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Jake Paul Face Tattoo Explained: Is It Inspired By Mike Tyson?

Jake Paul usually leaves no stone unturned to promote fights and his face tattoo, similar to Mike Tyson’s, exemplifies this perfectly. He now has ten professional boxing wins including seven knockouts but has also faced criticism for fighting old MMA stars and/or undersized opponents. Paul knocked out Mike Perry in the sixth round on July […]

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Jake Paul usually leaves no stone unturned to promote fights and his face tattoo, similar to Mike Tyson’s, exemplifies this perfectly. He now has ten professional boxing wins including seven knockouts but has also faced criticism for fighting old MMA stars and/or undersized opponents.

Paul knocked out Mike Perry in the sixth round on July 20, 2024, which was the original date for his match against Tyson. The fight with the boxing legend is now scheduled for November 15, which unsurprisingly is a bone of contention for many.

Paul is adamant about fighting Tyson and they’ve had multiple heated altercations as well. The face tattoo was another tactic used by “The Problem Child” to get under Tyson’s skin, and a brief rundown of how and when Paul got it…

Throwback To When Jake Paul Got A Face Tatto Like Mike Tyson

In March 2024, Paul got a face tattoo that resembles the one Tyson got ahead of the Clifford Etienne fight in February 2003. As per his coach, “Iron Mike” didn’t want to fight and the bout was canceled due to him getting a tattoo a week before the event.

According to Tyson, he originally wanted to get hearts but the artist didn’t approve of it. He ended up with a tribal pattern and tried to get it removed in April 2013.

Paul copied Tyson’s face tattoo for a promotional video. The design was removed later but in a month, he again talked about getting a permanent design in honor of the former heavyweight boxing champ.

“I’m not gonna get the Tyson one but Tyson, like, got his legendary tattoo, he just…So, I’m just like f**k it, like why not just do it cause Tyson did it. The story behind Tyson’s face that is, it was like Wednesday of his fight week. And he just got it. And he showed up to presser the next day with the face tat and he didn’t tell anybody. So I’m thinking about doing that.”

On his socials, Paul proudly flaunts his face tattoo. However, based on the Perry fight, it is safe to assume that getting the tattoo was a temporary move but we might see another one as the November 15 bout approaches.

Paul has a permanent face tattoo above his left ear, though. The design was scrutinized heavily during one of his early faceoffs with Tyson.

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Islam Makhachev Hand Injury: Is Potential UFC 308 Title Defense Against Arman Tsarukyan In Jeopardy?

Islam Makhachev has been eyeing a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan to defend his UFC lightweight championship. He last fought Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 and was expected to return at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on October 26, 2024. Makhachev and Tsarukyan first crossed paths in April 2019. Although the Armenian fighter threw and landed […]

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Islam Makhachev has been eyeing a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan to defend his UFC lightweight championship. He last fought Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 and was expected to return at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on October 26, 2024.

Makhachev and Tsarukyan first crossed paths in April 2019. Although the Armenian fighter threw and landed more strikes, the Dagestani prospect bagged the decision win due to four takedowns and over five minutes of control time.

The UFC lightweight kingpin had recently revealed a hand injury that could potentially delay his return. Makhachev and his coach have now shared more details and clarified whether defending the title at UFC 308 is no longer a possibility…

Islam Makhachev’s UFC Return Could Be Delayed To Early 2025

Javier Mendez recently appeared on Helen Yee Sports on YouTube and shared the implications of Makhachev’s hand injury. The coach first explained that a ligament-related injury has left the champion unable to train.

“Yes, he’s got a ligament injury and he’s, you know, looking for consultation. Not looking, he’s getting consultation from different doctors and we’ll see what they say he has to do. But yeah, no, he’s not going to be able to train to, you know, for a fight so probably late December November or maybe January, I don’t know. Depends on what the UFC, and them, can come up with but he’s definitely not going to be ready to fight, you know, in October [UFC 308], like people are hoping.”

As per Mendez, Makhachev is currently receiving advice from several doctors that would decide the fate of his UFC return. However, he admitted that defending the UFC lightweight belt at UFC 308 in October is unlikely.

Mendez believes that a late 2024 or early 2025 return to the Octagon is more realistic for Makhachev. Because there’s a lack of contenders at lightweight, Tsarukyan is still likely to be the challenger. Moving up a weight class is also off the table because Makhachev and Belal Muhammad have been training together and have no intention to fight each other.

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Islam Makhachev Next Fight Opponent & Date Speculated: Will Hand Injury Affect His Title Defense Against Arman Tsarukyan?

Islam Makhachev last defended his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 2, 2024. He’s defended the belt thrice now, and fans are excited to see him battle it out against former rival Arman Tsarukyan. The Armenian prospect is riding a four-fight win-streak which includes a decision win over former champ […]

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Islam Makhachev last defended his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 2, 2024. He’s defended the belt thrice now, and fans are excited to see him battle it out against former rival Arman Tsarukyan.

The Armenian prospect is riding a four-fight win-streak which includes a decision win over former champ Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. However, he’ll be out of action until, at least, October 12, 2024, due to a suspension for punching a fan while walking out.

Makhachev has now revealed a hand injury as well, and here’s how it could affect his next fight and opponent.

Who Is Islam Makhachev’s Next Fight?

Despite the hand injury, Makhachev is most likely to fight Tsarukyan for the UFC lightweight championship next. “Ahalkalakets” is the only fighter in the division with a strong case for a title shot, and the kingpin has acknowledged it repeatedly.

Interestingly, Makhachev is one of the only three fighters to beat Tsarukyan in his pro-MMA career. They fought in April 2019 at UFC Fight Night 149 and after three rounds of high-level grappling exchanges, the Dagestani fighter got the judges’ nod.

Since the loss, Tsarukyan has racked up nine wins, and his close decision loss to Mateusz Gamrot was seen as an impressive performance nonetheless.

When Will Islam Makhachev Return To The UFC?

Makhachev, during an interview with Ushatayka on YouTube, revealed that a hand injury might force him to get surgery, meaning he might not be able to fight at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. This was the event rumored to feature his next title defense but naturally, it is hard to confirm anything now.

The news is undeniably disappointing for fans of the UFC lightweight champion as he was keen to defend his title again in 2024.

Tsarukyan, on the other hand, will feature in an anti-bullying PSA video to reduce his nine-month suspension to six and be eligible to fight after October 12. This could become insignificant if the champion cannot fight, though.

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What Is The Meaning Of Scouser? Paddy Pimblett Accent Explained

Paddy Pimblett, who proudly calls himself a Scouser, has finally entered the top-15 rankings in the UFC lightweight division. His first-round submission win over King Green was one of the three finishes on the UFC 304 main card and prelims, helping him bag $200,000 in post-fight bonuses. After shutting down tons of doubters, Pimblett called […]

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Paddy Pimblett, who proudly calls himself a Scouser, has finally entered the top-15 rankings in the UFC lightweight division. His first-round submission win over King Green was one of the three finishes on the UFC 304 main card and prelims, helping him bag $200,000 in post-fight bonuses.

After shutting down tons of doubters, Pimblett called out Renato Moicano who’s riding a three-fight win streak in the lightweight division. With a few more wins, he aims to fight for the title.

“The Baddy” has popularized the term Scouser by frequently mentioning it in post-fight interviews and other media interactions. Here’s everything to know about Pimblett’s accent and why he calls himself a scouser.

Why Does Paddy Pimblett Call Himself A Scouser?

Paddy Pimblett calls himself a scouser because he’s from Liverpool, England. The term was originally used for Liverpudlians because the Scandinavian lobscouse was prevalent in the region.

Scouse is the shortened form of lobscouse, a stew prepared in Scandinavian countries. Because Liverpool was a small fishing village, the Scandinavian lobscouse was an accessible dish for many struggling sailors.

Paddy Pimblett Reveals Where His Accent Is From

In October 2022, Pimblett revealed that he has a scouse accent which is native to Liverpool. He’s often confused with being Irish because the scouse accent is quite different from the usual English accent.

“A lot of people comment on my YouTube and think I’m Irish. A lot of people don’t realize I’m English. It’s just Scouse. It’s the way we talk. A lot of our own country, can’t really understand us.”

The uniqueness of the scouse accent can again be traced back to the sailing culture in Liverpool. By the 1890s, it had become prominent in the region due to the influence of sailors from Scandinavia, Dublin, and Northern Wales.

The scouse accent is another trait for which Liverpudlians are called Scousers. In MMA circles, the slang became quite famous as Pimblett used it after winning his UFC debut via first-round KO in September 2021.

When asked about getting caught with a left hook that could’ve knocked him out, here’s how “The Baddy” responded in the famous interview:

“You know me saying, lad. I’m a scouser, we don’t get knocked out. Hey, I take that s**t all day.”

Pimblett is now riding an impressive six-fight win streak in the UFC lightweight division. The undefeated prospect will most likely fight a ranked opponent next, and fans are excited to witness whether he can reach the title.

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Is Conor McGregor Retired?

Conor McGregor was on top of the MMA world by becoming the first UFC double champion in 2016. Instead of defending his titles, he boxed Floyd Mayweather in August 2017 and his returns to the Octagon since then haven’t been too pleasing for the fans. “The Notorious” lost decisively to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018. […]

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Conor McGregor was on top of the MMA world by becoming the first UFC double champion in 2016. Instead of defending his titles, he boxed Floyd Mayweather in August 2017 and his returns to the Octagon since then haven’t been too pleasing for the fans.

“The Notorious” lost decisively to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018. After a long break, he knocked out Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds to register KO wins in three UFC weight classes.

McGregor hasn’t entered the Octagon since losing to Dustin Poirier twice in 2021. With no confirmation regarding the rescheduling of the Michael Chandler fight, here’s whether McGregor has retired…

Has Conor McGregor Retired From The UFC?

No, McGregor hasn’t retired from the UFC. He’s repeatedly reacted positively to his return to the Octagon and reports suggest he’ll fight Chandler towards the end of 2024. The matchup will most likely be a part of UFC 310.

Having said that, “Mystic Mac” has a long history of shocking fans with retirement posts on his socials. Such announcements are believable because the Irishman has made a fortune over the years. Even Dana White claims that the former UFC double champ has no compulsion to risk his health fighting again.

For now, though, McGregor is adamant about fighting Chandler before the end of 2024.

Does Conor McGregor Still Have A UFC Contract?

Yes, McGregor still has a UFC contract. In a BKFC event held on July 18, 2024, he claimed to have two fights remaining on his contract.

The Dubliner’s current contract was signed ahead of his fight with Nurmagomedov with a five-year expiration date. Things have been rather complicated as he dropped out of the USADA testing pool temporarily during this period.

Regardless, fans can look forward to seeing him fight in the Octagon at least twice.

Conor McGregor Sheds Light On His Plans Post UFC Retirement

McGregor is now a part-owner of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and he’s eager to fight for the promotion after completing the last two fights in his UFC contract.

“It’s money in the bank. So, you know, for me, I have a bit of business left with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, two fights left in my contract. But, for sure, we got three lightweights up here. And yeah, I have my eyes on all of this. I’m not up here just as an owner, I’ll play a manager, you know.”

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Sean O’Malley’s Next Fight – Is He Fighting Merab Dvalishvili?

Sean O’Malley is arguably more popular than ever after defending his UFC bantamweight title for the first time against Marlon Vera. The champ not only avenged his first UFC loss, but also shut down a ton of doubters. O’Malley last fought in March 2024 and fans are eager to see him back in the Octagon. […]

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Sean O’Malley is arguably more popular than ever after defending his UFC bantamweight title for the first time against Marlon Vera. The champ not only avenged his first UFC loss, but also shut down a ton of doubters.

O’Malley last fought in March 2024 and fans are eager to see him back in the Octagon. At this time, the bantamweight division lacks clear-cut title challengers and Merab Dvalishvili is the only fighter with a strong case.

So, who is O’Malley’s next fight and when will the champ return to action?

Who Will Sean O’Malley Fight Next?

Although the UFC has yet to confirm it, O’Malley will most likely fight Dvalishvili next. He can’t aim for a super fight with Ilia Topuria for the featherweight title because the latter is expected to fight Max Holloway.

Similarly, top-ranked fighters in the UFC bantamweight division are either scheduled for matchups or lack an impressive latest win. In contrast, Dvalishvili is riding a ten-fight win streak including wins over Petr Yan, Henry Cejudo, and José Aldo.

“The Machine” and “Suga” have also been calling each other out on social media for quite a few months now. There were strong rumors about their fight being the main event of the Riyadh Season Noche UFC card. However, the bantamweight kingpin has clarified that nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

On July 23, 2024, here’s what O’Malley said about his next fight on his official YouTube podcast:

“Me vs Merab is next. Everyone knows it. We just don’t know when. We don’t know where. And that’s kind of where that’s at.” He added, “I’m very excited about that fight. Still nothing. Waiting for the UFC to, you know, finally kind of tell us what’s next. Is it going to be Sphere? Is it going to be December, we’re all f*****g on our edge of our seats, waiting.”

When is Sean O’Malley’s Next Fight?

O’Malley is most likely to fight in the UFC’s Sphere Event or in December which could be UFC 310. His coach previously claimed that the UFC is finding a new date for Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, potentially leading to the delay in confirming other anticipated fights.

So, for now, fans worldwide can be very certain about O’Malley’s next fight to be Merab Dvalishvili. However, the fight date and venue are hard to speculate unless the UFC announces them officially.

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