Could the spectacle of Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul (or Jake) actually happen? We couldn’t stop salivating at the thought once. Two of the loudest, most outrageous personalities in combat sports squaring off in a ring – imagine the buzz. But did all that hype somehow die too soon? Have we reached a limbo, questioning if this fight is ever going to happen? Bo Nickal, the voice of reason (or buzzkill, depending on your vibe), is here to dish out the bitter truth. Spoiler alert: He’s not buying it.

Nickal didn’t sugarcoat his thoughts during his podcast, Nickals and Dimes, when the fantasy of McGregor taking on the Paul brothers came up. “No, no, that’s not happening,” he stated, cutting through the noise like a clean jab. “I don’t think the fight’s going to happen, I just don’t see the interest. I don’t think that people are interested enough in that happened, to warrant those purses.” Harsh, but he’s got a point.

And if you thought that was the only cold, hard reality check, think again. The NCAA D1 wrestler hit McGregor’s pipe dream with another major roadblock. “He’s not even a free agent,” Nickal pointed out. “McGregor’s under UFC contract so, it’s like he can’t just go fight whoever he wants. It’s like I don’t know what his contract looks like with the UFC.” That seems like code for this only happens if Dana White signs off, and let’s face it, that’s about as likely as the UFC boss giving us all free UFC Fight Pass subscriptions.

Sure, The Notorious and the Pauls each bring their own massive fanbases, but who’s shelling out a cool $500 million for what would essentially be a glorified circus act? “If the purses were different, I could see it happening,” Nickal added with a shrug. “I don’t think somebody is going to throw out half a billion dollars to watch two guys box that are like, not boxers.”

Here’s where things get messy. The Irishman’s life right now? It’s a soap opera, with enough drama to rival daytime TV. From legal battles to a derailed UFC comeback thanks to, wait for it, a “pinky toe injury”, McGregor’s been serving chaos on a silver platter. Fans who are still holding their breath for his return might need a reality check themselves.

Is Conor McGregor spinning too many plates?

Remember when Conor McGregor was supposed to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 last year? Yeah, that fizzled out faster than a firework in the rain. And while the MMA world collectively twiddled its thumbs, the ex-UFC golden boy seemed more invested in his entrepreneurial side hustles than getting back into the cage. Then, just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, rumors of a Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul fight in India started swirling for 2025. Dana White’s response? A deadpan, sarcastic, “No, no, no.” Classic Dana.

If ‘The Notorious’ does make a return, it’s far more likely to be under the UFC banner than in some random exhibition boxing match. But hey, this is McGregor we’re talking about, normalcy isn’t exactly his strong suit. The whole $250 million circus has been simmering since last year with the spectacle lover, himself, hinting at a blockbuster return, fueling speculation that a Logan Paul showdown was in the cards. But now, the harsh truth is setting in.

Could McGregor veer into the BKFC instead? Let’s not forget his recent callout of Jeremy Stephens at KnuckleMania 5. A moment straight out of WWE. “Who the f**k is this guy?” McGregor taunted, stirring the pot in typical fashion. McGregor vs. Stephens in a bare-knuckle brawl? It’s so ludicrous that it might actually happen.

But let’s be honest, could Dana White’s heart take it? For those clinging to the hope of a McGregor-Paul clash, here’s the unvarnished truth – if it does happen, it won’t be for the love of combat sports. It’ll be about one thing… money. And as Bo Nickal rightly pointed out, unless someone’s ready to write a jaw-dropping check, this fight is staying on the shelf.

So here we are, left to wonder, is this the future of combat sports? Fighters transforming into businessmen, prioritizing spectacle and paydays over actual competition? If Conor McGregor’s career has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected but don’t count on it being what we actually want. What do you think? Is the circus coming to town? Or are we all just clowns for dreaming? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!