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During the weekend, Jake Paul emerged victorious over Mike Perry in the sixth round by knockout, boosting his record to 10-1. The disparity in size between the two fighters stirred up conversations despite Paul showing improvement in his performance.
Paul, who had been preparing for a Heavyweight fight, weighed in at 200 lbs for the Cruiserweight match, while Perry, a former MMA fighter at 170 lbs, tipped the scales at 196.5 lbs. The visible size discrepancy in favor of Paul sparked concerns about fairness, although he asserted that there was only a 10-pound gap between them.
Post-fight, Paul challenged UFC Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, looking to quiet those who label him a “weight bully.” Pereira, recognized for his size, balloons up to 240 lbs in his UFC appearances. Paul views a potential showdown with Pereira as an opportunity to showcase his abilities against a larger adversary.
Following their encounter, both Paul and Perry displayed mutual respect, with Paul commending Perry’s fighting spirit and Perry lauding the electric atmosphere of their packed arena. It wouldn’t come as a shock if the two ended up collaborating on a podcast in the near future.
Lastly, in other developments, RIZIN levied a substantial fine to uphold fairness in the upcoming bout between former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao. Amid a shift to the Middleweight division and alterations in training camps, Jiri Prochazka could reap benefits, while standout showings from other fighters like Tenshin Nasukawa and Mica Galvao highlighted their prowess in recent contests.
Rest easy, Maniacs! More thrilling martial arts action awaits on the horizon.
