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MMA News Today: UFC 304 Star Paddy Pimblett Becomes Latest To Request Custom Shorts, Two Former UFC Champs Could Box In ONE Championship, & More

Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 10, 2024, we’re taking a look at: Paddy Pimblett Requests Signature Orange Shorts For His UFC 304 Return In recent times, certain high profile UFC fighters have been granted custom shorts from Venum that they […]

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Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 10, 2024, we’re taking a look at:

  • Pimblett has a special request ahead of June 27
  • ‘Rampage’ vs Rashad Evans could potentially box in ONE Championship
  • Ankalaev resumes pursuit of Pereira

Paddy Pimblett Requests Signature Orange Shorts For His UFC 304 Return

In recent times, certain high profile UFC fighters have been granted custom shorts from Venum that they helped design.

The likes of Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje, Zhang Weili, Dustin Poirier and Alex Pereira have all stepped inside the Octagon with their own distinct looks.

Paddy Pimblett is hoping that he will be able to add his name to this list when he returns at UFC 304 later this month.

“The Baddy” put a post up on Instagram of him reaching out to the UFC’s apparel partner to make a special request before facing King (formerly Bobby) Green in Manchester.

During his days in Cage Warriors, before he signed to the UFC, Pimblett was known for competing in bright orange shorts – which he wants to bring back in front of the UK fans.

‘Rampage’ Jackson Says Boxing Clash With Rashad Evans Is Being Spoken About For Later This Year

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has had to wait a long time to make his debut in boxing due to the saga with Shannon Briggs that never led anywhere.

Now, he has changed his focus and could be set to square off with one of his greatest rivals once again.

Jackson and Rashad Evans fought back at UFC 114 where Evans won via a unanimous decision following one of the most memorable seasons of The Ultimate Fighter.

“Rampage” recently stated during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast that he could be set to box Evans, with ONE Championship potentially hosting the contest at their event (ONE 169) in Atlanta on November 8.

“He’s still trying, but I lost my faith in Shannon [Briggs],” Jackson said. “I don’t know if he’s going to get it done. He talks a good game. I hope he get it done. If he ever gets it done, I’ll be game to fight him, but right now, I guess my first boxing match is going to be against Rashad. I need to get that win back.”

Magomed Ankalaev Continues To Call Out Alex Pereira Following UFC 303

Magomed Ankalaev has been as vocal as ever following the UFC light heavyweight title fight that took place at UFC 303 on June 29.

After missing out on the title shot with the champion Alex Pereira instead facing Ji?í Procházka in a rematch, Ankalaev believes that he is the next in line.

He believes that “Poatan” does not want to fight him and is therefore continuing to call him out whilst making bold predictions for the fight.

His latest post spoke about why this fight needs to happen next, reaffirming that he will stop Pereira once they meet inside the Octagon.

“@AlexPereiraUFC kept away from me for a reason, and I do understand this is business @ufc best fight the best and he is the best for now I will keep my (word),” Ankalaev wrote on X. “I will knock him out. @Mickmaynard2 @danawhite nothing better than you’ve seen an event somebody going to sleep”

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Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson eyes boxing grudge match against former UFC rival Rashad Evans

Rampage Jackson shares bizarre theory the sun and moon are real outer space is not UFCUFC legend Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Rashad Evans are looking to renew their rivalry, but this time in boxing….

Rampage Jackson shares bizarre theory the sun and moon are real outer space is not UFC

UFC legend Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Rashad Evans are looking to renew their rivalry, but this time in boxing.

Jackson was supposed to box Shannon Briggs on June 1 in Qatar but that fight didn’t happen. With Jackson looking to get back into action, he has floated the idea of rekindling his rivalry with Evans.

The two were both on TUF 10 and the two fought each other at UFC 114 with Evans winning the bout by decision. That was the only time the two have fought, but Jackson says despite them being friends now, he is open to them having a boxing match against each other.

“It was good catching up with Rashad because he is actually fun, he’s actually a good guy,” Jackson told Demetrious Johnson in an interview (via BloodyElbow).

“I just didn’t like him back in the day. The director of A-Team Joe Carnahan did another movie called Boss Level and he had a bright idea to make Rashad and I German twins. We were on set and at first, it was kind of tough but after a while we became cool and we’ve been boys ever since but I feel like I still have that unfinished business with him,” Jackson added.

Although the two are friendly, Jackson says there is unfinished business and would like to box Evans.

“He said that he’s down to fight me in a boxing match, I don’t think he wants no more MMA because he knows I was going to put my foot through his ass in MMA, he just got lucky and beat me so he thinks he can outbox me, so hopefully one day that will happen,” Jackson added.

Rampage Jackson

‘Rampage’ Jackson last fought in MMA in 2019 when he suffered a TKO loss to Fedor Emelianenko and is 38-14 as a pro. Rashad Evans, meanwhile, is 20-8-1 and returned to MMA in 2022 with a decision win over Gabriel Checco.

Rashad Evans shows interest in ‘Rampage’ Jackson rematch

After Jackson called for a rematch with Rashad Evans, Evans also expressed interest in the bout.

“Hard to believe this happened almost 14 years ago time to run it back (Rampage Jackson),” Evans wrote.

Whether or not a boxing match between Evans and Jackson will come to fruition remains to be seen, but both fighters do seem interested in it.

Rampage Jackson

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson eyes boxing grudge match against former UFC rival Rashad Evans

Rampage Jackson shares bizarre theory the sun and moon are real outer space is not UFCUFC legend Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Rashad Evans are looking to renew their rivalry, but this time in boxing….

Rampage Jackson shares bizarre theory the sun and moon are real outer space is not UFC

UFC legend Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Rashad Evans are looking to renew their rivalry, but this time in boxing.

Jackson was supposed to box Shannon Briggs on June 1 in Qatar but that fight didn’t happen. With Jackson looking to get back into action, he has floated the idea of rekindling his rivalry with Evans.

The two were both on TUF 10 and the two fought each other at UFC 114 with Evans winning the bout by decision. That was the only time the two have fought, but Jackson says despite them being friends now, he is open to them having a boxing match against each other.

“It was good catching up with Rashad because he is actually fun, he’s actually a good guy,” Jackson told Demetrious Johnson in an interview (via BloodyElbow).

“I just didn’t like him back in the day. The director of A-Team Joe Carnahan did another movie called Boss Level and he had a bright idea to make Rashad and I German twins. We were on set and at first, it was kind of tough but after a while we became cool and we’ve been boys ever since but I feel like I still have that unfinished business with him,” Jackson added.

Although the two are friendly, Jackson says there is unfinished business and would like to box Evans.

“He said that he’s down to fight me in a boxing match, I don’t think he wants no more MMA because he knows I was going to put my foot through his ass in MMA, he just got lucky and beat me so he thinks he can outbox me, so hopefully one day that will happen,” Jackson added.

Rampage Jackson

‘Rampage’ Jackson last fought in MMA in 2019 when he suffered a TKO loss to Fedor Emelianenko and is 38-14 as a pro. Rashad Evans, meanwhile, is 20-8-1 and returned to MMA in 2022 with a decision win over Gabriel Checco.

Rashad Evans shows interest in ‘Rampage’ Jackson rematch

After Jackson called for a rematch with Rashad Evans, Evans also expressed interest in the bout.

“Hard to believe this happened almost 14 years ago time to run it back (Rampage Jackson),” Evans wrote.

Whether or not a boxing match between Evans and Jackson will come to fruition remains to be seen, but both fighters do seem interested in it.

Rampage Jackson

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson eyes boxing grudge match against former UFC rival Rashad Evans

Rampage Jackson shares bizarre theory the sun and moon are real outer space is not UFCUFC legend Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Rashad Evans are looking to renew their rivalry, but this time in boxing….

Rampage Jackson shares bizarre theory the sun and moon are real outer space is not UFC

UFC legend Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Rashad Evans are looking to renew their rivalry, but this time in boxing.

Jackson was supposed to box Shannon Briggs on June 1 in Qatar but that fight didn’t happen. With Jackson looking to get back into action, he has floated the idea of rekindling his rivalry with Evans.

The two were both on TUF 10 and the two fought each other at UFC 114 with Evans winning the bout by decision. That was the only time the two have fought, but Jackson says despite them being friends now, he is open to them having a boxing match against each other.

“It was good catching up with Rashad because he is actually fun, he’s actually a good guy,” Jackson told Demetrious Johnson in an interview (via BloodyElbow).

“I just didn’t like him back in the day. The director of A-Team Joe Carnahan did another movie called Boss Level and he had a bright idea to make Rashad and I German twins. We were on set and at first, it was kind of tough but after a while we became cool and we’ve been boys ever since but I feel like I still have that unfinished business with him,” Jackson added.

Although the two are friendly, Jackson says there is unfinished business and would like to box Evans.

“He said that he’s down to fight me in a boxing match, I don’t think he wants no more MMA because he knows I was going to put my foot through his ass in MMA, he just got lucky and beat me so he thinks he can outbox me, so hopefully one day that will happen,” Jackson added.

Rampage Jackson

‘Rampage’ Jackson last fought in MMA in 2019 when he suffered a TKO loss to Fedor Emelianenko and is 38-14 as a pro. Rashad Evans, meanwhile, is 20-8-1 and returned to MMA in 2022 with a decision win over Gabriel Checco.

Rashad Evans shows interest in ‘Rampage’ Jackson rematch

After Jackson called for a rematch with Rashad Evans, Evans also expressed interest in the bout.

“Hard to believe this happened almost 14 years ago time to run it back (Rampage Jackson),” Evans wrote.

Whether or not a boxing match between Evans and Jackson will come to fruition remains to be seen, but both fighters do seem interested in it.

Rampage Jackson

‘Rampage’ Jackson teases ‘really big’ Jon Jones bombshell that will ‘shock the whole MMA community’

'Rampage' Jackson teases 'Really Big' Jon Jones bombshell that will 'Shock the whole MMA Community'‘Rampage’ has some dirt on the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, but he’s not telling. After tearing his pectoral muscle…

'Rampage' Jackson teases 'Really Big' Jon Jones bombshell that will 'Shock the whole MMA Community'

‘Rampage’ has some dirt on the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, but he’s not telling.

After tearing his pectoral muscle ahead of a scheduled clash with Stipe Miocic late last year, Jon Jones is back in the gym prepping for his return which he claims will go down on November 9 when the UFC makes its annual pit stop at Madison Square Garden.

Jon Jones

However, Jones’ former light heavyweight rival, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, seems to know something we don’t. During a recent episode of his JAXXON PODCAST, the Memphis, Tennessee native suggested that some big news about ‘Bones’ was coming down the pike that would “shock” MMA fans.

“With all due respect, I’ve got to tell you all something,” Jackson said. “Pretty soon, there is going to be some news about Jon Jones. It’ll be really big, and it’s going to shock the whole MMA community. I’m just going to leave it at that” (h/t MMA Mania).

What could ‘Rampage’ be referring to?

Did Jon Jones get busted for another DUI or DWI? Was he involved in yet another domestic dispute? Perhaps he failed his most recent drug test. That could explain why he threatened to kill the tester. Is he going to rehab again? Did he hit another pregnant woman with his car and take off? Is he vacating another title? Or being stripped of his strap again?

Jon Jones

There are so many possibilities.

Truth be told, none of the above would really shock fans at this point. In fact, the only thing truly shocking would be Jones announcing that he would fight the winner of Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes instead of Stipe Miocic. You know, because it’s the right thing to do.

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In all likelihood, ‘Rampage’ is probably just chasing headlines. By his own admission, he has not spoken with ‘Bones’ in more than a decade so what could he possibly know about the two-division champ?

Time will tell.

Report – Rampage Jackson – Shannon Briggs boxing fight off amid concerns over fraud from promoter QSM

Rampage Jackson vs. Shannon Briggs boxing fight reportedly off amid concerns over fraud from promoterRampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs will no longer be boxing on June 8 in Qatar. Jackson and Briggs have…

Rampage Jackson vs. Shannon Briggs boxing fight reportedly off amid concerns over fraud from promoter

Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs will no longer be boxing on June 8 in Qatar.

Jackson and Briggs have been in talks to fight for quite some time as the two had been taking shots in the media. The two were supposed to headline the Rumble of Titans: Duel In the Desert event in Qatar.

Rampage Shannon Briggs

However, according to MMAMania, the boxing match is off due to fraud concerns from the fighters regarding the event’s promoter, Quantum Sports & Media (QSM) World.

There was no media in the lead-up to the boxing match, as a press conference in Qatar was scheduled for March 28, 2024. The press conference didn’t happen and Hossama Khan, who was promoting the event, gave a lackluster reason for why the press conference didn’t happen.

“Regarding the press conference, it’s rescheduled as in Ramadan we can’t have musical performance in Ramadan,” Khan told MMA Mania.

Rampage Jackson

Whether or not Jackson and Briggs will look to make their boxing match happen with a different promoter is to be seen.

Rampage Jackson vowed to shut up Shannon Briggs

Even before the boxing match was finalized, Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs had taken shots at one another.

After the contract was officially signed, Ramgae Jackson was eager to shut up Briggs in boxing.

“I finally got the contract. It’s been over two years in the making of me hearing Mr. Shannon Briggs’ mouth,” Rampage Jackson wrote on social media. “I get to shut him up once and for all in Qatar, on June 1. I got to sign this contract. Shannon, you’re going to regret even calling me out all those years ago and you’ve been posting just ungodly videos of me, tagging me in ungodly videos and I just endured it. I got the contract. Thank God. I’m going to shut your mouth once and for all.”

Rampage Jackson
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Jackson hasn’t competed in MMA since December of 2019 when he suffered a TKO loss to Fedor Emelianenko. The former UFC champ did have a special 2-on-1 fight in Fight Circus in 2023 which he won by TKO. He has never had a boxing fight.

Shannon Briggs, meanwhile,  is 60-6-1 and one NC in boxing but hasn’t competed since 2016 when he scored a first-round knockout win over Emilio Zarate. Briggs is also the former WBO heavyweight champion.