 26-year-old followed it up with back-to-back knockout wins over Cameron Saaiman and Yanis Ghemmouri. However, he suffered his first defeat as a mixed martial artist in his last fight against the experienced Raoni Barcelos. Looking to get back to winning ways, the youngster faces a tough test in Felipe Lima - who has not lost a fight since tasting defeat on his professional debut. Preliminary card Jack Hermansson vs Gregory Rodrigues - 2:30am Hyder Amil vs Jose Miguel Delgado - 2am Viviane Araujo vs Tracy Cortez - 1:30am Terrance McKinney vs Viacheslav Borshchev - 1am Early prelims Niko Price vs Jacobe Smith - 12:30am
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Jake Paul boxing tonight: TV channel, live stream, UK start time and fight card
Jake Paul returns to the ring tonight against son-of-a-legend Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in what could be the YouTuber's toughest fight yet Jake Paul takes on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr tonight - and victory could land him a world title shot. Paul has built up his record mainly by taking on retired MMA fighters and YouTube stars but in Chavez Jr he faces a former world champion. And victory will likely see Paul ranked by at least one governing body, allowing them to hand him a shot at their cruiserweight champion. But Chavez Jr will be looking to avoid what he would see as an embarrassing defeat by the social media star. He has fought just once in the last four years - labouring to a points win over former UFC star Uriah Hall. Here is everything you need to know about tonight's fight, including the start time and how to watch... How to watch and stream Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in the UK After his fight with Mike Tyson was shown on Netflix, Jake Paul returns to DAZN tonight for his clash with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The fight will NOT be included as part of your DAZN subscription but will instead be shown on pay-per-view, meaning fans will have to stump up £24.99 to watch. You can sign up for DAZN and purchase the fight by clicking the link below... Watch Jake Paul vs Chavez live on DAZN £24.99 DAZN Watch it here Product Description What time will Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr start in the UK? Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will likely walk to the ring just after 4am in the UK, with the fight starting closer to 4.30am. With the fight being staged in California, this will be 8.30pm local time so don't be surprised if the fight actually gets underway closer to 5am UK time. As always, the main event time will be dictated to some extent by how long the undercard fights take to complete. Full fight card, undercard and UK start times Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr - 4.30am Jake Paul, who boldly and perhaps absurdly claims to be the face of boxing, will need to stylishly defeat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr to validate his audacious claim. It's been over two years since Paul faced a 'genuine' boxer, Tommy Fury, and he now faces a significant step up from 58 year old Mike Tyson, whom he outscored last November. However, Chavez Jr has been largely inactive, having fought only once in the past four years, scraping a victory over ex-UFC star Uriah Hall. Gilberto Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos - 3.30am If both men triumph in their respective bouts tonight, Gilberto Ramirez could be the one to give Jake Paul his dream world title shot. Before Paul steps into the ring against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Ramirez will defend his cruiserweight world title against Yuniel Dorticos, a former champion himself. Having won three consecutive fights after his sole career loss to Dmitry Bivol, Ramirez is the favourite for tonight's match. Floyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer - 2.30am Floyd Schofield was scheduled to fight Shakur Stevenson earlier this year but withdrew during fight week due to illness. Instead, he'll face veteran Tevin Farmer tonight, aiming to put on a spectacular performance to secure another high-profile bout. Schofield risks his undefeated record against Farmer, who has lost his last three fights and is eager to make a stylish comeback. Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez - 1.45am With just one defeat in 40 fights between them, there's a lot at stake tonight. Avious Griffin remains undefeated in his career, having won all 17 of his bouts and knocked out all but one of his opponents. Julian Rodriguez, who has only fought three times since his loss to Jose Pedraza in 2021, needs a win tonight to reignite his career. Raul Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez - 1am Two unbeaten fighters start the pay-per-view segment of the fight card, with both men winning all but one of their fights - the other being a draw. Raul Curiel was held to a draw in his last bout just before Christmas, while Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez has claimed four victories since his sole setback in 2023. Holly Holm vs Yolanda Guadalupe Vega Ochoa Victor Morales vs Rene Alvarado Joel Iriarte vs Kevin Johnson Joshua Edwards vs Dominicc Hardy John Ramirez vs Joahnys Argilagos Alexander Gueche vs Vincent Avina Quotes corner Jake Paul:"He's a great fighter. I like big names, legendary names, and he's on my path to a world championship. This is a tough test, a very tough test, but I'm here to challenge myself and do big things in this sport and then make a title run after I beat him. He's coming in prepared. They're saying this is the hardest he's ever trained, and he's right…I'm not a good boxer. I'm a great boxer." Julio Cesar Chavez Jr:"I don't think he's good. I think he tries, he trains hard, but he's not a good fighter. He's definitely not a good boxer. If he were a good boxer, then everyone else on this stage would be a legend. I don't think he's a good boxer, and everybody knows that. My preparation, I always prepare to take a win. I'm here to win and that's why I'm so confident that I will win."
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2 hours ago
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Jake Paul fight predictions as YouTuber takes on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
With just over a day to go until both Paul and Chavez Jr go head-to-head in the ring, many have offered their predictions for the cruiserweight showdown Ahead of Jake Paul 's blockbuster showdown with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, many big names have weighed in and offered their prediction for the dust-up. The pair are scheduled to go head-to-head in a cruiserweight showdown on Saturday night in Anaheim. Paul has not fought since defeating boxing legend Mike Tyson back in November. Despite failing to get the knockout, the YouTuber-turned-boxer scored a convincing victory on points. Chavez Jr ended a three years hiatus last July when he defeated former UFC star Uriah Hall. With over 60 professional bouts to his name, Chavez Jr has faced some big names in the sport of boxing, including Andy Lee, Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs. The 39-year-old is confident he can get the job done on fight night - but knows he is in for a tough night at the office. With just one more sleep until the clash, several names within the sport of boxing have given their official predictions for the cruiserweight contest. Speaking on his YouTube channel THE FIGHT, legendary trainer-turned-analyst Teddy Atlas gave one final insight. 'Yes he's [Chavez Jr] a former world champion, he earned that, he earned that himself, that's not from the father, but a lot of it is the father's name at this point," he said. "And with all the inactivity, all the lifestyle issues, everything else, I don't see Chavez winning, and with his past performances, you said it bud, he beat [Uriah] Hall, Hall was very competitive with him, I give credit to Hall, Hall looked pretty damn good I was impressed with the boxing ability of Hall who wasn't a boxer. Paul's gonna beat him. Paul doesn't pick guys so he'll look stupid, he picks guys so he can sell it, he picks guys that do have the chance to give some entertainment element and some competitive element, but all of these elements are picked to be in favour of Paul, again, what are you gonna do, get mad at him? 'For doing what anyone out there would do if they had the opportunity or the ability or the guts because it does take guts to put yourself out there the way Paul does, I don't care if you hate him or like him, it does. I don't care if you like what I'm saying or don't like what I'm saying because I'm saying what needs to be said, not based on any biases, not based on anything other than what the facts tell me. So, I like Paul to win the fight, I think it'll go the distance.' Boxing legend Timothy Bradley Jr also offered his opinion for the clash and is also backing Paul to win, stating: "I believe the difference in experience, Chavez's natural feel for the ring against Paul's ruthless, undeniable drive to prove himself could be the subtle decider of who wins So, can Chavez beat Paul? Absolutely. But I don't think he will." Another boxing great, Shawn Porter, offered a short and snappy prediction and believes Paul will get his hand raised. Speaking on The Porter Way Podcast, he said: 'I got Jake Paul by KO.' Roy Jones Jr will be a keen viewer this weekend and is also tipping the 'Problem Child' to win. In an interview with Slingo, he said: 'They know that he [Jake] beat Anderson Silva, and Anderson beat Chavez. So if he beat Chavez and Jake beat him, why should we think Jake won't beat Chavez? Styles make fights. 'People love bad losses or big money. Money is one thing, bad losing and a guy getting upset is another – people want to see that. It's intriguing, because we never know which Julio Chavez Jr will show up … I don't know if he takes it seriously any more. I think this is just a money grab for him, but if he came out and tried, he is capable of beating anybody. He was a pretty good boxer, he can upset anybody, if he comes out and tries, but he has done nothing lately to make the American public think that he is going to come out and try. I think Jake stops him in the fifth or the sixth round.' One individual who is fully backing Chavez Jr is fellow countryman, Canelo Alvarez. In an interview with Seconds Out, 'Saul' said: "Yeah [Chavez can win]. I obviously support Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. I hope he wins. [If] he prepares himself really good and takes it seriously he beats him.' Two-time world champion Jose Luis Castillo called Paul a 'four-to-six round boxer' and advised Chavez Jr to 'use his savvy' to take down the social media star. In an interview with El Cinch, he revealed: 'Well, Jake Paul is basically a four- or six-round boxer. Julio has the experience; he hits hard. He's been knocked down, but he can take it. 'What he has to do is box a little smart and use his savvy. The longer the fight goes, the more it favors Julio. Maybe Julio's experience is what will help him pull through if he prepares well. A win for Chávez Jr. over Jake Paul would be like a gold bar falling in his lap. It would reopen doors for him in the boxing world.' Former two-time heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury recently picked his side ahead of the upcoming contest. 'Get up there, viva Mexico! All the best boys, I hope the training has gone well, and I hope Chavez is doing good," he said. "Can't do any more than train your b******s off in the gym and put the work in and go in there and get the job done. Man's a former WBC middleweight world champion, son of a legend, so he can do his best, that it, do your best, put on a show, go in there and get paid and get put of there, that's what I say. All the best, good luck.'
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2 hours ago
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UFC 317 UK start time for Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira fight
Ilia Topuria has a golden opportunity to become a two-division world champion when he takes on the dangerous Charles Oliveira later this evening Ilia Topuria will be looking to become a two-division UFC champion later this evening when he takes on Charles Oliveira. The pair will fight for the vacant lightweight title after former king Islam Makhachev left the division for the time being in favour of a move up to welterweight. Topuria posses the power to knock anybody out and comes into the clash off of back-to-back knockout wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. As for the Brazilian, Oliveira will be desperate to become a lightweight champion for a second time. 'Do Bronx' has had to work his way back into title contention - and comes into the mouthwatering dust-up off the back of a dominant decision win over Michael Chandler last November. And so, here is everything you need to know about tonight's fights... What UK time will UFC 317: Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveirastart? Tonight's mouthwatering UFC event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The early prelims are scheduled to get underway at 11pm BST (3pm PT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET), with the prelims following at 1am BST on Sunday (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Saturday). The main card will start at around 3am BST on Sunday (7pm PT / 9pm CT / 10pm ET on Saturday). The main event between Topuria and Oliveira will likely take place at around 5am BST on Sunday. The fight should not start later than this but could be brought forward if the prelim fights are completed earlier than expected. How to watch UFC 317: Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira in the UK Tonight's action will be shown live on TNT Sports. Fans will be able to stream the event on the broadcaster's app, while Discovery+ will also air the action in the UK. In the US, ESPN+ will stream the event live. Full fight card and undercard Main card Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira,Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-FranceBrandon Royval vs Joshua VanBeneil Dariush vs Renato MoicanoPayton Talbott vs Felipe Lima Preliminary card Jack Hermansson vs Gregory RodriguesHyder Amil vs Jose Miguel DelgadoViviane Araujo vs Tracy CortezTerrance McKinney vs Viacheslav Borshchev Early prelims Niko Price vs Jacobe SmithJhonata Diniz vs Alvin HinesChristopher Ewert vs Jackson McVey Quotes Corner Ilia Topuria:"(It would say) I'm the best fighter in the world. It's not about if I'm going to win the belt; I'm going to do it. I'm going to knock him out in the first round ... If you beat legend after legend, you'll eventually become a legend." Charles Oliveira: 'You can say whatever you want to say. I'm gonna continue to have the hunger and I have the faith. I have faith that that's gonna happen. If he thinks he's got firepower, he hasn't seen my firepower. If he thinks he's got jiu-jitsu, he has not seen my jiu-jitsu. Let me tell you something, things are gonna happen. I'm gonna become a champion again.'
