Jake Paul Calls Out Dana White Over Fighter’s Health Emergency: ‘Where’s the Help?’

At the post-fight press conference, Paul ditched the usual victory lap and turned his energy toward something far heavier: a former rival in desperate need of help.

After the win, Paul stepped to the mic and surprised the crowd:

'Say a prayer for Ben Askren and his family,'

he said, with a tone that felt more personal than promotional. 

Paul didn’t sugarcoat it, in a moment also captured by MMA Junkie:

'None of these people like Dana (White) are stepping in, so I feel like I have to do something.'

Ben Askren is now facing a critical health crisis that has stunned much of the combat sports world. He's in need of a double lung transplant—a procedure typically reserved for patients with severe, end-stage respiratory failure. 

According to Jake Paul, Askren’s insurance claim for the transplant was denied, leaving him in a dire situation without proper medical support. Paul has pledged financial help and is calling on others in the MMA community to rally behind a fighter once known for his toughness, now battling for his life.

Love or hate Jake Paul, Saturday night was a reminder that sometimes the loudest voices are the ones willing to speak up when it actually matters.