{"id":18625,"date":"2026-02-27T00:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umang.pk\/2026\/02\/27\/ilia-topuria-embraces-sparring-with-jake-paul-and-vows-to-break-his-jaw\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T00:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:12:00","slug":"ilia-topuria-embraces-sparring-with-jake-paul-and-vows-to-break-his-jaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umang.pk\/en_us\/2026\/02\/27\/ilia-topuria-embraces-sparring-with-jake-paul-and-vows-to-break-his-jaw\/","title":{"rendered":"Ilia Topuria embraces sparring with Jake Paul and vows to break his jaw."},"content":{"rendered":"
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‘El Gallo’ vs. mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter battle continues…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) lightweight champion, Ilya Topuria<\/strong>is still awaiting his next official fight date (not at the UFC White House) after personal issues delayed his return during the start of the promotion’s new Paramount+ era. But while the champion waits, he seems to have found someone else to fight alongside. A YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Appear on popular streamers adin ross<\/strong>‘ On the live stream, Topuria was asked about Paul…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHe\u2019s a very bad boxer,\u201d Topuria said, acknowledging that Paul has done a great job marketing and building his brand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Things escalated quickly when Ross called Paul live, giving the two a chance to trade barbs directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHello, I admire you. I think you\u2019re amazing.\u201d said Paul. \u201cIf you think I\u2019m a bad boxer, I think we should spar.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cYeah, whenever you want,\u201d Topuria shot back. \u201cI can do that. Is your jaw okay already?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The jab was a reference to Paul’s broken jaw, which he suffered from the fight. Anthony Joshua<\/strong> (See highlights) That’s where the conversation began.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paul has claimed that several UFC fighters have agreed to spar with him in the past but have either backed out or been blocked by the promotion. Paddy Pimblett<\/strong> As one example. According to Paul, Pimblett reportedly turned down an offer of $1 million and private jet accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But Topuria was not impressed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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He sarcastically said, \u201cAs a YouTuber and streamer, you are the best boxer.\u201d "But compared to an actual boxer? You’ll never make that list. As a boxer, you suck.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWhat would you say if I beat your ass in sparring?\u201d Paul shot back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Topuria responded, \u201cWe\u2019ll do that once my jaw heals.\u201d \u201cJust get ready. You\u2019ll need some more recovery time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paul then took a turn toward attacking MMA fighters in general, pointing out his boxing wins over former UFC rivals and mocking Topuria’s height.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paul said, "You won’t touch me. All MMA fighters are trash.” \u201cYou\u2019re a short guy, you\u2019re 5\u20196.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Topuria admitted he was short, but promised to humble "El Gallo”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m going to put you high on my balls,\u201d he warned. \u201cYou\u2019ll be on your fucking knees.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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He also made it clear that a "real fight” under MMA rules would be a completely different scenario, which Paul surprisingly said he would accept.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Right now we’re just talking. But with these two, that’s usually how it starts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To check the UFC’s schedule of upcoming events, click here.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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