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Jake Paul, critic of UFC pay, makes donation to help MMA fighter

Jake Paul, a critic of UFC fighter pay, made a donation to help an MMA fighter pay for training and living expenses.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

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While his journey from social media influencer to boxing star evolves, Jake Paul continues to be an outspoken advocate for UFC fighter pay.

On Wednesday, Paul went one step further than simply criticizing the UFC and president Dana White. Paul put his money where his mouth is by donating $5,000 to women’s flyweight fighter Sarah Alpar, who recently started a GoFundMe to pay off UFC training camp fees and living expenses.

Paul announced the donation in a tweet that read, “SMH… Imagine a rookie in the NBA had to start a GoFundMe to play..

“I let Sarah @TOOSWEET_Alpar know she has my support and contribution … It’s my honor and privilege to help fellow fighters in anyway I can.”

Paul also left the note, “Keep training hard Sarah, sending you positive energy for your camp!!!,” along with his $5,000 donation.

According to the GoFundMe page, Alpar (9-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) launched the fundraiser Friday in an effort to train full time. The donations would pay for food, supplements, training, living expenses, gym fees, doctor fees, and more. A Dec. 1, 2021 goal has been set at $30,000 with $8,100 raised after Paul’s donation.

Paul, 24, is currently scheduled to face former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in a boxing match Aug. 28. During his professional tenure in combat sports, Paul has openly criticized UFC fighter pay on numerous occasions while also calling out some of the promotion’s biggest stars.

Alpar, 30, is a former LFA women’s bantamweight champion who signed with the promotion after a Dana White’s Contender Series win in August 2019. She made her UFC debut in September 2020 when she was finished by Jessica-Rose Clark. Alpar is currently scheduled to fight Erin Blanchfield on Sept. 18.

UPDATE: Triller Fight Club announced later Wednesday that it has donated $25,000 to Alpar’s GoFundMe.

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Jake Paul, critic of UFC pay, makes donation to help MMA fighter

Jake Paul, a critic of UFC fighter pay, made a donation to help an MMA fighter pay for training and living expenses.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

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While his journey from social media influencer to boxing star evolves, Jake Paul continues to be an outspoken advocate for UFC fighter pay.

On Wednesday, Paul went one step further than simply criticizing the UFC and president Dana White. Paul put his money where his mouth is by donating $5,000 to women’s flyweight fighter Sarah Alpar, who recently started a GoFundMe to pay off UFC training camp fees and living expenses.

Paul announced the donation in a tweet that read, “SMH… Imagine a rookie in the NBA had to start a GoFundMe to play..

“I let Sarah @TOOSWEET_Alpar know she has my support and contribution … It’s my honor and privilege to help fellow fighters in anyway I can.”

Paul also left the note, “Keep training hard Sarah, sending you positive energy for your camp!!!,” along with his $5,000 donation.

According to the GoFundMe page, Alpar (9-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) launched the fundraiser Friday in an effort to train full time. The donations would pay for food, supplements, training, living expenses, gym fees, doctor fees, and more. A Dec. 1, 2021 goal has been set at $30,000 with $8,100 raised after Paul’s donation.

Paul, 24, is currently scheduled to face former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in a boxing match Aug. 28. During his professional tenure in combat sports, Paul has openly criticized UFC fighter pay on numerous occasions while also calling out some of the promotion’s biggest stars.

Alpar, 30, is a former LFA women’s bantamweight champion who signed with the promotion after a Dana White’s Contender Series win in August 2019. She made her UFC debut in September 2020 when she was finished by Jessica-Rose Clark. Alpar is currently scheduled to fight Erin Blanchfield on Sept. 18.

UPDATE: Triller Fight Club announced later Wednesday that it has donated $25,000 to Alpar’s GoFundMe.

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Jake Paul to face former UFC champion Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28

Jake Paul will face former UFC champion Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28.

Jake Paul has his next opponent.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer will face former UFC fighter Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28, his first bout since signing a multi-fight deal with Showtime, according to multiple reports. The fight will be contested at 190 pounds. No site was announced.

Paul (3-0) is coming off a first-round knockout over retired MMA star Ben Askren in April.

“I have a list of people I plan on shutting up with my fists,” Paul said in a formal statement. “And as I enter my fourth pro fight, I am excited to knock the first one off the list by challenging myself against a five-time UFC champion known for his knockout power. Tyron’s a seasoned striker who has fought the best in the world. I certainly respect his career, but I will be sending Tyron into a permanent siesta on August 28.

“Maybe this time [UFC President] Dana White will actually be a man and put his money on his former champion instead of trying to undermine my success like a jealous ex. Influencer vs MMA: Let’s get it on. It’s showtime.”

Woodley (19-7-1 MMA, 9-6-1 UFC) is ranked No. 11 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie welterweight rankings.

The former UFC champion recently ended his tenure in MMA’s biggest promotion following an eight-year run. “The Chosen One” closed out his octagon career on a four-fight skid, ceding his title to current champ Kamaru Usman before also suffering setbacks against current top contenders Gilbert Burns, Colby Covington and Vicente Luque.

Woodley had challenged Paul in an interview with TMZ.

“Come and get this smoke for real,” Woodley said. “I’m in, and I can actually find him. People that keep talking about fighting him, they’re not even in position to fight him. I can actually fight him.”

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Jake Paul to face former UFC champion Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28

Jake Paul will face former UFC champion Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28.

Jake Paul has his next opponent.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer will face former UFC fighter Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28, his first bout since signing a multi-fight deal with Showtime, according to multiple reports. The fight will be contested at 190 pounds. No site was announced.

Paul (3-0) is coming off a first-round knockout over retired MMA star Ben Askren in April.

“I have a list of people I plan on shutting up with my fists,” Paul said in a formal statement. “And as I enter my fourth pro fight, I am excited to knock the first one off the list by challenging myself against a five-time UFC champion known for his knockout power. Tyron’s a seasoned striker who has fought the best in the world. I certainly respect his career, but I will be sending Tyron into a permanent siesta on August 28.

“Maybe this time [UFC President] Dana White will actually be a man and put his money on his former champion instead of trying to undermine my success like a jealous ex. Influencer vs MMA: Let’s get it on. It’s showtime.”

Woodley (19-7-1 MMA, 9-6-1 UFC) is ranked No. 11 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie welterweight rankings.

The former UFC champion recently ended his tenure in MMA’s biggest promotion following an eight-year run. “The Chosen One” closed out his octagon career on a four-fight skid, ceding his title to current champ Kamaru Usman before also suffering setbacks against current top contenders Gilbert Burns, Colby Covington and Vicente Luque.

Woodley had challenged Paul in an interview with TMZ.

“Come and get this smoke for real,” Woodley said. “I’m in, and I can actually find him. People that keep talking about fighting him, they’re not even in position to fight him. I can actually fight him.”

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