“Hope Tony Gets a Giant Bag” – UFC World Goes Berserk as Tony Ferguson Makes Jake Paul Offer After PFL Signing
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Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has made an offer to coach Jake Paul. The YouTube star recently made a jump to MMA after his successful outing in boxing. ‘The Problem Child’ has signed a multi-fight deal with Professional Fighters League, and even proposed to fight Nate Diaz as his first MMA opponent.
Jake Paul has always been a headliner. He will be fighting in PFL’s new division, Super Fight. ‘The Problem Child’ has had a successful boxing run with a 6-win undefeated streak. He now sets his eyes on MMA. His celebrity status has helped garner a lot of attention for combat sports.
I signed to @PFLMMA Nate where you at? @NateDiaz209 pic.twitter.com/pneHvrykxR
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 5, 2023
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The ‘Problem Child’s challenge to Nate Diaz came after a long time of beef between the two. Many MMA fighters are already itching to lay hand on Jake Paul. But Tony Ferguson has offered a hand to help train the YouTuber. The former UFC champion made a post on Twitter and wrote: “Let me know when you need a good MMA coach Jake Paul. You can be one of my students- Champ.”
Twitter users react to Tony Ferguson’s offering to coach Jake Paul
Tony Ferguson is a big name in the MMA community. UFC fans have seen him become a great fighter since his days in ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ reality show. Fans have been very creative with their comments on Tony Ferguson‘s post.
Let me know when you need a good MMA coach @jakepaul You can be one of my students- Champ 🥷 -CSO- 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 # KeepGrindin’Kid pic.twitter.com/11JQM4NS4T
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) January 5, 2023
Here are some of the reactions from users on Twitter:
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Tony Ferguson the only dude that can make me like Jake Paul
— Msnxt (@msnxt209) January 5, 2023
Tony, of all the fighters, I hope you'll be real and speak on the Dana situation. You've always been outspoken and for the right reasons. #respect
— Shawn Proctor (shawnproctor on Hive Social) (@shawnproctor) January 6, 2023
I’ve been watching combat sports for 40 years, in all of those years I haven’t seen a competitor that has impressed me like Jake Paul. I believe when it’s all said and done he will not only be the greatest combat fighter of all time, but the greatest athlete of all time.
— e money (@emoneeyyyyyyyy) January 6, 2023
Although many fans have shown their appreciation for Tony Ferguson‘s realist and unspoken attitude. They believe that he can help Jake Paul become a great fighter. Some fans took a shot at Tony Ferguson by claiming is not capable of coaching The ‘Problem Child.’
Tony @jakepaul wants a REAL MMA coach like Khabib, not a SCRUB like you! Quite trying to Jack his style homie!
— Jiri’s Chin 🏴🇦🇫 (@Charltapper) January 6, 2023
Teach @jakepaul to be knocked out, submitted and quadralooser by @TonyFergusonXT … Proven, done either by youngster or veteran fighter, the result will be the same
— I am Muiz (@mamuiz) January 6, 2023
Some Twitter users believe that ‘El Cucuy’ and ‘The Problem Child’ will be a funny combination in MMA.
man tony x jake Paul would be one of the funniest things in mma history
— honest conor mcgregor fan🇮🇪 (@RamRithwik) January 5, 2023
Many fans even speculated that Tony Ferguson might ask the YouTube star a lot of money for coaching him.
I hope Tony gets a giant bag coaching Jake Paul
— Natanael (@natanael_rg7) January 5, 2023
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However, Tony Ferguson is a big name in mixed martial arts. He has a unique personality and a fighting style that could be termed violent. Ferguson has a big fan following and some fans even believe that he is the greatest 155 lbs fighter in the history of MMA.
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It is possible that Jake Paul could become a great prospect in MMA if he chooses to train with ‘El Cucuy.’ Their partnership would also create a lot of buzz among fans. What are your thoughts? Drop your comments below.
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Vineet Nandwana