The ongoing feud between Jake Paul and Sean Strickland is reaching new heights, and it’s time to grab your popcorn for the unfolding drama.
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has made it clear that he’s not a fan of social media influencers. He recently beat up popular streamer Sneako in a sparring session, engaged in a public altercation with rapper Machine Gun Kelly, and challenged TikToker and BKFC contender Bryce Hall, all within the span of a month.
After witnessing Strickland’s clash with Sneako, Jake Paul wasted no time and extended a lucrative offer to spar with the UFC veteran. Strickland declined the offer, citing his UFC contract as a hindrance to the potential bout.
Not one to shy away from controversy, Paul believes that Strickland is avoiding the challenge by using his UFC contract as an excuse. On his podcast, Paul stated: “The guy seems to be having a some sort of quarter life crisis. Just spazzing out on everyone, trying to beat up some influencers and such. But it’s a it’s a typical story of these UFC guys who call me out and then go quiet.”
“I’ll send you the PJ (private jet), let me know where. We could spar for $1,000,000. And then all of a sudden, it’s, ‘Oh, I would get sued by the UFC if I sparred Jake’… but, you just sparred Sneako.”
Paul remains adamant that there shouldn’t be any contractual obstacles preventing a UFC contender like Strickland from sparring with him. He continued: “The guy just is— and even Dana White. I disagree with Dana on many, many things, but we agree on on also a lot of things. And even Dana himself said, ‘Can’t put Sean Strickland around any human being’. So, I feel bad for the guy. I see a very insecure, lost wannabe alpha male that’s hiding behind the tough man complex. He needs a hug.”
As the verbal sparring between Jake Paul and Sean Strickland continues, combat sports enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Strickland’s response to Paul’s latest comments.