“Sh*t Is Bad” – Anti Dana White Rhetoric Fuelled by Jake Paul’s Demands Finds Rare Support From MMA Fans

The Youtube-sensation turned boxer, Jake Paul, was recently featured on an episode of “Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson”. The podcast, which features ‘Iron’ Mike and his co-host interviewing popular personalities, recently saw the ex-Disney star address some issues. In a vivid conversation that covered many topics, one notable juncture was when Mike’s co-host brought up the “beef” between Dana White and Jake Paul.

Jake Paul says the minimum purse for a UFC fighter should be $50K

The host clarified that on a previous installment of the show, Dana White said that he doesn’t “hate” Jake. Jake then took some time off to elaborate on his side of the proceedings. ‘The Problem Child’ confirmed that he doesn’t hate Dana. In fact, he doesn’t know him very well. However, his verbal disagreements with the UFC President that have taken center stage in many online discourses all hint at one underlying issue; his disagreement with the UFC’s monetary conduct.

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Jake clarified his stand on the fighter pay issue that has been plaguing the MMA world. The younger Paul brother clarified that while he does not have personal issues with Dana, he believes that Dana owes his fighters a better financial return. Fighting for a minimum purse of at least 50,000 dollars as opposed to the existing amount, Jake Paul struck a chord with MMA enthusiasts all over. As the clip was shared to a subreddit r/ufc, fans gathered in unanimous support and admiration.

Exposing the financial facade: Fans rally behind ‘The Problem Child ’Jake Paul

One Redditor sparked the conversation and wrote,

“yk i respect tf outta him for continuously pushing this agenda we need popular ufc champions to speak on it but they wont sadly“.

Several others joined the conversation.

“Hes %100 right”

“Here I am liking Jake Paul. This is the realest and most articulate I’ve heard him speak. He sounds almost like an adult. And God bless him for fighting the good fight and being the only motherfucker with influence who’s stepping up for fighter pay. Even if he’s doing it to piss off Dana, he’s doing it with conviction and reason. Mad respect.”

“Say what you want about Jake Paul, but he’s 100% right here“.

One fan pointed out the irony in the situation. They highlighted the poor pay structure within the UFC while also presenting a humorous stance on the issue. They wrote,

“You know shit is bad when the diamond-encrusted hypebeast is telling you about mass inequality and the plight of the worker“.

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One fan expressed their disappointment and wonder. They shined a light on the UFC’s inability to keep up financially with respect to the changing economy.

“It’s sad that UFC pay doesn’t even seem to move with inflation. Basic rate has been stuck at 12/12 for what seems like forever“.

Another fan echoed Jake Paul’s concerns and wrote, “These fighters aren’t just paying themselves. They are a business w employees. Trainings, coaches, nutritionist, maybe doctors and therapist. No business person Can Pay all those and still make ends at 100k a year. They need more.”

The involvement of celebrities in this debate, in a way, helps the sport. These unlikely champions reiterate conversations around issues that might otherwise go unnoticed. These issues might have been persisting for a while. But the influx of viewership that Jake Paul’s involvement brings surely lends the argument more support. The extra boost serves as leverage for fighters and concerned fans to aid in changing the structure; winning for their fighters what they believe they deserve.

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