Jake Paul’s signing with PFL already has fighters coming out of the woodwork pushing for a chance to welcome the polarizing YouTube star to MMA.
Paul inked a deal with PFL that calls for him to get in the cage at some point in the future. He will still compete in boxing, but Paul’s agreement with PFL gives him equity in the company, as well, and he’s expected to serve as a key member of a new Super Fight division on pay-per-view.
There will be tremendous focus on Paul’s journey to his MMA debut and certainly no shortage of options for him to fight.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Paul’s signing with PFL.
MMA Junkie
Jake Paul has signed a deal with PFL with the intention of making his MMA debut in 2023.
Full story: https://t.co/cropcHF1B3 pic.twitter.com/iitH4LW4LL
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) January 5, 2023
MMA Junkie
Jake Paul ➕ MMA 🟰 🤯
Read more: https://t.co/Fr1JiUwFUT pic.twitter.com/qqEKZwTfdY
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) January 5, 2023
Jake Paul
My first MMA fight.
👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://t.co/25NUhjqtIb
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 5, 2023
Appreciate all the support I’m seeing for this move into MMA with @PFLMMA from fighters and fans. I’m here to grow the pie for the sport, the league and the entire roster.
And for the haters – you fuel me. Keep it coming.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 5, 2023
PFL
Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Welcome to the Professional Fighters League @jakepaul pic.twitter.com/pgMDUprK6S
— PFL (@PFLMMA) January 5, 2023
Thiago Santos
As my bro @moicanoufc say “ Marreta wants money “ ⚒️👀🤑@PFLMMA @Alexdavismma @espnmma @MMAJunkie
— Thiago “Marreta” Santos (@TMarretaMMA) January 5, 2023
Brian Campbell
It just gets weirder and wilder …
Yesterday: ESPN won't publicly comment on Dana White.
Today: PFL, which airs on ESPN, announces signing of White's most outspoken detractor, Jake Paul, to headline PPVs on ESPN for one of UFC's rival promotions.
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) January 5, 2023
Ben Askren
Ooof Dana is having a bad week! https://t.co/0NYa0TKWkM
— Funky (@Benaskren) January 5, 2023
MMA news is freaking wild this week!
— Funky (@Benaskren) January 5, 2023
Matt Frevola
Wow Jake Paul to PFL that’s wild. Who we want to see him fight? I think @HurricaneShaneB should get it.
— Matt “The Steamrolla”Frevola (@SteamRollaa) January 5, 2023
Sean O'Connell
Welcome to the @PFLMMA @jakepaul ! https://t.co/O4YxlbniYx
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) January 5, 2023
Ian Parker
Alright @jakepaul this is your opportunity to do everything you say you want to do for fighters. Let’s see what you got. Welcome to the league @PFLMMA https://t.co/ymkcZGwvKG
— Ian Parker (@IanParkerMMA) January 5, 2023
Anthony Pettis
Welcome @jakepaul 👊👊 https://t.co/o5HIqGqPFr
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) January 5, 2023
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) January 5, 2023
Welcome to the PFL @jakepaul
More than happy to welcome you to MMA’s league if Nate isn’t available 🤝 @PeteMurrayPFL @PFLMMA @DonnDavisPFL
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) January 5, 2023
Kevin Lee
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) January 5, 2023
yooooooooo 🗣️ https://t.co/HOJ9tw8sCi
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) January 5, 2023
Derek Brunson
Jake Paul’s PFL video & signing is kinda fire 🔥 if we’re being honest 😂
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 5, 2023
John McCarthy
I think it is a great move for @jakepaul and shows how business savvy he really is. I can’t say the same for the @PFLMMA at this time. It is going to take time to see how positive his presence is for them and if it was a good move for everyone involved https://t.co/vskwDLbScZ
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) January 5, 2023
Terrance McKinney
Respect ✊🏾 https://t.co/DhhPDHphTG
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) January 5, 2023
Deron Winn
Hey @PFLMMA I’m a free agent. I wouldn’t mind welcoming @jakepaul into the MMA world. 😘. But let’s be real. He’d never take this fight, even tho I’m like the shortest middleweight in history 🤷🏾♂️ should be a manageable W for him!
— Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) January 5, 2023
Jeremy Stephens
Welcome to the @PFLMMA @jakepaul big things to come, but I guarantee you and all the fans, we fight, you’re going to shoot first!
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) January 5, 2023
Phillip Rowe
I truly don’t understand the fight worlds infatuation with @jakepaul…hats off 2 the kid. Found a lane and making his money! But why every fighter on earth wants 2 fight him boggles my mind.Let the kid have his 15 minutes. The same opportunities he’s making for himself you can 2!
— Philip Rowe (@phillyfreshmma) January 5, 2023
Fighting him doesn’t equate to you making money. Also if you do want to fight him that bad you have to be a draw yourself . So either way …get out there and make opportunities for yourself! Don’t wait on Jake Paul!
— Philip Rowe (@phillyfreshmma) January 5, 2023
Larissa Pacheco
Welcome to the PFL @jakepaul this season will be 🔥🔥🔥
— Larissa Pacheco (@lpacchec) January 5, 2023
Ryan Quinn
@jakepaul need an opponent? 🤔 #PFL #JakePaul https://t.co/eHrhjv1Jte
— Ryan Quinn (@thecornermanmma) January 5, 2023
Shane Burgos
Sign me up! 💰 https://t.co/uE5hccomIj
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) January 5, 2023
Kyle Daukaus
It’s getting really hard not to like the guy now.. 50% revenue and fighter advocacy… Big If True https://t.co/pZHRJqyhkq
— Kyle Daukaus (@KyleDaukaus) January 5, 2023
Renato Moicano
Jake Paul in MMA !? #mma
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) January 5, 2023
Unpopular opinion… it’s easier Jake Paul beat Diaz in a mma match than Dias beat Jake in boxing!!! #mma #ufc #boxing
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) January 5, 2023
DeMarques Johnson
Lol truthfully I would love to @jakeshieldsajj v @Benaskren
— DaMarques Johnson (@DaMarques_UFC) January 5, 2023
Ben Askren
Well that would be delightful, but my UFC contract froze when I retired. Lots of hurdles to clear, someone take care of those for me and I’d love to rub his face in the canvas for a while. https://t.co/GEtqNDf0NS
— Funky (@Benaskren) January 5, 2023
Kazula Vargas
@jakepaul✍️ signed @pfl
that will be fun to see👀👀👀…it will be a great ppv🤑🤑🤑— Kazula Vargas 😈 (@kazulavargasufc) January 5, 2023
