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Netflix’s MVP MMA debut became the most-watched MMA event in the sport’s history, with Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano peaking at 17 million and an average of 12.4 million across key fights, but Jake Paul’s 'very conservative estimate' of 20 million was not reached, even as the night marked a streaming milestone for MMA.
Jake Paul slammed UFC for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during Francis Ngannou’s MVP MMA walkout, accusing the promotion of trying to steal the spotlight from the Netflix event. The piece highlights Dana White’s media strategy, includes Ronda Rousey’s take on the move, and notes McGregor’s July 11 bout with Max Holloway at UFC 329, while Ngannou heads into his MVP MMA fight.
Jon Jones attended MVP MMA on Netflix and used the broadcast to reiterate his frustration with UFC contract constraints, telling Jake Paul he wants to leave to pursue a fight with Francis Ngannou. Paul later disclosed a private backstage conversation in which Jones expressed being upset about not being a free agent, underscoring ongoing tensions over fighters’ autonomy and potential future crossovers.
Ronda Rousey quickly submitted Gina Carano with an armbar in 17 seconds during a Netflix-streamed MMA bout promoted by Jake Paul’s MVP; the event, slowed by undercard fights and Netflix ads, drew boos and highlighted Netflix’s stunt-fighter strategy. Rousey called Carano her “fucking hero,” hinted at retirement and wanting more babies, while Carano treated the night as a victory simply for returning to competition.
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano announced a joint MMA comeback, stepping back into the limelight alongside promoter Jake Paul at a Inglewood, California news conference, signaling a high-profile return to competition after years away.
Five months after a broken jaw in his loss to Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul isn’t sure when or if he’ll fight again as doctors advise against a return until healing is clearer and new scans are completed; a missing tooth may require an implant, there’s no next opponent yet, and medical clearance remains the priority as he stays in shape.
Jake Paul says his boxing future is in doubt after suffering a double broken jaw in his loss to Anthony Joshua, with follow-up scans to gauge healing and whether he can return. He remains in training, but a comeback depends on medical clearance and the bone (and a missing tooth) healing—leaving the possibility that his 14-fight run could be his last.
Jake Paul told Ariel Helwani the recovery from his broken jaw — and a tooth loss — suffered in December’s knockout to Anthony Joshua is still being evaluated by doctors, with scans pending decisions on a possible ring return. He acknowledged some around him want him to retire, but he insists he still feels unfinished business and hopes to fight again if medically cleared.
Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live and playfully mocked her former Disney Channel co-star Jake Paul in her opening monologue, contrasting her music career with his YouTube and boxing fame; Paul replied on X, acknowledging the joke, as the piece notes his high-profile Netflix boxing bout with Mike Tyson in 2024 and his Disney-era role on Bizaardvark.
Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live and mocked Jake Paul by joking that he’d beat up old guys on Netflix; Paul replied on X with a good‑natured message, saying there are no hard feelings and praising Rodrigo for selling stadiums out after their Disney-era project Bizaardvark and his own recent high-profile fights.
Jake Paul responded to Olivia Rodrigo's SNL monologue jab about their careers by saying they both had the vision to reach their dreams and that he's proud of her, later posting a throwback from Bizaardvark; Rodrigo hosted SNL for the first time, marking her third appearance on the show after two prior musical performances in 2021 and 2023.
Jake Paul has publicly responded to a dig from SNL host Olivia Rodrigo, who mocked him for allegedly 'beating up old guys on Netflix,' marking another chapter in their ongoing public back-and-forth as both remain in the celebrity spotlight.
Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live, reflecting on her rise and joking about Jake Paul in a monologue that nods to his Mike Tyson boxing match, before delivering a DMV-themed parody of her breakout hit ‘Drivers License’; Aziz Ansari also cameoed in the cold open as Kash Patel, as Rodrigo promotes her upcoming album and tour.
Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live, reminiscing about her Disney days and joking that she wanted to make music while Jake Paul aimed to beat up old guys on Netflix.
Jake Paul says Ilia Topuria is too small for boxing and would still beat him in a bout, calling the 5'5" contender a joke and noting Topuria can’t “even ride a roller coaster.” The exchange stems from a past height/skill jab, with Paul offering to spar (even $1 million for Paddy Pimblett) but nothing ever happening. Topuria is focused on unifying his UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje, while Paul remains open to a fight if it arises, including a potential MMA matchup, though no deals are in place.