Josh
Hokit and Jake Paul are
going back and forth on social media.

Paul recently attracted Hokit's attention by challenging NFL
players. The YouTuber-turned-boxer believes no NFL player can
outbox him in the squared circle. However, he's confident he can
catch a touchdown pass without any training.

Jake Paul offered $1M. This former NFL player had a
response

“The Problem Child†even offered $1 million to any NFL player who
can box him better than he can run routes against them.

“Will pay any NFL player $1 million dollars if you can box me
better than I run routes against you Internet is judge. Will send
my jet to pick you up who's down?†Paul wrote on X.

“Not a single NFL player could last 2 rounds in a professional
boxing ring,†he wrote in another post. “Meanwhile I can catch a
touchdown pass tomorrow in the NFL with 0 training.â€

Former football player Hokit didn't let Paul's comments pass. “The
Incredible Hok†is confident that he can beat Paul not only in
boxing but in any sport in the world.

“With all due respect, [Jake Paul] Not only could I beat you in a
boxing match, I'd beat you in any sport under the sun,†Hokit
posted in response.

Paul believes Hokit is just trying to chase clout and is open to
boxing the
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight in Puerto Rico.

“I see your hustle. You do your best to sell,†Paul responded. “If
you want to fly down to Puerto Rico and box – anytime I will gladly
embarrass you.â€

Hokit (10-0) originally looked to make a career in the NFL.
However, he went unpicked in the 2020 NFL draft before being signed
by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. Hokit's NFL
career never took off and he transitioned to MMA soon after. He has
four UFC wins with three knockouts and three bonuses. The
undefeated heavyweight has also quickly grown in popularity with
his polarizing comments and antics.

Will pay any nfl player $1 million dollars
if you can box me better than I run routes against you

Internet is judge

Will send my jet to pick you up who's down?

— Jake
Paul (@jakepaul)
August 1, 2026

With all due respect, @jakepaul … Not
only could I beat you in a boxing match, I'd beat you in any sport
under the sun. 😊 https://t.co/8vxEZXhChk

— The Incredible Hok (@Josh_HokitUFC)
August 1, 2026

I see your hustle. You do your best to sell.
If you want to fly down to Puerto Rico and box – anytime I will
gladly embarrass you.

— Jake
Paul (@jakepaul)
August 1, 2026

Jiri
Prochazka has sent Paulo Costa
a warning.

Prochazka (32-6) recently warned Costa (16-4) against tagging him
on social media or mentioning his name unless the Brazilian wants
to fight him. The former champ also claims the
Ultimate Fighting Championship has offered Costa a booking
against him for October or November and he's eager to take him
on.

Jiri Prochazka claims UFC offered Paulo Costa a light
heavyweight matchup

Costa has taken shots at fellow light heavyweight contenders ahead
of the final bout on his current contract. The former middleweight
title challenger criticized former champion Magomed
Ankalaev's performance at
UFC Abu Dhabi and also mocked Prochazka for his loss to current
titleholder Carlos
Ulberg.

Prochazka has now clapped back at “Borrachinha,†claiming that the
latter shouldn't mention his name unless they're actually slated to
fight. The Czech star added that the promotion has already offered
the fight to Costa.

“This is just a quick message for Paulo Costa,†Prochazka said on
Instagram. “Don't tag me, don't mention me in your posts. Because
you have a offer from UFC to fight me in October or November. And
if you don't want to fight me, don't mention me, don't speak about
me. I'm waiting for the contract for this fight.â€

The light heavyweight title picture is complicated by Ulberg's
injury, as the Kiwi champion is expected to be out until next year.
Ankalaev's lackluster win, Dana
White suggesting an interim title bout, Prochazka looking to
rebound from a frustrating loss and Costa eyeing the right matchup
to close out his contract have added to the drama at 205
pounds.

Usman Nurmagomedov is now a coveted free agent. | 📷: PFL
MMA

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Usman
Nurmagomedov and Ilia
Topuria could be on a collision course, and the Russian's
manager has now weighed in on the matchup.

Nurmagomedov (22-0) is the most sought-after free agent in mixed
martial arts presently. The undefeated
Professional Fighters League lightweight exhausted his current
contract with the promotion by defending his title with a knockout
win over Archie
Colgan at
PFL New York.

Usman's manager has now addressed how he'd fare against the former
two-division
Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder.

‘Usman will stop Ilia': Nurmagomedov's manager predicts another
Topuria KO loss

Topuria (17-1) was the fastest-rising fighter in the sport until
his title loss to Justin
Gaethje at
UFC Freedom 250, the first defeat of his pro career. Despite
being no longer unbeaten, he remains one of the biggest stars in
the UFC.

Ali Abdelaziz manages both Gaethje and Nurmagomedov. With rumors of
Nurmagomedov looking to sign with the UFC now circulating,
Abdelaziz predicts that the Dagestani standout will stop Topuria by
the fourth round, as Gaethje did.

“I told everyone before that Justin Gaethje would beat Ilia
Topuria,†Abdelaziz wrote on X. “And I'm telling you today: Usman
Nurmagomedov will stop Ilia Topuria within four rounds.â€

It remains to be seen whether Nurmagomedov re-signs with the PFL
amid their merger with Jake Paul's

Most Valuable Promotions. Notably, Dana
White confirmed the UFC's interest in the 28-year-old following

UFC Belgrade.

I told everyone before that Justin
Gaethje would beat Ilia
Topuria. And I'm telling you today: Usman
Nurmagomedov will stop Ilia
Topuria within four rounds. @Usmannmgdv

— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00)
August 2, 2026