Dwayne Johnson has officially begun his transformation into two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mark Kerr for the upcoming film The Smashing Machine. Johnson posted a video to his Instagram announcing how he has been working hard at the Mma training camp for his role. The film is written and directed by Uncut Gems fame Benny Safdie in a solo venture for A24. Besides his own fans, UFC pros have also come up with encouraging comments under his training video.
Dwayne Johnson begins training for his role as Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine | Black Adam (Warner Bros.)
Kerr was popular among the fans during the no-holds barred era of UFC, and he won several titles besides the UFC championship. Kerr was the winner of the World Vale Tudo Championship, Pride Fc Heavyweight Championship, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Championship, and 1994 National Freestyle Championship.
Dwayne Johnson’s Training For New Role Gets Positive Comments...
Dwayne Johnson begins training for his role as Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine | Black Adam (Warner Bros.)
Kerr was popular among the fans during the no-holds barred era of UFC, and he won several titles besides the UFC championship. Kerr was the winner of the World Vale Tudo Championship, Pride Fc Heavyweight Championship, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Championship, and 1994 National Freestyle Championship.
Dwayne Johnson’s Training For New Role Gets Positive Comments...
- 5/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Alex Pereira managed to retain his UFC light heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill on Saturday night, proving why he was a favorite heading into the matchup. The Brazilian fighter took on the American at the UFC 300 match and ended up defeating him in a brutal knockout.
It was an entertaining match from start to finish, with both fighters going toe-to-toe. In the end, the Poatan pulled off a stunning victory, breaking what has come to be known as ‘Drake’s Curse,’ as the rapper had bet on him.
The singer placed his bets on the Brazilian (Source: Wikimedia Commons) How much did Drake bet on Alex Pereira in his UFC 300 match against Jamahal Hill?
Drake is one of the most well-known rappers in the world, with five Grammy Awards to his name. He has played an instrumental role in popularizing R&b in the hip-hop genre of music. While he is primarily a musician,...
It was an entertaining match from start to finish, with both fighters going toe-to-toe. In the end, the Poatan pulled off a stunning victory, breaking what has come to be known as ‘Drake’s Curse,’ as the rapper had bet on him.
The singer placed his bets on the Brazilian (Source: Wikimedia Commons) How much did Drake bet on Alex Pereira in his UFC 300 match against Jamahal Hill?
Drake is one of the most well-known rappers in the world, with five Grammy Awards to his name. He has played an instrumental role in popularizing R&b in the hip-hop genre of music. While he is primarily a musician,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Facing up to Mike Tyson, the man of many fights, reality seems to be all that matters. However, it does not only reflect on the round. Also, there are many components outside the ring to build the drama as well. The big boss, Dana White, is mixing the verb, giving a stick to professional boxers’ comeback matches and his bout with Jake Paul.
Mike Tyson in the film Liger
And where does our favorite bunch enter the fray? But into the mix of this celebration was the rising young star actor Scott Eastwood, who joined forces with the 54-year-old and brought things to another level. With all the visuals, it’s starting to become way more than just a fight; it’s colorful action like out of a movie. Here we go: to conclude, have fireworks!
Dana White Mocks Mike Tyson’s Boxing Return Against Jake Paul
Promoter Dana White...
Mike Tyson in the film Liger
And where does our favorite bunch enter the fray? But into the mix of this celebration was the rising young star actor Scott Eastwood, who joined forces with the 54-year-old and brought things to another level. With all the visuals, it’s starting to become way more than just a fight; it’s colorful action like out of a movie. Here we go: to conclude, have fireworks!
Dana White Mocks Mike Tyson’s Boxing Return Against Jake Paul
Promoter Dana White...
- 3/19/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
In the Know is coming to Peacock later this month. In the meantime, the streaming service has released a trailer teasing the new stop-motion comedy. The series will take viewers behind the scenes of a fictional NPR radio program, In The Know.
The voices of Zach Woods, Mike Judge, Caitlin Reilly, Charlie Bushnell, J. Smith-Cameron, and Carl Tart star in the series with Kaia Gerber, Jonathan Van Ness, Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Tegan and Sara, Nicole Byer, Roxane Gay, Mike Tyson, Jorge Masvidal, and Hugh Laurie playing interviewees.
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The voices of Zach Woods, Mike Judge, Caitlin Reilly, Charlie Bushnell, J. Smith-Cameron, and Carl Tart star in the series with Kaia Gerber, Jonathan Van Ness, Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Tegan and Sara, Nicole Byer, Roxane Gay, Mike Tyson, Jorge Masvidal, and Hugh Laurie playing interviewees.
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- 1/8/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In The Know — Pictured: Mike Judge as Sandy — (Photo by: Peacock) Lauren Caspian is NPR’s third most popular host. He’s a well-meaning, hypocritical nimrod, just like you and me. He’s also a stop motion puppet. Each episode follows the making of an episode of Lauren’s show In the Know, in which Lauren conducts in-depth interviews with real world human guests. Lauren collaborates with a diverse crew of NPR staff. They are also puppets and nimrods. Guest Interviewees Include Kaia Gerber, Jonathan Van Ness, Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Tegan and Sara, Nicole Byer, Roxane Gay, Mike Tyson, Jorge Masvidal and Hugh Laurie The Series From Zach Woods, Brandon Gardner and Mike Judge Premieres January 25 on Peacock.
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- 1/5/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Mike Judge and Zach Woods take on the well-intentioned, if not slightly delusional, airwaves of public radio in the new trailer for the upcoming semi-animated series, In the Know.
The show centers around Lauren Caspian (voiced by Woods), public radio’s third most popular host, whose self-absorption and haughtiness are matched only by the dulcet tenor of his voice. Each episode centers around Lauren’s in-depth interview program, which will feature real-life celebrity guests.
The clip offers a glimpse at Lauren’s ridiculous interview style, like when he asks Tegan...
The show centers around Lauren Caspian (voiced by Woods), public radio’s third most popular host, whose self-absorption and haughtiness are matched only by the dulcet tenor of his voice. Each episode centers around Lauren’s in-depth interview program, which will feature real-life celebrity guests.
The clip offers a glimpse at Lauren’s ridiculous interview style, like when he asks Tegan...
- 1/4/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
What’s going on with NPR’s third most popular host? “In The Know” combines puppetry, stop-motion animation, and live-action interviews. The series may be unique in its execution, but the celebrity interviewee segments harken back to traditional talk shows. ‘Know’ interviewees include Kaia Gerber, Jonathan Van Ness, Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Tegan and Sara, Nicole Byer, Roxane Gay, Mike Tyson, Jorge Masvidal and Hugh Laurie.
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Continue reading ‘In The Know’ Trailer: Peacock’s First Adult Animated Series Stars Zach Woods As An “Nimrod” NPR Host at The Playlist.
- 1/4/2024
- by Valerie Thompson
- The Playlist
Peacock has unveiled the trailer for In the Know, the NBCUniversal-backed streamer’s first adult animation series.
And, it’s awkward.
The cringe cartoon comedy from Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head) and Greg Daniels (King of the Hill) aims at laughter from uncomfortable interviews with live guests like Hugh Laurie, Tegan and Sara, Mike Tyson and Jonathan Van Ness.
In The Know — co-created by Zach Woods (Silicon Valley, The Office), Brandon Gardner and Judge — blends stop-motion animation with live-action interviews of guests like Kaia Gerber, Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Nicole Byer, Roxane Gay and Jorge Masvidal.
The semi-animated series’ interviewer is Lauren Caspian, “NPR’s third most-popular host,” according to a Peacock synopsis, a stop-motion puppet and intellectual blowhard forever embarrassing himself on air in front of real world guests.
“I’m sexually attracted to ideas. I once got an erection from reading Plato’s The Cave,...
And, it’s awkward.
The cringe cartoon comedy from Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head) and Greg Daniels (King of the Hill) aims at laughter from uncomfortable interviews with live guests like Hugh Laurie, Tegan and Sara, Mike Tyson and Jonathan Van Ness.
In The Know — co-created by Zach Woods (Silicon Valley, The Office), Brandon Gardner and Judge — blends stop-motion animation with live-action interviews of guests like Kaia Gerber, Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Nicole Byer, Roxane Gay and Jorge Masvidal.
The semi-animated series’ interviewer is Lauren Caspian, “NPR’s third most-popular host,” according to a Peacock synopsis, a stop-motion puppet and intellectual blowhard forever embarrassing himself on air in front of real world guests.
“I’m sexually attracted to ideas. I once got an erection from reading Plato’s The Cave,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Delta Center in Salt Lake City is the home for UFC 291, which will feature a main event to determine the baddest man in Mma. Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje meet for a second time, this time for the Bmf Title and you can watch on ESPN+ PPV. The Bmf Title isn’t about weight classes or sanctions, it’s about being a bad man and embodying what it means to be a fighter in the UFC. Find out this Saturday, July 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. Et. You can watch the action with a Subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
How to Watch UFC 291 When: Saturday, July 29 | Early Prelimes: 6:30 p.m. Et | Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ABC, ESPN: Early prelims and prelims only Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV...
How to Watch UFC 291 When: Saturday, July 29 | Early Prelimes: 6:30 p.m. Et | Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ABC, ESPN: Early prelims and prelims only Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV...
- 7/29/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
World leaders have been honored as Ambassadors of Freedom for their exceptional role in making “Sound of Freedom” the most popular and impactful movie of the year.
This powerful film, based on true events, centers on the rescue of children from the harrowing clutches of child trafficking. Released on July 4th, the movie marks the anniversary of the rescue of one of the children depicted, making it even more poignant in its message.
Thousands of Ambassadors of Freedom played a pivotal role in the astonishing success of “Sound of Freedom,” driving the movie to achieve remarkable milestones:
The #1 Movie in the United States on July 4th, the anniversary of the rescue of one of the children depicted in the movie Generated nearly $130 million at the box office Seen by over 10 million people Earned a perfect audience rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Achieved “mission impossible” by beating “Indiana Jones” and “Mission Impossible...
This powerful film, based on true events, centers on the rescue of children from the harrowing clutches of child trafficking. Released on July 4th, the movie marks the anniversary of the rescue of one of the children depicted, making it even more poignant in its message.
Thousands of Ambassadors of Freedom played a pivotal role in the astonishing success of “Sound of Freedom,” driving the movie to achieve remarkable milestones:
The #1 Movie in the United States on July 4th, the anniversary of the rescue of one of the children depicted in the movie Generated nearly $130 million at the box office Seen by over 10 million people Earned a perfect audience rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Achieved “mission impossible” by beating “Indiana Jones” and “Mission Impossible...
- 7/27/2023
- Look to the Stars
Donald Trump visited Versailles, a Cuban restaurant in Miami, on Tuesday following his arraignment in court. He was greeted by supporters while there, during which he loudly proclaimed, “Food for everyone!”
Trump promises "food for everyone" at a cafe in Miami and takes a photo with Cuban-American Mma fighter Jorge Masvidal. pic.twitter.com/ZxQ49q2jpZ
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 13, 2023
But according to the Miami New Times, the former president left after around 10 minutes without paying for any of the food.
Trump arrived at Versailles, a restaurant located in Miami’s Little Havana district, shortly following his arraignment for 37 counts in relation to his alleged mishandling of classified government documents. In the bakery section, a group of supporters sang “Happy Birthday” to Trump, who turned 77 on Wednesday.
Wow! Restaurant diners sing Happy Birthday to President Trump as he greets supporters. pic.twitter.com/el493XMeq0
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) June 13, 2023
Jorge Masvidal,...
Trump promises "food for everyone" at a cafe in Miami and takes a photo with Cuban-American Mma fighter Jorge Masvidal. pic.twitter.com/ZxQ49q2jpZ
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 13, 2023
But according to the Miami New Times, the former president left after around 10 minutes without paying for any of the food.
Trump arrived at Versailles, a restaurant located in Miami’s Little Havana district, shortly following his arraignment for 37 counts in relation to his alleged mishandling of classified government documents. In the bakery section, a group of supporters sang “Happy Birthday” to Trump, who turned 77 on Wednesday.
Wow! Restaurant diners sing Happy Birthday to President Trump as he greets supporters. pic.twitter.com/el493XMeq0
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) June 13, 2023
Jorge Masvidal,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Vocal Podcast Network has launched Season 2 of the It Needed To Be Said podcast, created and hosted by NFL superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Along with co-host and best friend Julius Collins, the podcast duo is back on the microphone with a new 20 episode season and new episodes will be released every Saturday. The podcast will feature celebrities and other notable personalities to speak on the most heated discussions in sports, entertainment and culture. Kevin "Coach K” Lee, co-founder of Vocal, calls the show a “truth-teller. You won’t find a more raw, unfiltered podcast in sports media."
According to Hill, the show’s purpose is "to bring in your favorite athlete, celebrity, politician, whatever the case may be, so you can connect with them on another level” and “to tell people’s stories, to tell people's journeys, how they got to where they're at.” Collins adds, “no teleprompters, just genuine conversation,...
According to Hill, the show’s purpose is "to bring in your favorite athlete, celebrity, politician, whatever the case may be, so you can connect with them on another level” and “to tell people’s stories, to tell people's journeys, how they got to where they're at.” Collins adds, “no teleprompters, just genuine conversation,...
- 5/10/2023
- Podnews.net
Drake won big at UFC287 on Saturday night, cashing in around $2.7 million from his bet on Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira’s fight.
The Grammy-winning rapper, who is known for making extravagant sporting bets and his high-profile gambling losses, placed two separate bets roughly worth $1.4 million on former UFC middleweight champion Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal to win their respective fights.
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Drake has gone all in on Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal with his #UFC287 bets. pic.twitter.com/T329L0Hm0y
— Mma Orbit (@mma_orbit) April 8, 2023
While the Canadian artists lost $500,000 when Masvidal was ultimately defeated by Gilbert Burns, his bets that Adesanya would win and win by knockout both came in, earning him a whopping $2.7 million.
Despite his big wins, Drake’s viral losses have led to the widely held belief that athletes who come into contact with him will lose their following matches...
The Grammy-winning rapper, who is known for making extravagant sporting bets and his high-profile gambling losses, placed two separate bets roughly worth $1.4 million on former UFC middleweight champion Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal to win their respective fights.
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Drake has gone all in on Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal with his #UFC287 bets. pic.twitter.com/T329L0Hm0y
— Mma Orbit (@mma_orbit) April 8, 2023
While the Canadian artists lost $500,000 when Masvidal was ultimately defeated by Gilbert Burns, his bets that Adesanya would win and win by knockout both came in, earning him a whopping $2.7 million.
Despite his big wins, Drake’s viral losses have led to the widely held belief that athletes who come into contact with him will lose their following matches...
- 4/11/2023
- by Nicky Kashani
- Uinterview
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It’s a grudge match in Miami tonight for UFC 287.
The headlining fight sees former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya getting a much-anticipated rematch against his rival, the current champ Alex Pereira. The duo previously headlined UFC 281 in November, when Pereira took the middleweight belt from Adesanya via fifth-round knockout. Tonight, Adesanya gets a chance at redemption.
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Below is everything you need to know about the UFC event,...
It’s a grudge match in Miami tonight for UFC 287.
The headlining fight sees former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya getting a much-anticipated rematch against his rival, the current champ Alex Pereira. The duo previously headlined UFC 281 in November, when Pereira took the middleweight belt from Adesanya via fifth-round knockout. Tonight, Adesanya gets a chance at redemption.
Buy UFC 287 PPV Livestream $79.99
Below is everything you need to know about the UFC event,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
The UFC takes its talents to South Beach for UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 on ESPN+ pay-per-view on Saturday, April 8. The card is stacked with talented fighters looking to get themselves into the title picture — or reclaim the gold. The main event features a rematch between defending UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira and formerly undefeated champion Israel Adesanya. Early prelims start at 6 p.m. Et, with prelims kicking off at 8 p.m. Et, and the main card starting at 10 p.m. Et. You can watch the action with a Subscription to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
How to Watch UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 When: Saturday, April 8 at 6 Pm Et (early prelims), 8 Pm Et (prelims), 10 Pm Et (main card) Where: Early Prelims on ESPN+, Prelims on Espnews, Main Card on ESPN+ PPV Streaming: Watch with a subscription to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99. About UFC 287: Pereira vs.
How to Watch UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 When: Saturday, April 8 at 6 Pm Et (early prelims), 8 Pm Et (prelims), 10 Pm Et (main card) Where: Early Prelims on ESPN+, Prelims on Espnews, Main Card on ESPN+ PPV Streaming: Watch with a subscription to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99. About UFC 287: Pereira vs.
- 4/8/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
After a fight that lasted eight rounds, Jake Paul had his first boxing-career loss to Tommy Fury, half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. But Paul wasn’t the only celebrity who had a loss last night.
Ahead of the highly anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the betting platform Stake took to Instagram to share that their brand partner, Drake, has bet $400,000 that Paul would knockout Fury. Had Paul won the fight, the rap star would have pocketed a whopping $1.4 million.
Drake lost $400,000 betting on Jake Paul to beat Tommy Fury… pic.twitter.com/le8y4MvjcC
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 26, 2023
After his victory over the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Fury is now on a winning streak of 9-0. But the duo is likely to fight again, as per Paul’s rematch clause in the event that Fury won.
“If he wants a rematch, bring it on,” Fury said accepting the social media star’s demands.
Ahead of the highly anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the betting platform Stake took to Instagram to share that their brand partner, Drake, has bet $400,000 that Paul would knockout Fury. Had Paul won the fight, the rap star would have pocketed a whopping $1.4 million.
Drake lost $400,000 betting on Jake Paul to beat Tommy Fury… pic.twitter.com/le8y4MvjcC
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 26, 2023
After his victory over the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Fury is now on a winning streak of 9-0. But the duo is likely to fight again, as per Paul’s rematch clause in the event that Fury won.
“If he wants a rematch, bring it on,” Fury said accepting the social media star’s demands.
- 2/28/2023
- by Nicky Kashani
- Uinterview
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Two big UFC stars headline the fight card at tonight’s UFC 272. The third UFC event of the year features a welterweight clash between Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal, with both fighters looking to cement their status as challengers for the welterweight crown.
Here’s what you need to know about UFC 272, including how to watch the mixed martial arts event in person and how to live stream UFC 272 online.
Two big UFC stars headline the fight card at tonight’s UFC 272. The third UFC event of the year features a welterweight clash between Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal, with both fighters looking to cement their status as challengers for the welterweight crown.
Here’s what you need to know about UFC 272, including how to watch the mixed martial arts event in person and how to live stream UFC 272 online.
- 3/5/2022
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul‘s feud with UFC boss Dana White will be continuing into the New Year, it seems. In a tweet posted Saturday, Paul said he would, “retire from boxing and immediately fight Jorge Masvidal in the UFC,” if White followed his attached demands which included requests related to UFC fighter pay and […]
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- 1/5/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Following his knockout of two-time opponent Tyson Woodley, Jake Paul is looking to drum up buzz around his next fight – potentially with a UFC fighter – while simultaneously advocating for better conditions within the Mma organization.
Paul called out prospective opponent Jorge Masvidal, a top welterweight fighter in the UFC, but in a viral tweet called out UFC president Dana White, who has yet to allow any fighters under contract face off against Paul, who is a boxer.
Accordingly, Paul said he would retire from boxing a sign a one-fight deal with the UFC to fight Masvidal if White: upped per-fight minimum pay from $12,000 to $50,000; gave fighters 50% of UFC annual revenues; and provided long-term healthcare to all fighters.
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Paul called out prospective opponent Jorge Masvidal, a top welterweight fighter in the UFC, but in a viral tweet called out UFC president Dana White, who has yet to allow any fighters under contract face off against Paul, who is a boxer.
Accordingly, Paul said he would retire from boxing a sign a one-fight deal with the UFC to fight Masvidal if White: upped per-fight minimum pay from $12,000 to $50,000; gave fighters 50% of UFC annual revenues; and provided long-term healthcare to all fighters.
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- 1/3/2022
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Thus far, Jake Paul’s transition from YouTuber to professional boxer has been nothing but seamless.
Over the weekend in Tampa, Paul – who has a deal in place with Showtime Sports – clinched a knockout win against opponent Tyron Woodley, bringing his professional record to 5-0.
And now, The New York Times reports, Paul has his sights set on fighting active Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars, which would undoubtedly mark a massive draw. Paul has named as prospective opponents UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal, and Conor McGregor.
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Over the weekend in Tampa, Paul – who has a deal in place with Showtime Sports – clinched a knockout win against opponent Tyron Woodley, bringing his professional record to 5-0.
And now, The New York Times reports, Paul has his sights set on fighting active Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars, which would undoubtedly mark a massive draw. Paul has named as prospective opponents UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal, and Conor McGregor.
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- 12/20/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Exclusive: “Silence is f*cking golden,” Ari Gold once said on Entourage.
Piven, who portrayed the foul-mouthed agent on the HBO series, has now changed his tune and is launching his own podcast.
The actor has teamed up with Kast Media, the company behind The Sarah Silverman Podcast and Welcome to the Oc, Bitches, for How U Livin’ J Piven.
The series, which will launch July 14, will see Piven sit down with stars such as Jamie Foxx, Tiffany Haddish, Common, Mark Cuban and UFC stars Rashad Evans and Jorge Masvidal.
Piven also starred in series including The Larry Sanders Show, Mr Selfridge and Wisdom of the Crowd as well as feature films Black Hawk Down, Heat, Old School, Serendipity, Smokin’ Aces and Runaway Jury.
“Are you kidding me!? I get to hang out with people I’m fascinated by and ask them anything I want! Count me in!” said Piven.
Piven, who portrayed the foul-mouthed agent on the HBO series, has now changed his tune and is launching his own podcast.
The actor has teamed up with Kast Media, the company behind The Sarah Silverman Podcast and Welcome to the Oc, Bitches, for How U Livin’ J Piven.
The series, which will launch July 14, will see Piven sit down with stars such as Jamie Foxx, Tiffany Haddish, Common, Mark Cuban and UFC stars Rashad Evans and Jorge Masvidal.
Piven also starred in series including The Larry Sanders Show, Mr Selfridge and Wisdom of the Crowd as well as feature films Black Hawk Down, Heat, Old School, Serendipity, Smokin’ Aces and Runaway Jury.
“Are you kidding me!? I get to hang out with people I’m fascinated by and ask them anything I want! Count me in!” said Piven.
- 6/30/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Nate Diaz is ready to make noise again inside the UFC octagon after sitting on the sidelines for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic.
Diaz, who hasn’t seen action since his “Bmf” title fight with Jorge Masvidal in November 2019, makes his highly anticipated return at UFC 263 on Saturday when he meets Leon Edwards in a welterweight featured bout at the Gila Rivera Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The fight streams exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 10 p.m. Et following prelims beginning at 6:00 p.m. Et.
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Diaz, who hasn’t seen action since his “Bmf” title fight with Jorge Masvidal in November 2019, makes his highly anticipated return at UFC 263 on Saturday when he meets Leon Edwards in a welterweight featured bout at the Gila Rivera Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The fight streams exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 10 p.m. Et following prelims beginning at 6:00 p.m. Et.
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- 6/10/2021
- by Mike Bohn
- Rollingstone.com
Former Alamo Drafthouse and Regal exec joins event distributor that just added 1,000 theaters to its network
As movie theaters continue to recover from the pandemic, newly formed cinema event company Iconic Events has named former Alamo Drafthouse and Regal executive Steve Bunnell as its CEO on Wednesday.
The hire comes as Iconic has made deals with theater chains representing over 1,000 locations to add them to their network. Founded last year by former Cinemark CEO Tim Warner and former Village Roadshow co-chairman Michael Lambert, Iconic is looking to become a competitor in a space long dominated by Fathom Events, and which is becoming more popular with movie theaters trying to find as many revenue streams as possible to make up for a year’s worth of lost profit thanks to Covid-19.
Over the past three months, Iconic has grown from a dozen test locations to over 150 theaters with live event capability.
As movie theaters continue to recover from the pandemic, newly formed cinema event company Iconic Events has named former Alamo Drafthouse and Regal executive Steve Bunnell as its CEO on Wednesday.
The hire comes as Iconic has made deals with theater chains representing over 1,000 locations to add them to their network. Founded last year by former Cinemark CEO Tim Warner and former Village Roadshow co-chairman Michael Lambert, Iconic is looking to become a competitor in a space long dominated by Fathom Events, and which is becoming more popular with movie theaters trying to find as many revenue streams as possible to make up for a year’s worth of lost profit thanks to Covid-19.
Over the past three months, Iconic has grown from a dozen test locations to over 150 theaters with live event capability.
- 4/28/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
It’s the big fight Mma fans have been waiting for, as Kamaru Usman faces off against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261 tonight, in a highly-anticipated rematch that promises to go the distance.
Usman vs. Masvidal 2 airs live tonight on ESPN+ and marks the second time the two fighters will meet in less than a year. Usman successfully defended his UFC Welterweight title via unanimous decision over Masvidal at UFC 251 last July. But Masvidal had shown up to the fight as a last-minute replacement for Gilbert Burns. With more training time...
Usman vs. Masvidal 2 airs live tonight on ESPN+ and marks the second time the two fighters will meet in less than a year. Usman successfully defended his UFC Welterweight title via unanimous decision over Masvidal at UFC 251 last July. But Masvidal had shown up to the fight as a last-minute replacement for Gilbert Burns. With more training time...
- 4/24/2021
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Whether you’re a hardcore fight fan or a casual observer looking to dip your toe further into the pool, Saturday’s UFC 255 event presents an opportunity that’s hard to pass up.
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- 11/19/2020
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
"It's up to you to deliver." HBO is now streaming this new film, Huracán, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Cassius Corrigan, originally from Miami. This first premiered at the Miami Film Festival last year and just got released earlier this month on HBO - but we're only catching up with it now. Huracán is a psychological thriller about Alonso Santos (played by writer / director Cassius Corrigan), an aspiring mixed martial arts (Mma) fighter who suffers from Multiple Personality Disorder. Legendary UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal, also an executive producer, plays Alonso's final opponent Cain Colón, in this film hailed by critics as so captivating you "can't stop watching." Featuring music composed by Roman Molino Dunn (aka "Electropoint"). The cast includes Yara Martinez, Camila Rodríguez, Steven Spence, and Carlos Guerrero. This looks solid - not just another repetitive Mma drama, there's much more going on in here. Here's the official...
- 9/20/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Anecdotally speaking, it’s been tough to maintain constant enthusiasm for EA Sports’ UFC franchise. Not because I don’t enjoy it — I think EA Vancouver has done a solid job with their virtual takes on Mma, and each entry has been at least worth checking out. However, the general landscape of the sport doesn’t change as often as other sports do, which partly explains why the series is on a two-year schedule to begin with. The third entry was good enough, but I struggled to get invested in it. Perhaps due to the fact I spent so little time with that one, though, I was pretty hyped when EA Sports UFC 4 was unveiled.
Even more than the fighting engine, EA Vancouver has done a significant overhaul on the modes present in EA Sports UFC 4. For starters, the garbage Ultimate Team mode has been completely dumped. It never felt...
Even more than the fighting engine, EA Vancouver has done a significant overhaul on the modes present in EA Sports UFC 4. For starters, the garbage Ultimate Team mode has been completely dumped. It never felt...
- 8/17/2020
- by Eric Hall
- We Got This Covered
After weeks of anticipation, UFC 251 is finally upon us. The big event airs live tomorrow night (Saturday, July 11th) from “Fight Island,” a private resort in Dubai that’s been converted into a staging area and main ring for UFC fights. Prelims for UFC 251 start at 6pm Et with the main card starting time set for 10pm Et.
The main title match pits current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman against Jorge Masvidal, UFC’s 2019 Fighter of the Year. Masvidal was a last-minute replacement for top-ranked Gilbert Burns, after Burns tested positive for Covid-19 just last week.
The main title match pits current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman against Jorge Masvidal, UFC’s 2019 Fighter of the Year. Masvidal was a last-minute replacement for top-ranked Gilbert Burns, after Burns tested positive for Covid-19 just last week.
- 7/10/2020
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Update: Jorge Masvidal has signed to replace Gilbert Burns in a title match for the welterweight crown this Saturday at UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi against Kamaru Usman.
The need for Masvidal as a last-minute replacement came when Burns fell ill, reportedly with coronavirus. But signing is just phase one of the deal. Now Masvidal and Usman have to be tested for coronavirus. If they pass, they will be cleared to fly to Abu Dhabi.
Masvidal had previously been negotiating with the UFC to fight Usman, but terms couldn’t be reached. That’s when Burns was given a shot. Masvidal and Usman have a prior history of animosity, getting into a shouting match at the last Super Bowl’s media row.
Earlier: UFC 251 is reportedly cutting Gilbert Burns from its UFC 251, where he was scheduled to face welterweight champion Kamaru Usman on July 11 in a title fight.
The match would...
The need for Masvidal as a last-minute replacement came when Burns fell ill, reportedly with coronavirus. But signing is just phase one of the deal. Now Masvidal and Usman have to be tested for coronavirus. If they pass, they will be cleared to fly to Abu Dhabi.
Masvidal had previously been negotiating with the UFC to fight Usman, but terms couldn’t be reached. That’s when Burns was given a shot. Masvidal and Usman have a prior history of animosity, getting into a shouting match at the last Super Bowl’s media row.
Earlier: UFC 251 is reportedly cutting Gilbert Burns from its UFC 251, where he was scheduled to face welterweight champion Kamaru Usman on July 11 in a title fight.
The match would...
- 7/5/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Jorge Masvidal is a mixed martial artist from America who gained fame when he won the Ufc Bmf title. He’s a professional competitor who has built a strong reputation for his skill and agility. We were interested in learning more about his career and personal life, and when we looked into his history, we made a few interesting discoveries. Here are 10 things that you probably didn’t know about Jorge Masvidal. 1. Jorge Masvidal is 35 years old Jorge was born on November 12, 1984. This means that he turns 35 years old in November of 2019. He was born
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Jorge Masvidal...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Jorge Masvidal...
- 11/10/2019
- by Dana Hanson-Firestone
- TVovermind.com
Update: Apparently, whether Donald Trump was booed or cheered at his Madison Square Garden appearance is a matter of perspective. The New York Post proclaimed that the President was greeted with cheers, while more partisan opponents in the media claimed the boos outweighed the huzzahs.
Trump himself chose to tout the positives, with support from Ufc fighter Jorge Masvidal.
Great fight Champ! https://t.co/URRR7vnSCj
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2019
Walking into Madison Square Garden last night with @danawhite for the big @Ufc Championship fight was a little bit like walking into a Trump Rally. Plenty of Maga & Kag present. Great energy. Fantastic job Dana! Heading to D.C. and then to Kentucky for a big @MattBevin Rally…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2019
Ufc president Dana White has praised Trump for backing the Ufc early on—including agreeing to host fights at his venues and watching from the front row.
Trump himself chose to tout the positives, with support from Ufc fighter Jorge Masvidal.
Great fight Champ! https://t.co/URRR7vnSCj
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2019
Walking into Madison Square Garden last night with @danawhite for the big @Ufc Championship fight was a little bit like walking into a Trump Rally. Plenty of Maga & Kag present. Great energy. Fantastic job Dana! Heading to D.C. and then to Kentucky for a big @MattBevin Rally…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2019
Ufc president Dana White has praised Trump for backing the Ufc early on—including agreeing to host fights at his venues and watching from the front row.
- 11/3/2019
- by Anita Bennett and Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson is stepping into the octagon, coming aboard to produce and star in Smashing Machine, a dramatic movie about the life of two-time Ufc champion Mark Kerr.
Johnson, himself a former pro wrestler, made the announcement at Madison Square Garden on Friday during the weigh-in for this weekend’s Ufc 244 card, on which Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz is the main event.
The pic, which is in the early stages of development with no studio attached, will be produced by Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Seven Bucks’ Hiram Garcia. Their longtime collaborator Beau Flynn is producing on behalf of Flynn Picture Co.
Kerr was a two-time Ufc champion who started in the earlier days in the mixed martial arts game, fighting for the World Vale Tudo Championship and in the late 1990s in the Pride Fighting Championships. A 2003 HBO documentary The Smashing Machine detailed Kerr...
Johnson, himself a former pro wrestler, made the announcement at Madison Square Garden on Friday during the weigh-in for this weekend’s Ufc 244 card, on which Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz is the main event.
The pic, which is in the early stages of development with no studio attached, will be produced by Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and Seven Bucks’ Hiram Garcia. Their longtime collaborator Beau Flynn is producing on behalf of Flynn Picture Co.
Kerr was a two-time Ufc champion who started in the earlier days in the mixed martial arts game, fighting for the World Vale Tudo Championship and in the late 1990s in the Pride Fighting Championships. A 2003 HBO documentary The Smashing Machine detailed Kerr...
- 11/1/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has found his next role to add to his extremely busy slate. The pro-wrestler-turned-Hollywood-multi-hyphenate will star as MMA fighter and UFC champ Mark Kerr.
The project marks Johnson’s first true dramatic role in his career, which has been full of successful comedies, family fare and action flicks.
Johnson will produce through his production company, Seven Bucks Productions with Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia, and frequent collaborator Beau Flynn. The project is in early development, and no studio is attached yet.
The project marks Johnson’s first true dramatic role in his career, which has been full of successful comedies, family fare and action flicks.
Johnson will produce through his production company, Seven Bucks Productions with Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia, and frequent collaborator Beau Flynn. The project is in early development, and no studio is attached yet.
- 11/1/2019
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson knows a thing or two when it comes to brawling. The superstar was a WWE wrestler before making his very lucrative transition into acting. Fighting will still always be in his blood though, which is why he became so excited when he heard about the upcoming Ufc 244 pay-per-view bout at Madison Square Garden.
Nate Diaz is set to square off against Jorge Masvidal in one of the most highly-anticipated matches this year and upon hearing the announcement, Johnson took to social media to let both fighters know that he’s going to do everything in his power to be in attendance that night.
Masvidal then tweeted to the actor, saying: “.@TheRock I’m telling @danawhite i want you to put it around my waist 305 all day.” Following that, the Hobbs & Shaw star responded as so:
“Doing all I can to make this fight. If I can and you win,...
Nate Diaz is set to square off against Jorge Masvidal in one of the most highly-anticipated matches this year and upon hearing the announcement, Johnson took to social media to let both fighters know that he’s going to do everything in his power to be in attendance that night.
Masvidal then tweeted to the actor, saying: “.@TheRock I’m telling @danawhite i want you to put it around my waist 305 all day.” Following that, the Hobbs & Shaw star responded as so:
“Doing all I can to make this fight. If I can and you win,...
- 9/10/2019
- by Evan Lewis
- We Got This Covered
"Justin Bieber seems like a wimp" -- Ufc star Ben Askren. Yep, the biggest stars in the Ufc are well aware of the possible Tom Cruise vs. Justin Bieber superfight ... and top-ranked welterweight Ben Askren is already picking a winner. "I'm gonna say Tom Cruise," Askren says ... "Like, Tom Cruise at least seems like he's probably been through some sh*t." As we previously reported, Bieber's rep, Scooter Braun, recently told Dana White he'd be...
- 6/25/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_9dqzzt7l"]] Jorge Masvidal has a pretty violent prediction for his Ufc 211 clash with Demian Maia -- "Imma f**k him up, man." Masvidal is coming off a pretty dominant victory over Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone -- and says he's "betting the house" on Another big victory when he fights in May. Jorge tells our guy the fight will Not be the classic "striker vs. grappler" matchup because he's a beast on the mat ... "I can wrestle my ass off.
- 3/6/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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Ufc on Fox 12 took place live from San Jose, CA Saturday night, and despite a slow start, the main card ensured there was a solid night of action to enjoy.
Headlined by a title eliminator between “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler and Matt “The Immortal” Brown, Ufc on Fox 12 started slow, with seven of the first eight bouts going to decision. Some of these were entertaining, such as Jorge Masvidal’s defeat of The Ultimate Fighter alum Daron Cruishank, or a women’s catchweight bout (originally set for strawweight) between Julianna Lima and Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Some, however, lost the crowd in attendance, like Patrick Cummin’s sound wrestling-based drubbing of the returning Kyle Kingsbury, who had not fought since 2012 and showed signs of considerable ring rust.
There was plenty of action on the main card however, with bouts between Bobby Green and Josh Thompson (Green, entering...
Ufc on Fox 12 took place live from San Jose, CA Saturday night, and despite a slow start, the main card ensured there was a solid night of action to enjoy.
Headlined by a title eliminator between “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler and Matt “The Immortal” Brown, Ufc on Fox 12 started slow, with seven of the first eight bouts going to decision. Some of these were entertaining, such as Jorge Masvidal’s defeat of The Ultimate Fighter alum Daron Cruishank, or a women’s catchweight bout (originally set for strawweight) between Julianna Lima and Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Some, however, lost the crowd in attendance, like Patrick Cummin’s sound wrestling-based drubbing of the returning Kyle Kingsbury, who had not fought since 2012 and showed signs of considerable ring rust.
There was plenty of action on the main card however, with bouts between Bobby Green and Josh Thompson (Green, entering...
- 7/27/2014
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
Now that Strikeforce has finally closed its doors, parent company Zuffa can officially announce the full list of fighters that have been brought over to the top-level promotion, the Ufc. The introduction of these fighters, mainly in the Mw, Ww, and Lw division, gives added life and excitement to a promotion putting on more events and more fights each year, particularly with the massive Fox deal. In truth, several notable Strikeforce fighters have already made the transition over to the Ufc over the last year, including Alistair Overeem and Ronda Rousey.
From the heavyweights, Daniel Cormier (11-0) is the sole entrant to be initially announced. He is a former Olympic wrestler and heavyweight grand prix winner. The weakest division in terms of depth got two new faces in LHWs Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2) and Gian Villante (10-3). While Villante is still a prospect, expect Mousasi to immediately make noise with...
From the heavyweights, Daniel Cormier (11-0) is the sole entrant to be initially announced. He is a former Olympic wrestler and heavyweight grand prix winner. The weakest division in terms of depth got two new faces in LHWs Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2) and Gian Villante (10-3). While Villante is still a prospect, expect Mousasi to immediately make noise with...
- 1/18/2013
- by Robert Curtis
- Obsessed with Film
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