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After creating a buzz for himself in the boxing world, the YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, wants to establish a firm foot in the UFC. He is interested, but it’s his beef with the UFC chairman, Dana White, that could prevent the 25-year-old from succeeding in this endeavor.

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Recently, in an episode of the podcast, ‘Flagrant’, the social media star had a very hilarious argument with the podcaster.

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Talking about the genuine problems that UFC fighters face daily, like very limited fight purses, health insurance, and many more, the Ohio-based boxer made a huge claim.

He promised if White fulfills all his demands concerning UFC fighters, then he would fight Nate Diaz for free in a MMA bout. He said, “I will fight in Octagon. in the UFC for free.”

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To make the conversation interesting, the renowned stand-up comedian Andrew Schulz asked, “Would you let Dana White put his big toe in your belly button?”

‘The Problem Child’ gave it a more interesting turn. He accepted the challenge on one condition. He said, “It’s four of the fighters’s pay. Dana White can touch my belly button.” 

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Since it was a matter of fighting in the Octagon, so Schulz asked Paul about his grappling skills.

Immediately, Paul replied, “I have a wrestling background.”

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Later, he disclosed he was actively wrestling until his junior year of high school. However, before he debuts in MMA, Paul has to undergo a big test on August 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Who is Jake Paul’s new opponent?

After Tommy Fury’s withdrawal from the fight, Paul announced he would face Hasim Rahman Jr, son of the former heavyweight division champ. This would be the first time when Paul would take a shot against a genuine professional boxer. Though Paul considered it an enormous risk, he was satisfied as he would deliver what his fans expect from him.

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Let’s see how Paul goes through the genuine fighter’s offense. Certainly, it would be a spectacular showdown.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He is also a staunch supporter of Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather, and strongly believes that Canelo is one of the greatest punchers and Floyd the greatest defender of all time. When not practicing his uppercuts and hooks at home, he can be found watching cinematic classics.

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