J. Paul simulates strangling D. White in a rap video. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube Jake Paul
After releasing a music video with a provocative tone towards Dana White, Jake Paul revealed what motivated him to 'attack' the UFC president. In an interview with 'MMA Fighting', the digital influencer harshly criticized the way the president treats his employees and called the relationship 'exploitation'.
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“Dana is too busy sending threats of a lawsuit to his heavyweight (120,2-pound) champion minutes before he enters the Octagon to fight another man. I think he actually sent my partner (Nakisa Bidarian) the same thing at 21pm. That night when Dana was supposed to be president at her big pay-per-view event for a public company. It is pure disrespect for the athlete and the sport. It's not about boxing or MMA. It’s about doing what’s right,” he said. Jake Paul.
The influencer asked for better working conditions for Ultimate athletes and said that the profits obtained from his clip will be donated to the fighters.
“The UFC can and should do better because of the control it has exercised over MMA fighters. Either treat them like independent contractors, like Uber treats its drivers, or give them the compensation and benefits they deserve as employees. My fund invested in his company's shares and I will work to expose his constant exploitative practices, starting by releasing this song, with all profits going directly to the fighters' causes”, concluded the YouTuber.
After debuting in professional boxing in January 2020, Jake Paul is undefeated with five wins. Among his triumphs, the digital influencer scored two knockouts over ex-UFC Ben Askren and the former UFC welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg). Tyron woodley.
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