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Jake Paul Responds to Logan's MMA Challenge in Latest Twist to Sibling Rivalry

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated May 20, 2025 5:46 PM ET

When it comes to blending spectacle with strategy, few in combat sports rival Jake Paul. Once dismissed as a YouTuber chasing clout, he has become a marketing force whose name is now synonymous with crossover events and headline-generating moments. Whether he’s entering the boxing ring or hyping up potential MMA ventures, Paul has made unpredictability his brand. And with new developments, the Paul playbook may be getting another wild chapter.

Recently, Jake Paul responded to some intriguing comments from his brother, Logan Paul. With his fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. locked in for June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, Jake has a clear target ahead. But that hasn’t stopped fans—and pundits—from exploring what might come next. Veteran journalist Ariel Helwani referenced comments Logan made on his Impaulsive podcast and pitched the idea that the biggest possible fight isn’t with Gervonta Davis or Nate Diaz, but with Logan himself.

Jake Paul on the prospect of fighting Logan Paul in MMA:

"I didn't see him say that, but I'm guessing that's very real. For him, that would level the playing field because we both have never done MMA.

I'd be down to do it just for fun, but I don't think it would ever happen." pic.twitter.com/pYo6IjuET9
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 19, 2025

'Your brother said the only time he would fight you would be in MMA,' Helwani told Jake. Paul replied, 'I mean, I'm guessing that's real. I didn't see him say that, but I'm guessing that's very real. Like for him, that would level the playing field because we both have never done MMA, right?' The back-and-forth sparked more speculation when Helwani added, 'I still feel like that's one of the biggest fights... there's some sort of sibling rivalry there. Am I crazy?' Jake didn’t shut it down: 'I mean, I'd be down to do it just for fun, like box, but I don't think it would ever happen. Yeah. Anything. Anything. MMA, boxing, however.'

With so much already on the table—from boxing bouts to rumored exhibition fights—Jake Paul continues to keep his options wide open. In a world where entertainment often trumps tradition, one thing’s for sure: with the Paul brothers, anything is possible.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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