MMA News Roundup: Conor McGregor Underling Confesses Why He Signed With Jake Paul; Dwayne Johnson Joined by UFC Star to Raise Awareness About Maui Fires; 18-Year-Old Raul Rosas Jr. Returns

Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with the latest news related to Mixed Martial Arts? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Here’s a roundup of the most important developments in MMA from the past 24 hours, so that you can stay on top of conversations with fellow MMA enthusiasts.

We will start off the news with rising Irish star Ian Garry. He revealed the reason behind signing with Conor McGregor‘s rival, Jake Paul‘s company, ‘Betr’. We will then shift our focus to Max Holloway, who’s issued a statement regarding the Maui wildfires. Finally, we will sum up our daily news compilation with 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. returning to action soon.

Ian Garry explained why he signed with the rival of Conor McGregor

‘The Future’ is gearing up for his fight against Neil Magny at UFC 292. Meanwhile, he recently signed with YouTube-turned-boxer Jake Paul’s company, ‘Betr’. It came as a shock to many people since he is a fan of Conor McGregor and Jake Paul doesn’t have a good relationship with ‘The Notorious’. However, Garry revealed why he went ahead and partnered with ‘The Problem Child’.

The undefeated fighter claimed to be a big fan of Conor McGregor. Moreover, he credits the former double champion for him being able to fight in the UFC. Ian Garry said, “I am literally the first fighter of a generation to make it to the UFC because of Conor’s rise.”

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On the other hand, Garry claims that whatever beef Jake Paul and Conor McGregor have, it’s personal business. It has nothing to do with him. “What they wanna do and what they have and their personal beef has nothing to do with it. You can still do business with both,” said ‘The Future’.

Max Holloway comments on the Maui wildfires

The Maui wildfires have shaken the United States recently. It has claimed the lives of over 100 people, and many notable personalities have shared their thoughts regarding this unfortunate incident. After Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson expressed his sadness over the situation, UFC star Max Holloway also took his time to make a statement.

Holloway sounded devastated by the loss of so many lives due to the wildfires. He said, “I mean, the only thing I can say is, all to the Lahaina people that are affected directly, stay strong. Us people are with you.” He also commended the people in Hawaii who came together and helped each other out. “The people there stepped up and helped the people who needed help. The Hawaii community period came together as one,” said Max Holloway.

Raul Rosas Jr. to make UFC return

‘El Nino Problema’ is set to make his return for his third UFC fight on September 16 at Noche UFC. The event which will be headlined by Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko will see Rau Rosas Jr. take on Terrence Mitchell. MMA journalist Carlos Contreras Legaspi confirmed the news as we’ll see the 18-year-old fight during the Mexican Independence Day.

The youngest fighter to secure a UFC contract was undefeated until he lost his last fight against Christian Rodriguez. However, he is still one of the brightest prospects in the UFC and scored a remarkable submission victory on his promotional debut. Fans are eager to see if the young Mexican-American fighter can pull out a win and restore the hype that surrounded him when he joined Dana White‘s promotion.

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