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Former UFC champion Chuck Liddell open to fighting Jake Paul if offered enough money: “He’s got no chance”
Former UFC star Chuck Liddell has admitted he would be willing to fight Jake Paul if he received the right kind of offer. It was announced earlier this month that Jake Paul has signed a deal to fight with PFL. He will head up their new Super Fight division, although it has yet to be […]
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Kevin Lee offers himself as Jake Paul’s first PFL opponent: “If he wants to make it legitimate, I’ll be around”
Kevin Lee believes Jake Paul needs to fight someone like him in the cage to earn respect. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since a decision victory over Anderson Silva in the boxing ring in October. While the fight was the closest of the YouTuber’s career thus far, an eighth-round knockdown for Paul […]
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Ben Askren open to a rematch with Jake Paul in PFL if the UFC will allow it: “I’d love to rub his face in the canvas”
Ben Askren has explained how his UFC contract could prevent him from facing Jake Paul in a mixed martial arts bout. Back in April 2021, Ben Askren opted to step foot into the boxing ring to take on Jake Paul. Many weren’t quite sure how it would play out but in the end, ‘The Problem […]
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Tony Ferguson extends coaching offer to Jake Paul ahead of his MMA debut: “You can be one of my students”
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has offered to coach Jake Paul in mixed martial arts. It’s not exactly a secret that Tony Ferguson has been on a skid lately. He’s lost to a string of top stars and in his last few outings, he was finished by Michael Chandler and Nate Diaz. Alas, […]
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Pro fighters react after Jake Paul announces he will compete in PFL’s ‘Super Fight’ division: “It’s getting really hard not to like the guy”
Several pro fighters took to Twitter with reactions after Jake Paul announced he will be fighting MMA in PFL’s Super Fight division. It was earlier today that Paul (6-0 Boxing) shared a video announcing that he has signed a contract to fight with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). ‘The Problem Child’, 25, reportedly signed a […]
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Jake Paul signs with PFL, offers Nate Diaz a two-fight deal
Jake Paul has signed with PFL and offered Nate Diaz a two-fight deal. It has been reported by ‘The New York Times’ that Jake Paul has signed a contract to fight with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Paul, 25, signed a multi-year deal to compete in the promotion’s new ‘Super Fight’ division. Signed, Sealed, Delivered. […]
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Ray Sefo says PFL’s pay-per-view was a success: “Everybody was happy with it”
PFL president Ray Sefo has said that everyone is happy with the success of this year’s PFL World Championship pay-per-view. While they may not be the top dogs in the mixed martial arts sphere, PFL certainly knows how to make a statement. In addition to their unique league format, the winners of the brackets every […]
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Kayla Harrison agrees to Cris Cyborg’s purse demands for fight: “I don’t do this for money”
PFL lightweight contender Kayla Harrison is ready to do whatever it takes to face Cris Cyborg. The Judoka is fresh off her return to the cage last month in New York. Standing opposite the multiple-time tournament winner was Larissa Pacheco. The Brazilian was riding a five-fight finishing streak heading into the finals but had lost […]
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Newly crowned PFL champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier hoping to serve as inspiration for other fighters to leave the UFC: “I truly hope they see what’s happening”
PFL lightweight tournament champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier hopes UFC fighters are paying attention. ‘The Canadian Gangster’ is fresh off his return against Stevie Ray at PFL 10 last Friday. The bout was the finals of the 155-pound tournament bracket, with the winner receiving one million dollars. In the second round, Aubin-Mercier earned a massive payday with […]
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Kayla Harrison admits she is “heartbroken” following her first career loss in MMA: “I fell on my face”
PFL sensation Kayla Harrison has opened up on her first loss in mixed martial arts to Larissa Pacheco. Last week, in the PFL finals, Kayla Harrison lost to Larissa Pacheco. It served as the third time she’s faced her rival as she attempted to become a three-time PFL champion. In the last few years, Harrison […]
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Larissa Pacheco’s manger takes aim at Ali Abdelaziz, says he was “cheating” during Kayla Harrison fight: “This kind of stuff has to be stopped”
Larissa Pacheco’s manager, Alex Davis, thinks Ali Abdelaziz cheated during the PFL main event between Pacheco and Kayla Harrison. During the fight, Abdelaziz passed through the barriers and went into a neutral corner to give Harrison advice. That, of course, is not legal and Davis is not happy with it and during the fight got […]
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After PFL championship upset, Larissa Pacheco hoping to face Kayla Harrison in quadrilogy matchup next: “She’s winning 2-1”
After pulling one of the biggest upsets in MMA history, Larissa Pacheco is ready to do it again. The Brazilian is fresh off her trilogy with Kayla Harrison at PFL 10 last Friday. The pair headlined the promotion’s first foray into pay-per-view, something the Judoka wasn’t happy with. Heading into the third matchup, Harrison was […]
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Aspen Ladd dismisses the resumes of PFL champions Larissa Pacheco and Kayla Harrison: “It’s absolutely nothing compared to the people that I have fought”
Aspen Ladd isn’t impressed with the resumes of PFL champions Larissa Pacheco and Kayla Harrison. On Friday past, Ladd made her debut with the PFL after being cut from the UFC due to missing weight on numerous occasions. The 28-year-old made a successful start to life in her new home with a split decision over […]
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Cris Cyborg reacts after Kayla Harrison suffers first career loss at 2022 PFL World Championship event
Cris Cyborg has reacted after Kayla Harrison suffered her first career loss at last night’s 2022 PFL World Championship event. Harrison (15-1 MMA), a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Judo, put her undefeated MMA record on the line against Larissa Pacheco (19-4 MMA) in the headliner of yesterday’s 2022 PFL World Championship event in New […]
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Kayla Harrison reacts after upset loss to Larissa Pacheco in PFL Championship: “I fell flat on my face… it’s going to hurt for a while”
Kayla Harrison is disappointed in her performance. Harrison suffered her first career loss in the main event of the 2022 PFL Championship as she dropped a decision to Larissa Pacheco. The fight was competitive but Pacheco was able to do enough to stun Harrison and become the new PFL champ. Harrison – who had defeated […]
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Video | Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh gets stunning knockout win in MMA debut at PFL 10
The Ali name continues to live on in combat sports, as evidenced by the PFL 10 early prelims. Muhammad Ali is known as ‘The Greatest’, and for good reason. His career longevity, and willingness to stand and trade with names such as Joe Frazier and George Foreman have cemented the late boxer as a legend. […]
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Kayla Harrison explains respect behind callouts of Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg: “You’re the best”
PFL women’s lightweight contender Kayla Harrison’s chase for greatness is driving her callouts of other champions. The Judoka is set to headline PFL 10 later tonight on pay-per-view. Standing opposite Harrison will be Larissa Pacheco. The Brazilian is riding a five-fight finishing streak but has already lost twice to the former Olympian by decision. Heading […]
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Jeremy Stephens says he’s more like a serial killer than anything: “Like a Dahmer, a Bundy”
Jeremy Stephens is comparing himself to serial killers. Stephens is set to face Natan Schulte on the PFL Championship card on Friday night. The former UFC fighter is coming off a win over Myles Price to snap his seven-fight winless streak as he was 0-6 and one No Contest. After the win, he says he […]
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Stevie Ray plans to be the first person to finish former training partner Olivier Aubin-Mercier to win the PFL lightweight title: “We have both submitted each other”
Stevie Ray is happy to shut up the doubters as he fights for the PFL lightweight title. Following Ray’s majority decision win over Michael Johnson, it was reported he retired from MMA. Yet, he then told BJPENN.com that he only retired because the UFC released him and went on to sign with the PFL. Ray […]
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Jeremy Stephens aiming for KO win over Natan Schulte at PFL 10 in honor Anthony Johnson: “The guy knocked people out so they don’t f*cking move”
PFL lightweight contender Jeremy Stephens is itching for a knockout win this Friday. ‘Lil Heathen’ has been out of action since his victory over Myles Price in June. The back-and-forth win was a massive one for Stephens, as it snapped a seven-fight winless streak. He previously lost to names such as Yair Rodriguez, Calvin Kattar, […]
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Kayla Harrison admits she’s annoyed by Larissa Pacheco trilogy fight being on PPV: “I would have liked to promote it better”
PFL women’s lightweight contender Kayla Harrison is less than thrilled about her first pay-per-view main event. The Judoka has been out of action since her submission win over Martina Jindrová in August. That victory helped book Harrison to her third-straight PFL tournament final. The championship event is slated to take place this Friday. Standing opposite […]
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Larissa Pacheco expects Kayla Harrison to return for 2023 season after she wins PFL title: “I’m going to win and she will not take that”
Larissa Pacheco believes she is at her best ahead of her PFL Championship fight against Kayla Harrison. Pacheco fought Harrison twice in 2019 in the regular season and for the inaugural PFL women’s lightweight title with Harrison winning both by decision. Since then, Pacheco believes she is a true lightweight now and has only improved […]
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Brendan Loughnane makes it clear Bubba Jenkins won’t “stand” with him, confident he’ll become the PFL featherweight champion: “I’m a better mixed martial artist”
Brendan Loughnane is ready to finally say he’s a world champion. Loughnane is set to face Bubba Jenkins for the PFL’s featherweight title in the championship event at the Hulu Theater in New York on Friday. Loughnane defeated Chris Wade to get to the finals, while Jenkins beat Ryoji Kudo by submission. “I was going […]
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Olivier Aubin-Mercier says PFL lightweight title fight against Stevie Ray may be his retirement bout: “I don’t know if I have one more year in me”
Olivier Aubin-Mercier could be fighting for the final time on Friday. Aubin-Mercier is set to face Stevie Ray for the PFL lightweight title in the championship event from the Hulu Theater in New York City. To get to the final, the Canadian beat Natan Schulte and Alex Martinez in the regular season. In the semifinals, […]
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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 102 with Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Brendan Loughnane, Stevie Ray, and Larissa Pacheco
In the 102nd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of the 2022 PFL Championship on Friday. We’re first joined by Oliveir-Aubin Mercier (1:57) ahead of his lightweight title fight. Next, PFL featherweight Brendan Loughnane (16:32) comes on. PFL lightweight Stevie Ray (27:07) then joins the show. PFL […]
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Kayla Harrison reveals PFL 2022 Championship Final against Larissa Pacheco will be her final tournament appearance: “It’s f*cking hard”
Former PFL tournament winner Kayla Harrison’s time at lightweight is likely coming to an end. The Judoka has been out of action since her submission win over Martina Jindrová in August. The victory moved Harrison to 15-0 in her professional career and also moved her into the 2022 PFL women’s lightweight tournament finals. It’s far […]
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Aspen Ladd announces clash with Julia Budd for PFL debut on November 25th: “It’s a fighter’s dream to fight in Madison Square Garden”
PFL featherweight Aspen Ladd is now set for her promotional debut. The 29-year-old has been out of action since her loss to Raquel Pennington in April. That bout wound up being the last in the promotion for Ladd. Following that, she had two failed bookings with former title challenger Sara McMann. The second cancelation came […]
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Shane Burgos claims he’s making “a stupid amount of money” with new PFL deal
Shane Burgos claims he’ll be rolling in dough soon enough thanks to his PFL deal. Burgos struck gold when he decided to fight out of his UFC contract. This led to him being a hot ticket in free agency. In the end, PFL presented Burgos with an offer that was simply too good to refuse. […]