UFC president Dana White claims Logan Paul would be ‘murdered’ if he moved from YouTube boxing to MMA
Internet star Paul said last month he would like to utilise his wrestling background for a crack at mixed martial arts
UFC president Dana White has claimed Logan Paul would be "murdered" if he moved from YouTube boxing to MMA.
Internet star Paul, 23, said last month he would like to utilise his wrestling background for a crack at mixed martial arts.
But White has confidently claimed the YouTuber would not last a minute in the Octagon, saying he would "get hurt".
UFC boss White said: “That guy would get murdered here. He would get hurt badly.
"If I ever let him fight in the UFC, I should be arrested.
“No hate for the kid. Good for him. Look at the business that guy has built on YouTube and the number of pay-per-views they did on YouTube.
“They did 800,000 at $10 for two guys that fight fans have never heard of. He’s built a great business for himself, great for him, it’s awesome.
“But trust me, don’t play around here. You will get hurt."
Social media star Paul has had one fight in boxing against fellow YouTuber KSI, with both guys failing to get the win in their draw.
After the bout Paul claimed: “The thought of securing a fight in the UFC is exciting... could finally use my wrestling background but I hear some other celebrities/athletes want to catch these hands first?"