ONE GOAL IN MINDDeontay Wilder is warning his fans not to blink during his fight with Joseph Parker later this month ... 'cause the star boxer says he's going to KO his opponent in a flash!!
The 43-2 pugilist made it clear to TMZ Sports this week that that's his plan ... explaining he's not foreseeing any ring rust whatsoever when he steps up to Parker (33-3, 23 KOs) on Dec. 23 in Saudi Arabia.
"I'm expecting to be very fresh," said Wilder, who hasn't fought in over a year. "I'm expecting to be intact. I got a great team on my side and we're looking for greatness. Nothing less."
GettyWilder wasn't sure of the exact round in which the knockout would happen ... though he guaranteed it'd be "early."
"It's a Deontay Wilder fight, guys," the Bronze Bomber said. "When he's fighting, he always keeps you on the edge of your seat because you don't know when it's gonna happen but when it happens, bam, baby! Goodnight!"
GettyFollowing the tilt, reports are Wilder will be in line to next take on Anthony Joshua ... though Wilder said nothing is set in stone there just yet.
"It's a lot of different ways it can go," Wilder said, "but at this point, I'm just focusing on Joseph Parker. After that, we'll talk."
Fight night on DAZN is just a few days away ... get your popcorn ready!!!
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Rolls-Royce, Mansion On Chopping Block To Cover $10M Stripper Injury Judgment
12/17/2023 12:20 AM PT
TMZ.comTekashi 6ix9ine's valuable assets could be on the auction block soon ... in order to satisfy a nearly $10 million judgment against him by a stripper who claims he hit her in the head with a bottle of champagne.
According to new docs, obtained by TMZ, a receiver has been appointed to take control of the rapper's assets -- items like his Rolls-Royce and his Florida mansion -- and sell off whatever is necessary to pay the $9.825 million judgment.
Dancer Alexis Salaberrios got the hefty judgment back in July ... more than 2 years after she initially filed the lawsuit ... but it hasn't been paid, which is why she got the judge to appoint a receiver to liquidate Tekashi's stuff.
Gallery Tekashi's Money Shots Launch Gallery The receiver has lots of power-- allowed to "break any locks necessary to gain access to any real property."
Gold Rush CabaretTMZ broke the story, Tekashi was sued by Alexis in 2021 after allegedly hitting her in the head inside Gold Rush Cabaret in Miami. Her attorney told us he tried hitting someone else for calling him a rat, but he missed and clocked Alexis instead.
TMZ.comAccording to Salaberrios, the injuries resulted in a trip to the ER, and she had to get several staples to close the wound.
Tekashi's attorney, Lance Lazzaro, scoffed at her claims, saying "It’s an attempt to shake him down."
We've reached out to Tekashi's camp for comment ... so far, no word back.
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12/14/23 The Fight FootageBTW, Tekashi's girlfriend, rapper Yailin La Más Viral, is now also in hot water. As we reported, she was arrested on a felony charge for allegedly assaulting him, after video showed her smacking him repeatedly with a 2x4.
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Tekashi 6ix9ine tiene que pagar una sentencia de 9.8 millones por lesiones a una stripper
12/17/2023 12:20 AM PT
TMZ.comTekashi 6ix9ine va a tener que desembolsar una gran suma con el fin de satisfacer una sentencia de casi $10 millones contra él por una stripper que afirma que la golpeó en la cabeza con una botella de espumante.
Según los nuevos documentos, obtenidos por TMZ, un administrador ha sido nombrado para tomar el control de los activos del rapero. Artículos como su Rolls-Royce y su mansión de Florida, y vender lo que sea necesario para pagar la sentencia de $9.825 millones.
La Bailarina Alexis Salaberrios tiene la sentencia en julio, más de dos años después de que presentara la demanda. La demanda no se ha pagado, por lo que consiguió que el juez asignara a un administrador para vender las cosas de Tekashi.
Gallery El administrador tiene mucho poder, se le permite "romper cualquier cerradura necesaria para acceder a cualquier propiedad".
Gold Rush CabaretTMZ publicó la historia, Tekashi fue demandado por Alexis en 2021 después de supuestamente golpearla en la cabeza dentro de Gold Rush Cabaret en Miami. Su abogado nos dijo que trató de golpear a otra persona por llamarlo rata, pero falló y golpeó a Alexis en su lugar.
TMZ.comSegún Salaberrios, las lesiones provocaron un viaje a urgencias, y tuvo que recibir varias grapas para cerrar la herida.
El abogado de Tekashi, Lance Lazzaro, se burló de sus afirmaciones, diciendo: "Es un intento de hacerlo caer".
Nos hemos puesto en contacto con el campamento de Tekashi para hacer comentarios, hasta ahora, no hay respuesta.
Play video content 12/14/23 los videos de la peleaPor cierto, la novia de Tekashi, la rapera Yailin La Más Viral, ahora también está en agua caliente. Como informamos, fue detenida por un delito grave por presunta agresión, después de que el vídeo la mostrara golpeándolo repetidamente con un 2x4.
Guy Fieri Schools TMZ Staffer On Wings ... Here's How Ya Really Make 'Em!!!
12/17/2023 12:10 AM PT
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HOT COOKING TIPSGrab a pen and paper, chicken wing lovers -- food guru Guy Fieri is dropping knowledge on how to make the perfect drums and flats ... AND keep you from burning your house to a crisp in the process!!
The celebrity chef recently joined the "TMZ Sports" TV show on FS1 to talk about his annual Super Bowl party ... but before he got off the interview, Babcock had to get Guy to weigh in on a recent traumatic food experience.
Here's what happened -- Babcock was enjoying the UFC 294 fights with some buddies back in October ... when a longtime TMZ Sports producer from Buffalo decided to whip together his hometown's signature grub on the stove.
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TMZ STAFFER WINGSBabcock explained there were a few mishaps with the oil during the frying process ... resulting in a smoke-filled apartment and a growing fear the apartment would burst into flames at any moment.
Sources close to the situation tell us the wings were damn good, but came with a side of watery eyes due to the clouds creeping in from the kitchen.
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BIGGEST PARTY EVERGuy gave a step-by-step tutorial on what Babcock's coworker can do moving forward ... and also revealed some key pointers on how he can make them even better next time.
As for the Super Bowl party, Guy Fieri's Flavortown Tailgate will go down in Vegas for the big game this February ... and he said football fans won't want to miss it!!
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B.J. Novak Fairy Godfather to Mindy's Kid ... During Disneyland Trip
12/16/2023 12:45 PM PT
TMZ.comMindy Kaling and B.J. Novak continue to be two peas in a pod all these years later -- and as she's said, he's a great godparent to her kids ... especially when they go to Disneyland.
The two former 'Office' stars -- who once dated, but now remain incredibly close friends -- hit up the Happiest Place on Earth Friday with a crew of other adults tagging along ... and a VIP guide escorting them through the park.
TMZ.comThese pics, obtained by TMZ, were captured in Fantasyland, and they were near the carousel ... with the grownups asking Mindy's 6-year-old daughter, Katherine, which ride she wanted to go on. Looks like it was a birthday outing ... the kid was born in December 2017.
Anyway, as you can see ... B.J. is holding Katherine's hand -- alongside a blonde woman -- while Mama Bear was walking ahead of them and looking back to keep an eye on everyone.
If you're unfamiliar with Mindy's family dynamic ... it's a little complicated, especially considering her romantic history with B.J. At this point, though, he's part of MK's brood.
Mindy actually has two children, but nobody knows who their dad is -- as she's kept his identity under wraps. With that said, there's been speculation that B.J. himself might, in fact, be the father ... but Mindy has said he's simply her children's godfather ... and nothing more.
Gallery Mindy and B.J. Together Launch Gallery GettyConsidering how close he is with Mindy, it's not surprising to see B.J. rolling with her and her kid(s) these days -- but it does kinda fuel the unsubstantiated rumor he might be Daddy.
The larger backdrop, of course, is the Ryan/Kelly onscreen coupling that has somewhat manifested in real life. The Ry Guy left his baby behind to be with Ms. Kapoor in the TV show -- but B.J. seems to have found a way to have it all in real life, murky as it may be.
Condolences to Baby Drake ... Kat's got him all to herself!
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B.J. Novak Hada "padrino" de la hija de Mindy Durante un paseo a Disney
12/16/2023 12:45 PM PT
TMZ.comMindy Kaling y B.J. Novak siguen siendo muy cercanos a pesar de todos estos años y, como ella ha dicho, él es un gran padrino de sus hijos especialmente cuando van a Disneyland.
Las dos ex estrellas de "Office", que una vez salieron y ahora son muy amigos, fueron al lugar más feliz de la Tierra el viernes con un grupo de otros adultos y un guía VIP que los escoltó por el parque.
TMZ.comEstas fotos obtenidas por TMZ fueron capturadas en Disneyland, al parecer cerca del carrusel, donde se puede ver a los adultos preguntarle a la hija de 6 años de Mindy, Katherine, a qué juego quiere ir. Parece que era una salida de cumpleaños, ya que la niña nació en diciembre de 2017.
De todos modos, como se puede ver, B.J. está sosteniendo la mano de Katherine junto a una mujer rubia, mientras Mama Osa iba delante y miraba hacia atrás para chequear que todo estuviera bien.
Si no estás familiarizado con la dinámica familiar de Mindy, bueno, es un poco complicado, especialmente si tenemos en cuenta su historia romántica con B.J.
Mindy tiene dos hijos, pero nadie sabe quién es su padre, ya que ha mantenido su identidad en secreto. Dicho esto, se ha especulado que el propio B.J. podría ser, de hecho, el padre, pero Mindy ha dicho que solo es el padrino de sus hijos y nada más.
Gallery Mindy y BJ juntos Launch Gallery GettyTeniendo en cuenta lo cercanos que son con Mindy, no es sorprendente ver a B.J. compartiendo con ella y sus hijos por estos días, pero sí le pone un poco de leña al fuego a este rumor sin fundamento de que podría ser el papá.
El telón de fondo más grande, por supuesto, es el acoplamiento de ambos en la pantalla, como Ryan y Kelly, que se ha manifestado un poco en la vida real. El Ry Guy dejó atrás a su bebé para estar con la Sra. Kapoor en la serie de televisión, pero B.J. parece haber encontrado una manera de tenerlo todo en la vida real, por turbio que sea.
Condolencias a Baby Drake ... ¡Kat lo tiene todo para ella!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Falls Down, Breaks Hip ... Rushed to L.A. Hospital
12/16/2023 9:29 AM PT
GettyKareem Abdul-Jabbar took a nasty spill at a concert in Los Angeles -- and the NBA legend ended up in the hospital with a broken hip, TMZ has learned.
His rep, Deborah Morales, tells us ... Kareem was attending the show Friday night -- but it was unclear who was performing and where. Anyway, the former Lakers star center accidentally fell to the floor, shattering his hip.
GettyParamedics quickly responded and transported Kareem to the hospital for treatment. His condition was not disclosed.
Morales said Kareem was "deeply appreciative" of the support he received from the Los Angeles Fire Department on site and the "amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of (him)."
Gallery Kareem Through the Years Launch Gallery GettyBased on what his rep is saying, it sounds like Kareem is going to be OK.
As you may know, Kareem has had some health issues in recent years, revealing his battle with prostate cancer in 2020 and chronic myeloid leukemia in 2008.
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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann MARRIAGE BEYOND REPAIR ... Pals Urge 'Em Both To Move On
12/16/2023 1:00 AM PT
GettyKim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann are back to their squabbling ways ... with things so toxic their marriage is now completely beyond repair ... so say sources close to them.
Our sources tell TMZ, the pair's latest falling out doesn't have anything to do with the newly released police body cam footage emerging of their explosive fight from Nov. 20 -- instead, it's over their continued money woes, their home, and the overall state of their marriage.
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11/20/23 TEMPERS FLAREThe pair appeared to have reconciled after the explosive incident at their home ... even enjoying a hibachi lunch date ... though, it didn't last long.
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11/20/23 HE SAID, SHE SAIDIn fact, our sources say their close friends say no amount of therapy will fix things between them ... they just need to accept that and move on with their lives separately -- adding it's the healthiest thing that can happen for them and their kids.
Gallery Kim And Kroy Together Launch Gallery GettyOne of their kids actually made the 911 call alerting cops to their infamous fight weeks at their home earlier ... and recently released footage showing police struggling to calm down a fuming Kroy.
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EXPLOSIVE SCREAMING MATCHClearly, for the sake of their sanity, these two need to sign those divorce papers and keep things moving.
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Kim Zolciak y Kroy Biermann Su matrimonio no tiene arreglo Sus amigos les suplican que lo acepten!!!
12/16/2023 1:00 AM PT
GettyKim Zolciak y Kroy Biermann están de vuelta con sus peleas, pero las cosas son tan tóxicas que su matrimonio ya es completamente irreparable, o eso dicen fuentes cercanas a ellos.
Nuestras fuentes dicen a TMZ que la última pelea de la pareja no tiene nada que ver con el reciente registro policial que se publicó y muestra su explosiva pelea del 20 de noviembre. Las discusiones son sobre sus continuos problemas de dinero, su casa y el estado general de su matrimonio.
Play video content 11/20/23 Los ánimos se caldeanLa pareja parecía haberse reconciliado después del explosivo incidente en su casa, incluso disfrutando de un rico almuerzo hibachi. Sin embargo, la paz no duró mucho tiempo.
Play video content 11/20/23 Él dijo, ella dijo...De hecho, nuestras fuentes dicen que sus amigos cercanos dicen que ninguna terapia puede arreglar las cosas entre ellos y solo tienen que aceptarlo y seguir adelante con sus vidas por separado, añadiendo que es lo más saludable para ellos y sus hijos.
GettyUno de sus hijos, de hecho, hizo la llamada al 911 para alertar a la policía de su fuerte pelea en casa, y recientemente imágenes que publicamos muestran cómo la policía intenta calmar a un Kroy evidentemente exaltado.
Play video content Explosiva pelea a gritosClaramente, por el bien de su cordura, estos dos necesitan firmar los papeles de divorcio y avanzar con sus vidas.
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DARIUS MCCRARY ARRESTED FOR SECOND TIME Over Failure To Pay Child Support
12/16/2023 12:20 AM PT
Darius McCrary was arrested last month for failure to pay child support ... this according to jail records obtained by TMZ.
The "Family Matters" star -- who is dad to two daughters and one son -- was booked on November 27 on a felony count of failure to pay child support.
According to court docs, he had an outstanding arrearage of $52,788.04 as of March 12, 2019.
McCrary pled not guilty at his arraignment, and the judge set his bond conditions at $13,197.01 and being monitored by a GPS device.
Online records show he still remains behind bars.
This isn't the first time Darius has been accused of failing to pay child support ... he was arrested back in 2015 on a similar charge before coughing up around $5,500 in back support.
Gallery CELEBRITY MUG SHOTS Launch Gallery Two years later, the struggling actor claimed he only made $500 during the previous year ... rendering him unable to pay child support to help out his then-estranged wife, Tammy Brawner.
The duo's divorce was officially finalized in 2019 after a bitter 2-year battle ... and one of the terms of their divorce was that Darius pay Tammy $1,366 per month in child support -- which he's now being accused of not paying.
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Gunna Bien protegido en Beverly Hills ¡¡Con 2 guardias de seguridad armados!!
12/16/2023 12:50 AM PT
BackgridGunna todavía no está tomando ningún riesgo con su vida mientras el juicio de Young Thug YSL se entrampa, y está permitiendo que unos guardias armados vigilen su espalda.
BackgridEl rapero de "Fukumean" fue visto haciendo compras con sus guardaespaldas en Saks Fifth Avenue en Beverly Hills esta semana, un escenario ideal para gastar dinero en efectivo y no tener que preocuparse de que te roben cuando lo sacas.
BackgridEstas compras en particular ocurrieron sin problemas, pero este año ya fue encarado por un completo extraño y más enemigos podrían estar al acecho en cualquier parte.
Su ex compañero en "Drip So Hard" Lil Baby dejó caer una nueva canción titulada "350" el viernes que parecía apuntar a Gunna. Esta decía: "I know one day it's gon' hit me/Bro ain't never comin' back/Ain't never say nothin' 'bout it, n****, you know you a rat".
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Aprendiendo por las malasLa seguridad de Gunna le hará ganar puntos con los OGs o leyendas del rap, Charlamagne Tha God hizo hincapié en la importancia de contar con guardaespaldas profesionales cuando opinió sobre el desastre de Nardo Wick con nosotros a principios de este mes.
Algunos otros raperos han expresado su descontento con Gunna por aceptar un acuerdo de culpabilidad en el caso de YSL, pero él tiene la mayoría de su lado. Su último álbum fue disco de oro y la canción "Fukumean" fue disco de platino en octubre.
Gunna Well-Protected in Bev Hills 2 Armed Security Guards!!!
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BackgridGunna still isn't taking any chances with his life as Young Thug's YSL trial trudges on -- even for a simple day of shopping, he's got hired guns watching his back and his front.
BackgridThe "Fukumean" rapper was spotted shopping with his armed bodyguards at Saks Fifth Avenue in Bev Hills this week -- which might sound like the ideal scenario to spend cash and not worry about being robbed. But, Gunna clearly thinks otherwise.
BackgridThis particular shopping trip went down without a hitch but remember ... he was confronted by a complete rando this year, and he's gotta be thinking more enemies could be lurking just about anywhere.
His former "Drip So Hard" brother Lil Baby dropped a new song titled "350" Friday that appeared to target Gunna ... "I know one day it's gon' hit me/Bro ain't never comin' back/Ain't never say nothin' 'bout it, n****, you know you a rat."
Play video content LEARNIN' THE HARD WAYGunna's heavy-duty security should earn him brownie points with the OGs ... Charlamagne Tha God stressed the importance of having pros while discussing the Nardo Wick disaster with us earlier this month.
A few other rappers have voiced their displeasure with Gunna for taking a plea deal in the YSL case, but he has the majority on his side ... when it comes to music, at least. His latest album went gold and the song "Fukumean" went platinum in October.
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Paddy Pimblett Prepared For 'Best' Tony Ferguson ... Despite Recent Losses
12/16/2023 12:40 AM PT
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NEVER COUNT ME OUTTony Ferguson may have lost his last 6 fights, but Paddy Pimblett is NOT overlooking the future UFC Hall of Famer ... telling TMZ Sports he's preparing for the "best version" of El Cucuy!
We talked to 28-year-old Pimblett ahead of his UFC 296 scrap with the 39-year-old legend ... and asked what he expected out of Ferguson.
"We've prepared for the best Tony Ferguson possible," Paddy said.
"What I just say is he's on a bit of a decline, and that's why I've said this fight is a lose-lose for me, cause when I win, people are gonna be like, 'you only beat a washed-up Tony' when he's still a dangerous motherf*****, and then if I did happen to lose, people would be like, 'Oh, Paddy's finished. He's just been beat by a finished Tony.'"
GettyFerguson, who once went on a 12-fight win streak in the UFC (where he beat the likes of Josh Thompson, Rafael dos Anjos, Kevin Lee, Edson Barboza and others), has dropped his last 6 fights, albeit to some of the best fighters in the world (Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira).
As for 20-3 Pimblett, he's won 6 in a row, including all 4 of his UFC fights. However, his last victory over Jared Gordon wasn't without controversy, and Paddy is looking to make a statement to remind people who he is.
Getty"Biggest fight of my life, definitely. Biggest opponent. Coming back off three major surgeries. Gotta make a big statement after me last fight, simple as that," Pimblett said.
There's a bunch more with Paddy The Baddy ... we also talk about Ferguson training with David Goggins, and a recent impromptu meeting Pimblett had with Ian Garry (we talked to Pimblett before IG was pulled from his fight) at the UFC's gym in Las Vegas, where PP shared advice with the embattled 26-year-old fighter.
UFC 296 goes down on December 16 in Sin City ... a card that also features Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards.
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Ex-MLB GM Dan Duquette On Ohtani's $700 Mil Deal ... I Was A Little Uncomfortable With It
12/16/2023 12:30 AM PT
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OHTANI IS WONDERFULLY SKILLEDFormer MLB GM Dan Duquette -- who was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2022 -- tells TMZ Sports if he were in the Dodgers' front office ... he would've had some reservations about signing Shohei Ohtani to a $700 million contract.
The ex-Boston exec explained that while he believes the two-way star is truly one of the most unique talents the MLB's ever seen ... the elbow surgery he recently underwent would make Duquette nervous.
"I was a little uncomfortable with the values given the injury," Duquette said.
Ohtani, of course, had the procedure back in September ... the second major one his throwing arm's undergone since 2018.
GettyBoth the player and the Dodgers don't seem too concerned about it -- they each expect him to take the mound again in 2025 ... but Duquette told us it's a risky situation he might not have wanted to be a part of if he were making decisions in LA.
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"This guy is a huge player," Duquette said, referencing Ohtani's 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame. "He hit a couple of home runs, he pitched a really good game, and then he got hurt."
"I don't know that the performance at the top-end of the scale for these great big guys is sustainable. Because there's so much power and force going into a pitch, going into a swing."
However, one thing Duquette was fine with was the structure of the deal -- which will reportedly pay Ohtani $20 million for the next 10 years ... before it gives him $680 mil from 2034-2043.
GettyDuquette told us the deferrals will benefit everyone -- from the team, to the player, to the league as a whole.
"If you do it right," said Duquette, who famously signed Manny Ramirez to a Red Sox contract packed with deferrals before the 2001 season, "it's a win-win-win for everybody."
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Alexandre Pantoja I'd Love To Fight Mighty Mouse ... If He Came Back To UFC!
12/16/2023 12:15 AM PT
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HONORED TO FACE HIMAlexandre Pantoja says it'd be an "honor" to fight Demetrious Johnson -- if Mighty Mouse ever were to return to the UFC -- a guy he's looked up to for years, in and out of the cage!
TMZ Sports talked to 33-year-old Pantoja, the UFC's flyweight champion, ahead of his first title defense against Brandon Royval at UFC 296 on Saturday (more on that in just a minute) ... but we also talked about DJ.
Getty"For me, if I have the opportunity to train with Demetrious Johnson it's gonna be awesome for me. If I think about fighting him it's gonna be like heaven. I have respect for him. He's one of the best guys fighting in the world fighting pound-for-pound," Pantoja said of the ONE champ.
But, it's not just about Johnson's exploits in the cage ... it's about how he conducts himself as a person, too.
"He's a family guy. He's a very good example for me. Not just for me, for everyone. He cares about his kids. He cares about his wife. Don't make mistakes, don't make trash talk. Don't try to go to the media with fake news. He is a true warrior and true man and family guy. A very good example of what this world needs right now."
GettyThat's about the best compliment a person could get from a peer.
As for what a fight would look like between the champs ... we asked Alexandre, and he answered with a Dragon Ball Z comparison.
GettyOf course, the 125 lb. division was on life support for years ... but thanks to guys like Pantoja, Brandon Moreno, and Deiveson Figueiredo (who has moved up to bantamweight), who built upon what DJ started, the flyweight division is thriving.
If you need proof ... Pantoja and Royval are the co-main event on one of the year's most anticipated cards.
There's more with Alexandre ... who breaks down the matchup with Brandon, and while it's clear AP has a ton of respect for BR, he doesn't plan on giving up his belt come Saturday night!
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FIGHTIN' SMARTWe also talked to Royval ... who tells us why he's the best in the world and soon-to-be UFC Flyweight champ!
Only one fighter can leave the Octagon with the belt ... we'll find out who that is in just a few hours! 👊
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'L&HH' Star Vonshae Officially Over Gunplay ... Wealthy New Boo Treats Me Right!!!
12/16/2023 12:10 AM PT
Getty Composite"Love & Hip Hop: Miami" cast member Vonshae Taylor-Morales had a rocky year amid a split from her hubby Gunplay ... but a new relationship has her going into 2024 on Cloud 9.
Fans have noticed Vonshae popping out with a mystery man these past few weeks, and the reality star tells TMZ Hip Hop his name is Franck Njonkou Seudio -- a 26-year-old multi-millionaire businessman from Africa, and they've been dating for one month.
Vonshae tells us she had been depressed during the Gunplay fiasco -- the rapper was arrested for DV back in August-- but says she's now in a great state of mind.
She and Franck first met when he DM'ed her a few weeks after Gunplay got arrested, and their first date consisted of going for pizza and a casual walk in Florida.
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HAPPY WITH MY MANThings have been clicking so far -- Vonshae tells us Franck owns multiple businesses that sprawl across media, e-commerce, Airbnb properties and cars. Plus, she says Mr. Lover-Lover is also fluent in French and has already expressed his wishes to marry her and adopt her 9-month-old daughter!!!
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