White sat down in the UFC War Room with Full Send podcast hosts Kyle and Bob. One of the most highlighted topics of the discussion was, inevitably, Jake Paul. White remarked on how starting up a feud helps Jake Paul “get noticed”. He then shifted focus to Paul’s recent signing with the Showtime network. Dana White said:
Dana White admits that Jake Paul’s performance against Ben Askren impressed him
After Dana White’s remarks on Showtime and Jake Paul, the podcast host asked him whether Jake Paul’s performance against Ben Askren impressed him. Dana White acknowledged the impressive nature of Paul’s quick win.
Jake Paul fought Ben Askren in April 2021. The fight garnered a lot of hype as Jake Paul took on a former professional mixed martial artist in Ben Askren.
Just under two minutes into the first round, Jake Paul knocked Ben Askren down. Askren stood up and stumbled to the referee, following which the referee called a stop to the contest. Jake Paul won via first-round TKO.
The fight helped Paul increase his credibility as a “legitimate fighter,” as Dana White’s statements indicate.
Dana White gives his views on Jake Paul vs Turon Woodley
Dana White believes that Tyron Woodley can be a real threat to Jake Paul. However, the UFC boss also has his reservations about ‘The Chosen One’. He said:
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