Jake Paul is at it again. The notorious YouTuber and boxer smuggled himself into UFC 306 at the brand new Sphere in Las Vegas. And why? To cheer on his friend Sean O’Malley in one of his biggest fights. O’Malley had to defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili, who eventually took home the win and could call himself the new champion.
But it wasn’t just any visit. Paul shouldn’t have gone in at all. UFC boss Dana White had banned him from ever attending a UFC event again a few years ago. But Jake didn’t let that stop him.
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How did he manage to sneak in? Simple: with a wig and a fake beard. No one recognized him and he was still a part of the spectacle in the Sphere. For Dana White this must have been a bitter pill. He had made it clear that Jake was not welcome, but that message seems to have gone the other way with Paul.
Jake and Dana have been at odds for years. Dana once gave him a lifetime ban after Jake repeatedly criticized the UFC, particularly over how little fighters are paid. Still, Paul remains committed to his mission to bring about change.
The feud between Jake Paul and Dana White continues to smolder
What’s behind the feud? Jake Paul has repeatedly lashed out at the UFC for the way they treat their fighters. According to him, they are paid far too little for the risks they take. He also thinks they are entitled to insurance and a pension. Dana White, however, has always dismissed everything and ridiculed Paul.
But Jake won’t be stopped that easily. In fact, this secret visit to UFC 306 is a clear signal: Paul is going to continue his crusade, with or without White’s approval.
And while Sean O’Malley lost his title, Jake Paul doesn’t seem to be defeated yet in his fight against the UFC.
