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Fans Dissect Dana White’s True Intentions as He Shoots Down Jake Paul’s UFC Hopes: “Deep Down Inside…”

Published Jul 17, 2022 | 8:27 AM EDT

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Jake Paul and UFC President Dana White have been at the crossroads for a long time now. Paul is full-fledgedly focussing on fighting, and he plans to stay here till he becomes the best. He has been into 5 boxing bouts till now, and he has won all of them. Let’s take a look at what White has to say about Paul entering the UFC. 

  

While talking to the press, Dana White was asked about Paul. And with a slight smirk, he replied, “I mean, is this still something? Is this still a thing? I couldn’t care less. He is a pay-per-view turd.”

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Reporter – “Do you think there’s any chance, are you open to giving him a chance to fight in the UFC?”

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Dana White – “I would never say never. But that’s the last fu**ing thing on earth I’m thinking about.”   

Although there is a bitter feud between Paul and White, the latter didn’t actually say no to Paul entering the octagon. But he also said that it is the last thing on his mind.

Fans react to Dana White’s response about Jake Paul

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UFC boss Dana White is often asked questions about ‘The Problem Child’. Both of them even have a history of online challenges and mocking each other in interviews. Check out what fans have to say about White’s response to Paul. 

A fan wrote, “Why do these journalists keeps asking about Jake Paul no mma fan cares about him he’s got nothing to do with mma’

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“The way he said turd with such venom” 

An MMA fan stated that he liked White because he speaks for MMA fans. “I really like that Dana Speaks for us mma fans” 

“The only reason why people watch Jake Paul is cuz they wanna see him get knocked tf out”

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“At this point, Dana White hates him as much as Ariel Helwani” 

“Dana White is the kind of guy who hates Jake Paul publicly but deep down inside wants him so bad in the UFC”

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 “Our boy Dana is triggered by Jake. I wonder why?”

“Jake needs therapy and healing”

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Apparently, fans shared some interesting insights on the subject. Some empathise with Dana in his dislike towards Paul, but a few claim Dana secretly wants Paul in the UFC owing to his notoriety.

What do you think of White’s remark on Paul? Share it in the comments section below.

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Shashank Wankhede

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments.
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Ajinkya Aswale