The past 24 hours in the MMA world weren’t a lot different from the other ones. There were numerous noteworthy news headlines coming in throughout the day. Hence, we are also back with our MMA news roundup to give you an outline of a few eye-catching MMA world incidents.

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Starting off with the noted YouTuber brothers, Logan and Jake Paul’s words about Nate Diaz’s viral scuffle, we’ll also learn about the UFC Welterweight, Matt Brown’s prediction about a possible Sergey Pavlovich vs Jon Jones bout. Finally, we’ll take a look at Conor McGregor’s motivational words for Ryan Garcia after his loss, to wrap things up for the day.

Logan and Jake Paul bash Nate Diaz after his viral scuffle

Of late, the video of Nate Diaz’s street scuffle made massive headlines. ‘The Stockton Gangster’ was spotted putting a person to sleep after putting him in a guillotine choke. The person was later identified as a lookalike of the noted YouTuber-boxer turned WWE star, Logan Paul. Recently, another video gained massive attention where Logan, along with his brother, ‘The Problem Child’, Jake Paul, could be seen deriding Nate Diaz.

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The video was publicized by ‘Talksport.com’s’, Michael Benson, through a tweet from his Twitter handle.

These little altercations may actually serve as a build-up to the upcoming Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul bout. Who do you think will walk out victorious that day?

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Matt Brown predicted Sergei Pavlovich to get the better of Jon Jones if such a bout happens

After the enthralling performance put on by the Russian UFC Heavyweight, Sergei Pavlovich, at UFC Vegas 71, a lot of fans demanded his clash against the coveted UFC Heavyweight champion, Jon Jones. Although a lot predicted it to be an enthraller, the UFC Welterweight, Matt Brown, had a different level of faith in Pavlovich’s skills.

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Brown took to his Twitter account after the UFC Vegas 71 and predicted Sergei Pavlovich as the winner even if he is matched up with the current Heavyweight kingpin, ‘Bones’. Brown wrote, “I’m calling it. Sergei beats Jon Jones.”

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Well, there might be some fans who probably thought the same way. But, Brown became the first one to blatantly come out in support of Pavlovich adjudging him as the winner, if he fights ‘Bones’ in the near future.

Conor McGregor gave some backstage motivation to Ryan Garcia after his loss

The noted UFC icon Conor McGregor has been witnessed in various other combat events as well, apart from the UFC. ‘Mystic Mac’ also made his way into the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 22 April to be a part of the coveted Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia boxing bout. But McGregor, owing to his stature, was more than just an audience of the matchup.

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After Ryan Garcia suffered a dismantling defeat, McGregor made his way into his dressing room and provided Garcia with a few motivational lines from himself. It’s pertinent to note that McGregor’s lines came out with his known infectious energy as well.

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A few of his words were, “He’s 1-0 on you. You are the two biggest names in the division. I want to see it again. I want to see it again now, and I want to see it with no rehydration clause. Mate, all the respect in the world to you. You’re the future. You’re the future of this game. I’m watching you all the way. Wish you all the best.”

Do you feel Garcia will now feel a different energy and come back even stronger after this defeat?

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Some more MMA news

  • The UFC is reportedly negotiating a Sean Brady vs. Jack Della Maddalena for UFC 290 in July.
  • Robert Whittaker diminished Israel Adesanya for mocking Alex Pereira’s son post-victory.

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