Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, is infamous for his provocative behavior. However, his latest actions may have crossed the line. Paul recently called out UFC powerhouse Sean Strickland, sparking a heated response from the former UFC Middleweight Champion. Strickland even went as far as threatening to harm Paul, stating that he would “take Paul’s life.”
The feud began after Strickland completely dominated livestreamer and influencer ‘Sneako’ during a sparring session. If the session had continued, Sneako would have undoubtedly suffered severe facial injuries. Paul, true to form, couldn’t resist adding fuel to the fire. Immediately after the session, he took to Twitter and misspelled Strickland’s name as ‘Shawn,’ publicly criticizing the UFC star as an embarrassment and a terrible boxer who only targets inexperienced opponents. Paul then offered Strickland $1 million to fight him on camera.
Strickland, however, wasn’t finished. The MMA fighter, known for his pro-gun stance and disdain for Canada, as well as his support for free speech, had more to say to Paul. He proposed an alternative deal, suggesting that they meet in a desert without cameras, social media, or any distractions. Strickland made it clear that what he truly desired was a one-on-one confrontation with Paul.
In the words of the legendary Anchorman Ron Burgundy, “Welp, that escalated quickly.” Strickland’s unhinged response may raise concerns, but those familiar with him know that he is not one to be taken lightly. While he has occasionally played up the hype surrounding his fights, similar to other UFC stars like Conor McGregor and Israel Adesanya, there is an underlying authenticity to Strickland’s words, as evidenced by his recent tweets.
Meanwhile, it’s safe to assume that Jake Paul, his brother Logan, and their circle of friends are finding amusement in Strickland’s outburst, likely mocking him and questioning his sanity. When someone finds themselves in a predicament like Paul has, making light of the situation is often the only course of action.
As for Strickland, his controversial comments are sure to generate further backlash on Monday. It’s highly likely that some individuals in positions of authority are displeased with his remarks, and the usual bloggers will express their outrage and feigned offense. However, one person who won’t be intervening is Dana White, who recently stated that he may disagree with 95% of what Strickland says but would never dictate what a fighter can or cannot say.
Based on the events of the past 24 hours, it’s evident that Strickland shows no signs of backing down anytime soon.
According to the Source outkick.com