Jake Paul claims that, with just a little bit of training, he could take out Tyron Woodley in the Octagon in an MMA match. At the press conference for Woodley vs Paul 2, Jake Paul, clad in a ski mask, said that with his undefeated boxing record he believes he stands more than a puncher’s chance when it comes to mixed martial arts.
“Yeah for sure, 100 percent [I would do MMA]. I think it could happen. Why not? If I can learn how to box in two years and beat people like him then why can’t I learn how to do MMA in two years and beat people like him? That’s my answer. It will happen at some point. 100 percent.”
Jake Paul Says He Could Beat Tyron Woodley in MMA
Tyron Woodley openly laughed at the idea, sarcastically begging Paul to make the switch to MMA. “You lie. Let’s do MMA then. Let’s do MMA after we do this boxing stuff so I can elbow you in the head and knee you in the nugget. He cap.”
Jake Paul’s boxing record seems impressive, but he has yet to face a professional boxer in the ring. His resume thus far consists of YouTubers, a basketball star, and two retired UFC fighters best known for their wrestling.
Add to that the simple fact that mixed martial arts is precisely that – a mix of martial arts – and Jake Paul’s hubris might just seem a little misplaced. It’s hard to imagine Paul, who fights at around two hundred pounds, presenting a serious challenge to anyone in the UFC’s light heavyweight division.
However, Jake Paul pointed out that despite his lack of professional “credibility”, he remains dedicated to the fight game. “I just thought it’s funny how these professionals like Tommy Fury, who’s considered a professional boxer, gets sick, breaks a rib and doesn’t want to fight.
I fought sick. I fought hurt. You’ve got to go in there and get the job done. Then they’re like, ‘Oh you’ve got Tyron Woodley now.’ No problem.
That’s why I’ve got the ski mask on. They’re going to give me a big bag to go and beat the guy I already beat? This is a bank robbery. I guess my career’s just become shutting people the f*ck up and this is just another version of that.
Up the ante, prove that there’s no knockout clause. The fact that people think that, they’re idiots and I’m willing to put money on it. That’s it.”
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