The Paul brothers suddenly appear at the center of the combat sports world. While the younger Paul recently announced his contract with UFC’s rival PFL, the elder brother recently sent the MMA world in frenzy with his latest social media post. Significantly, with the recent post, the speculations of Logan Paul, who recently appeared in WWE’s Royal Rumble joining the UFC, gained traction. In the past, the internet sensation has teased his move to the MMA world and specifically UFC, but the speculations remained a distant dream. However, the recent post might give those speculations a more concrete form. And thus, soon both the Paul brothers might be donning the lighter MMA gloves after trying their hands at boxing.
Notably, the 27-year-old took to Instagram and tagged the UFC president Dana White. The Youtuber-turned-prizefighter also posted an intriguing video where all his previously noted interactions which teased his UFC contract signing also found a special place.
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The internet phenomenon, who was on a layoff after a recent injury, made his sudden appearance at the first marquee event of WWE. However, his WWE return is now muted, given his recent Instagram post.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 06: Logan Paul enters the ring for his contracted exhibition boxing match against Floyd Mayweather at Hard Rock Stadium on June 06, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)Thus, he captioned the post, “Major announcement tomorrow @danawhite”
With all the moments referred to in the video, all the indicators scream of a potential UFC deal signing. Markedly, the video also included his more popular interaction with UFC head-honcho Dana White in the previous year. Besides, the segment of him challenging Paddy Pimblett also finds a place. Thus, possibly teasing the Brit as his first UFC matchup.
In that particular interaction, ‘The Maverick’ pleaded with the UFC president to sign him to the UFC. And surprisingly, White praised his wrestling and boxing skills. Thus, the 53-year-old replied, “I’m not saying no.”
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Thus, leaving the door open for Logan Paul for his MMA debut.
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However, this is not the first time when UFC might try to cash in on the internet personalities’ popularity. The more prominent example includes the signing of another internet sensation, Hasbullah. Interestingly, the signing caused an uproar among UFC fighters and fans alike, which further sparked the debate over fighters’ pay.
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What do you think of this upcoming possible announcement by Logan Paul? Do you think that fans might witness Logan Paul gracing the Octagon soon? Let us know in the comments below.
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Source : EssentiallySports