DANA WHITE refused to sign Logan Paul, after the YouTuber pleaded with for a UFC deal.
Paul interviewed the UFC president and asked him if he would give American fighters a chance in the octagon.
Logan Paul interviews Dana White, UFC president, on his podcast
White said to Paul, "Who would YOU want to fight?"
"You are a boxer and a wrestler. Did you ever try jiu jitsu? I don't say no. I'm not saying "No."
Paul laughed and said, "I could get that done Dana. Dana, sign me, Dana sign me. Dana, please sign me now!
White mentioned Brock Lesnar, the WWE star and later UFC champion, being recruited by White in 2008.
The UFC signed CM Punk, a pro-wrestling icon, but he was also suspended for his fights.
White stated, "I brought Brock here. Brock won the heavyweight title. Do you see what I'm referring to?
"I brought CM Punk in – that one didn’t go as well for Brock."
Lesnar, 44, has recently praised Paul, and his younger brother Jake (25 ), who are unbeaten 5-0 boxers.
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They worked hard at something. They were able to build their reputation. They were innovative and promoted themselves.
Paul, 26, was first boxed by KSI in 2018, a white collar fight against a 28-year-old online rival. The bout ended in a draw.
He lost their rematch one year later, after a scrappy split-decision.
Paul returned to the ring last June, but in a shocking exhibition against Floyd Mayweather, 45. This ended without a winner.
The social media influencer teased a possible switch to MMA because of his background in amateur wrestling.
Paul recently focused his attention on the WWE, where he will be partnering with The Miz at Wrestlemania 38 against The Mysterios.
