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Venum will remain the UFC apparel provider for the UFC for the foreseeable future.

On Thursday, the UFC announced a new multi-year extension with Venum that will see brand remain the UFC’s exclusive global outfitter through 2029.

UFC and Venum first partnered in 2021 following a seven-year partnership between the UFC and Reebok. In 2022, the two brands signed a multi-year extension of their agreement, and have now made an even longer commitment which will surpass the length of the UFC’s previous deal with Reebok.

“VENUM has been an amazing partner these past few years and we are thrilled to continue our relationship with them through the end of the decade,” said Tracey Bleczinski, Senior Vice President, UFC Global Consumer Products. “The key to the success of this partnership is that VENUM understands the unique needs of the fighters competing in the Octagon, as well as those of everyday martial arts enthusiasts who train to stay fit. Franck Dupuis and his team at VENUM continue to deliver excellent fight gear and training apparel for our athletes and fans.”

Venum currently provides all of the clothing worn by fighters during UFC events, including fighter kits, as part of the company’s uniform policy. In 2023, UFC and Venum introduced specialty “Fight Night Collections” editions of UFC gear and announced the intention of continuing this trend with two new special collections each year. In addition to outfitting the fighters, Venum also outfits UFC Performance Institute staff in all of its global facilities.

“The long-term extension of the partnership is a major sign of recognition from UFC,” said Franck Dupuis, VENUM Founder and CEO. “We are delighted to continue our collaboration with the world’s number-one combat sports organization. Our teams are proud to be committed to providing athletes and fans with collections whose uniqueness will underline our passion for mixed martial arts.”

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Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is happening. For real.

Paul and the legendary boxing Hall of Famer stunned the combat sports world on Thursday by announcing a July 20 showdown in Arlington, Texas. The bout takes place at AT&T Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, and will air live on Netflix.

The announcement elicited a tidal wave of reaction within the fight game, much of it equal parts shock, disgust, and morbid interest. And that shock was not confined to just the fan base. In an extended trailer Paul dropped Thursday on his YouTube channel, the controversial influencer turned boxer can be seen reimagining many of Tyson’s most infamous moments and then surprising one supporter of his after another with the news.

The trailer also features an old clip from Tyson himself forecasting the matchup.

“Could you f*** him up?” an interviewer asks Tyson about Paul.

“Oh, so f****** easy,” Tyson responds.

Watch the extended Paul vs. Tyson trailer above.

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YouTube pugilist Jake Paul will box former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson this summer in Texas, with their heavyweight spectacle streaming exclusively on Netflix. The bout has not been well received, primarily because Tyson will be 58 years old by the time he steps into the ring against “The Problem Child.”

Personally, I found Vitor Belfort’s slaughter of Evander Holyfield to be far more grotesque.

DraftKings Sportsbook opened the 27 year-old Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) as the -360 betting favorite, which means a $ 100 bet would result in a $ 27.78 profit, plus the initial investment of $ 100. Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) clocks in as the +300 underdog, turning a $ 100 wager into $ 300 return, plus the initial investment of $ 100.

Expect these numbers to fluctuate (in both directions) over the next several weeks.

“Promotion, promotion, promotion — if I’m being honest, it don’t need that,” Paul wrote on social media. “The biggest fight of the 21st century, in the biggest NFL stadium in the U.S., broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world, that’s the MVP way. Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re Team Paul or Team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event.”

“I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20th,” Paul continued. “My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of the world, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time. Time to put ‘Iron’ Mike to sleep.”

Additional information, including the co-main event and undercards, will be announced at a later date.

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Islem Masraf helped cap off the PFL Europe preliminary card with a bang.

In a battle of French heavyweights, it was Masraf who walked out with an impressive victory in Paris, needing just 10 seconds to land a blistering head kick that rocked Mickael Groguhe senseless. It probably helped that Groguhe inexplicably chose to wander towards Masref with his hands completely down and his head fully exposed.

Watch the blindingly fast finish below.

In the (very, very) brief clip, it’s unclear exactly what Groguhe’s plan was as he vaguely ambled in Masraf’s direction. Regardless, Masraf didn’t miss a beat, simply throwing up his leg to clobber Groguhe, which was followed up by a likely unnecessary right hand hammer.

Finishes are nothing new for Masraf, who has won all three of his pro bouts by knockout or submission. Check out his impressive stats from the fight below.

Groguhe falls to 3-2 as a pro, with none of his bouts going past the opening round.

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Cruiserweight puncher, Jake Paul has predicted a knockout win over veteran former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson in their July boxing match in Texas – vowing to put the soon to be 58 year old veteran “to sleep” once and for all.

Paul, who most recently featured just earlier this month, turned in a one-sided victory over the overmatched, Ryan Bourland in Puerto Rico, stopping the former Golden Gloves winner with a blistering first round TKO win at the ropes.

As for Tyson, the former world heavyweight champion – who is revered as arguably the most formidable knockout artist in heavyweight boxing history, has yet to feature in the ring since he fought to a split draw with former multiple-weight champion, Roy Jones Jr. back in November 2020 – snapping a 15-year stay away from the sport.

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And drawing the Brooklyn veteran at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in July – Paul has vowed to stop Tyson in their slated boxing match, and put the fan-favorite punisher “to sleep” for good. 

“Promotion promotion promotion, if I’m being honest it don’t need that.” Jake Paul posted on his official X account, accompanied by an a poster of his bout with Mike Tyson. “The biggest fight of the 21st century, in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world…that’s the MVP way.”

“Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event,” Jake Paul continued. “I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20th.”

“My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of the world, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time,” Jake Paul wrote. “Time to put ‘Iron’ Mike to sleep.” 

Who wins in their July boxing showdown: Mike Tyson or Jake Paul?

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