Calls Mount on Jake Paul to Accept Dangerous Stipulation for Conor McGregor Fight

For a long time now, Jake Paul has been taking bold shots at Conor McGregor. So when McGregor told Jake Paul to take on Prichard Colon, suggesting that Paul fights lesser opponents after his bout with Mike Tyson, ‘The Problem Child’ quickly fired back on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170lbs (in boxing). That’s never happening. But let’s run it in MMA. No weight class. Just like how it used to be done. But you won’t.”.

Interestingly, Jake Paul signed a multi-year contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in January 2023, though he is yet to make his MMA debut. This could, perhaps, open up the door for a possible MMA bout between ‘The Notorious’ and ‘The Problem Child’? Most likely not, because McGregor is still signed with the UFC, and we all know how much Dana White hates the idea of a cross-over fight, with the PFL no less (considering he doesn’t respect the promotion, while also thrashing their biggest star Francis Ngannou).

So what then? How do fans get this potential high-profile match up if they’re both signed to rival promotions? This might be a stretch, but remember – Conor McGregor is a part owner at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and his influence could maybe reel Jake Paul in for a bare-knuckle boxing match? Why not? Jake Paul has been training his hands for quite some time now – he just has to wear hand wraps instead of boxing gloves. Also, could ‘Mystic Mac’ fight as a promoter in his own company? With enough money on the line, anything can happen in the world of combat sports, right?

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BKFC’s unique blend of old-school fighting spirit and modern regulations ensures that fighters compete in a high-action, raw, yet regulated environment. The action is quite high-octane, and the sport is quickly garnering a lot of attention, being touted as ‘the fastest growing sport in the world’. Dana White may disagree with that statement, but the fact that McGregor jumped on and bought a stake in the promotion lends some credence to the above claim.

Fans on social media are now calling for the matchup, believing the brutal and raw nature of BKFC would be a perfect stage for two of combat sport’s most outspoken figures. With McGregor’s reputation as a dynamic striker and Paul’s boxing record, their combined promotional skills could possibly break combat sports records. Whether it’s likely or not, fans’ enthusiasm shows the demand for something as wild and unpredictable as a bare-knuckle clash between these two personalities.

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Jake Paul and Conor McGregor have both built their brands on boldness, controversy, and headline-grabbing antics. Now, fans are clamoring for the two to meet—not in a traditional boxing or MMA bout, but under the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) banner. In a recent Instagram video, fans shared their honest opinion on all the speculation.

One user highlighted the excitement many fans have for BKFC’s current standout, Mike Perry. Perry has become a fan favorite in the organization for his gritty, entertaining style, with one fan seeming more interested in BKFC’s established stars than in crossovers like McGregor vs. Jake Paul, “We just wanna see Mike Perry” One fan seemed to question McGregor’s priorities, suggesting he should address his existing commitments in the UFC before exploring something as unconventional as a BKFC fight, “You gonna respond to Chandler”. Another user shared the same sentiment, calling McGregor to fight the man he sidelined in the UFC, “Please fight chandler in march man”

Fans understand the star power and spectacle a McGregor-Paul matchup would bring, especially in the raw, unpredictable environment of BKFC. The brevity reflects the simplicity of their desire and one user just wants to see the fight, “Conor vs Jake Paul let’ go”. The potential for chaos, trash talk, and unpredictability in a McGregor-Paul BKFC fight makes it a tantalizing prospect, and the willingness to see McGregor take risks outside the UFC had one user to comment, “Conor pls man jake paul fight”.

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High-profile fights that blur the lines between sports and entertainment is all the rage at the moment, and fans are all here for it. This is evident by more users calling for the potential BKFC clash between McGregor and Paul, “Bro please jake paul vs you.” For the fans, McGregor represents the ideal figure to humble Paul, leveraging his experience and striking ability to “destroy” the YouTuber-turned-fighter. Keeping in mind the Dubliner’s skill set, one user commented, “Conor please destroy jake paul.”

While some fans are excited about the spectacle, others are more concerned about McGregor fulfilling his UFC obligations. However, the big question is – will the fight happen in the future or not? Do you think Conor McGregor will take on Jake Paul under the BKFC banner? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.