Jake Paul is still beating the drum for fights with Michael Bisping and Jorge Masvidal.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has become one of the dominant characters in MMA media over the last year by cultivating feuds with some of MMA’s most prominent stars and aging legends. Most recently, UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping has been the one to catch Paul’s ire, with the two engaging in heated back-and-forths via social media. And never one to miss an opportunity, while promoting the boxing match between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor this weekend, Paul decided to cut a fresh promo on Bisping and the rest of the UFC’s roster, including an old favorite, Jorge Masvidal.
“I also think it’s a silly callout,” Paul told reporters at a media event on Wednesday (h/t The Mac Life). “It’s an easy fight for me. The fight is one round. Although he’s an older man, here’s the truth about me. If someone speaks ***, to me, I must f*** them up. My head is full of ****** problems. Let’s talk if someone is talking s . Let’s see if you’re really ’bout that or if you’re just talking on Twitter. These guys think they are so tough. They’re ‘UFC champions.’ I think they think so hard that they can beat all of them.
“And I’ve got time. I’ve got time to do it. I’m young. They can all do it. As fast as we get these deals done, I’m knocking them all out. Bisping would like to discuss ***? Let’s go, Bisping! If anyone wants to talk s***, get in the f****** ring you p****. Masvidal, you p****. They’re all talk and they have their father Dana f ****** as their owner. These guys are a group of f ****** who hide behind the contract f ****** .
Masvidal used to be a target for Paul months back and was even given a shoutout by Dana White in his diss track. However, “Gamebred”, a one-time UFC middleweight champion, has been more than willing to indulge Paul but has maintained that calling out a [****************************************************************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************ The one-time UFC middleweight champion has been more than willing to indulge Paul but has maintained, as have others, that calling out a 40-year old man with one eye is probably not the best look for the YouTuber. But, as Paul told The Mac Life, he’s not concerned with the optics.
“To be honest, I don’t care about the criticisms,” Paul said. It’s about if you are a healthy man and can talk s***, and then we’ll get into the ring to settle this. I don’t care if these UFC champs think they’re hard. It started with Ben Askren, then Tyron Woodley, I’ve proven I can beat these guys up and to me, it’s easy. So if they’re gonna talk s*** on Twitter, let’s settle it in the ring. Let’s find out if they can prove their s***. Let’s find out how tough these guys really are
For his part, Bisping appears to be tired of the whole ordeal and dismisses Paul’s tweets.
@jakepaul do you not realize how pathetic you sound? I have nothing at all to prove. You on the other hand refuse to fight anyone in their prime. You are a good man. Make your money. But please, stop pretending to be a fighter. You have a very successful sideshow. And that’s ok. pic.twitter.com/sDv1yCAGAF
— michael (@bisping) April 27, 2022
With Masvidal under UFC contract, and Bisping facing a tough road to get sanctioned for a fight due to his myriad medical issues, it seems likely that, for now, Paul’s relentless trash talk with remain just that. Tommy Fury (the younger brother to boxing legend Tyson Fury) is the likely opponent of “The Problem Child”, who recently won a victory on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s historic win over Dillian Whyte.
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Henry Cejudo.
I hate it when my 2 kids argue over Twitter. You guys should form a Tag-Team called Needle Dick. https://t.co/WcVoUfFaZH
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 27, 2022
I’ve already started camp. Someone’s going to get it! https://t.co/8l6zVffBJW
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Moonshot.
I’m down to fight @nickdiaz209 or @NateDiaz209 ! I have nothing but respect for both of those guys and I’m ready to go. Who wouldn’t love good striking battle?! #respect #readytogo
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Respect.
If Zabit really left fighting for medicine, he’s got my respect
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) April 28, 2022
That is so many damn fights at heavyweight.
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