UFC President Dana White recently voiced his concerns about Jake and Logan Paul‘s choice of opponents, emphasizing the importance of competing against fighters of similar size and weight. White’s remarks came during a conversation about the Paul brothers’ upcoming and past fights, where he expressed unease over mismatches that could affect the legitimacy and competitiveness of their bouts.
Discussing the situation in detail, White talked about Jake Paul’s rumored boxing match against Gervonta Davis scheduled for later this year, pointing out the significant size difference between the two. He also referenced Logan Paul’s 2021 boxing appearance against Floyd Mayweather, highlighting the physical disparity in that matchup as well. White pointed out how the size gap impacts the dynamics of these fights.
”I don’t hate your brother…He’s going to fight fu*king Gervonta Davis. You guys need to fight guys your fu*king same size. You know what I mean? When you fought Floyd, you are massive. You’re a massive fu*king dude. Floyd’s tiny. And I’m sure when you were training, you’re like, ‘all right, I’m going to hit this guy with a couple of punches and grab him, tie him up.’ And he did hit you with a fu*king bomb of an overhand right one time and you fu*king ate it. You ate that punch. And Gervonta, I think it’s way harder than fu*king Floyd, but he’s too small. I mean, your brother’s going to be able to, get inside on him, put his weight on him, tie him up.”
Concerns Over Logan Paul’s Potential Matchup With Conor McGregor
White also spoke about what a fight between Logan Paul and Conor McGregor might look like, once again focusing on the stark difference in their body weights and professional backgrounds. He suggested that McGregor, competing typically between 145 and 155 pounds, is much smaller than Logan, who carries considerably more size. White implied that McGregor would hesitate to accept such a mismatch due to Logan’s physical advantage.
”You’re fu*king huge, Conor weighs 145 pounds-155 pounds. I mean if he said, ‘I can’t beat fu*king Logan Paul.’ I mean come on. Yeah, you’re gonna say that, you’re a fu*king professional fighter.”
Dana White Calls Out Jake Paul’s Trash Talk and Lawsuits
During his exchange with Logan Paul, White also targeted Jake Paul’s behavior outside the ring, noting his extensive trash talking and recent legal actions. Jake has enlisted lawyer Alex Spiro to sue individuals who accuse his fights of being rigged. White found it ironic that Jake, who talks the most trash, now seeks to silence critics legally.
”So, your brother talks more sh*t than anybody else on the planet. Now him and the warlock are running around trying to fu*king sue people. They’re trying to fu*king sue people when people talk sh*t. I’m sure there’s people out there saying that they’re fake fights, they’re fixed…Your brother’s out there doing his thing, but it cracks me up that they want to start suing people that are talking sh*t when your brother talks more sh*t than anybody talks.”
Many observers in the combat sports community have expressed dissatisfaction with Jake Paul’s choice of opponents, often accusing him of facing fighters who are either significantly older or past their prime, which raises questions about the competitive quality and seriousness of his fights.
Context and Significance for the Paul Brothers’ Fighting Careers
Dana White’s critiques highlight ongoing controversies surrounding the Paul brothers’ combat sports careers, particularly regarding the legitimacy of their opponents and matchups. The emphasis on size and weight parity is a longstanding tradition in mixed martial arts and boxing, meant to preserve fairness and fighter safety.
With rumors swirling about Jake Paul’s upcoming boxing showdown against Gervonta Davis and talk of Logan Paul possibly taking on Conor McGregor, White’s comments may influence public perception and the direction of these potential fights. His blunt assessment of mismatches and fighter behavior could also add pressure on the Pauls to reconsider their opponent choices or adopt a more conventional approach to competition.
As the landscape of crossover boxing and MMA events continues to evolve, Dana White’s remarks underline the increasing tensions between entertainment-driven matchups and traditional combat sports standards. Fans and insiders alike will be watching closely to see if the Paul brothers adjust their strategies to address these criticisms.
Dana White is PISSED about Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis 😡 pic.twitter.com/xuyOS7tamJ
— IMPAULSIVE (@impaulsive) September 16, 2025
