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Who's next for Khamzat Chimaev? Jake Paul vs 'Tank' Davis?! UFC Shanghai & PFL previews | The Boys in the Back

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to breaking news that Jake Paul will be fighting Gervonta 'Tank' Davis in November (02:18). Sparked by Dana White announcing Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez for October, the Boys discuss who Khamzat Chimaev will face in his first title defense (10:04). After previewing UFC Shanghai (26:56), we get the official announcement for Paul vs. Davis, so the Boys give their takes on the updated details (54:07). Following a brief look at the conclusion of PFL's championship round (1:05:15), the Boys make picks (1:07:33), deliver their P4P rankings of kung fu movies (1:15:22), and close the show with your voicemails (1:34:25) and Super Chats (2:06:50).

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The Boys in the Back discuss who Khamzat Chimaev will face in his first title defense, react to breaking news of Jake Paul vs. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis taking place in November, preview UFC Shanghai and this week's PFL championship, make picks, give their P4P kung fu movies, and wrap with voicemails and Super Chats.

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