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“Regardless of What You Think About Him, or His Wife”: Logan Paul Details How Conor McGregor’s Documentary Left the WWE Star Inspired

Published 06/01/2023, 1:02 AM EDT

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Conor McGregor possesses an extraordinary level of influence that only a select few elite athletes in the world can claim. Recently, his larger-than-life persona has captivated the attention and admiration of none other than Logan Paul. This newfound admiration can be attributed, in part, to McGregor’s recent documentary on Netflix, aptly titled ‘McGregor Forover’.

Interestingly, this influence extended beyond Logan Paul. The controversial WWE star decided to educate his brother, Jake Paul, about McGregor’s significance. Jake Paul, who has had his fair share of conflicts with the UFC superstar, openly expressed his disdain for McGregor, crossing boundaries by even insulting McGregor’s partner. In turn, McGregor himself has not shied away from taking jabs at ‘The Problem Child’, engaging in a war of words and trading insults.

However, in a surprising turn of events, Logan Paul also acknowledged McGregor’s ability to inspire. Going against the grain of his brother’s sentiments, Logan expressed his admiration for McGregor’s resilience and drive. In an unexpected show of agreement, even Jake Paul, who is not typically inclined to compliment McGregor, changed his tone for once.

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Logan Paul is in awe of Conor McGregor

During a recent episode of ‘Impaulsive’, Logan Paul conveyed his profound admiration for Conor McGregor while reflecting upon ‘McGregor Forever’. The YouTuber-turned-WWE star found the documentary to be inspiring, as he said, “Just like many humans, he got his ups, he got his downs. And this documentary really humanizes him.”

Recognizing the journey McGregor has embarked upon, Logan continued, “The one thing, regardless of what you think about Conor McGregor or his wife- He made it out of the gutter, with hard f**king physical labor.”

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Even Jake Paul, who couldn’t deny the undeniable truth, admitted, “That’s right. I respect him.”

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Logan passionately expanded on his admiration, emphasizing McGregor’s unwavering dedication, “To do it at his level, even when he has all that money and [inaudible], repeatedly. And he does it for the love of the sport. Like, dude, to watch someone do what they love and sit in their pocket and just perfect their craft is an inspiring thing. And when it comes to fighting, there’s nothing more primal than that.”

Meanwhile, Conor McGregor has made a powerful return to the fight game, taking the lead as a coach on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 31. Interestingly, Michael Chandler, serves as the opposition coach. The premiere episode of TUF 31 aired on Tuesday on ESPN, reigniting the fire and intensity that surrounds McGregor’s journey.

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What are your thoughts on Conor McGregor’s comeback? Do you think he can make an impact upon his return? Let us know in the comments below.

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Written by:

Mayur Soni

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Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing.
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Rohini Kottu