Published 22:31 IST, December 2nd 2019
Logan Paul to have UFC legend Tito Ortiz mentor him amidst potential MMA debut
Logan Paul is currently in talks with former UFC fighter Tito Ortiz to make a transition to MMA. The YouTuber also discusses plans on a trilogy fight with KSI.
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Logan Paul, who never shies away from making risky career moves, w hopes to make a switch to MMA and compete inside a c after dabbling in professional boxing as he battled against Youtube sensation KSI on two different occasions. Logan recently suffered a controversial decision loss to his fellow YouTube adversary in ir blockbuster rematch. re had been talks of a third fight between pair but Logan is pressing forward with his plans to transition into mixed martial arts.
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Logan Paul to make MMA debut?
In a recent interview with DAZN, Logan Paul opened up about being in talks for a potential MMA debut. Logan says that boxing is cool but he believes that his future lies in MMA. While he made it clear that he has his sights set on making a move to MMA, he also mentioned that he would be fighting for third time against an undecided opponent. He also suggested that he is open to a trilogy fight against KSI but later would t want to fight him again. Speaking of his former rival, he also added that circumstances worked out for KSI last time y fought in ring and it would be dangerous for him if he agreed to fight him again.
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Tito Ortiz to help Logan Paul make his MMA transition
For those unaware, Logan Paul has some experience as an amateur wrestler from his high school days and former UFC fighter Tito Ortiz is also positive about 24-year old's future in sport. Ortiz stated that it is good to see a young guy like Logan Paul, who happens to have a bright mind and willingness to work hard. He also added that it is important to build a fighter in right way.
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As far as his own MMA career is concerned, Tito Ortiz will be coming out of retirement yet again. He is set to take on former WWE heavyweight champion Albero Del Rio in an MMA showdown this weekend at Combate, Hidalgo. Let us kw in comments section below how do you think Logan Paul will do in MMA and who should be his opponent!
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22:00 IST, December 2nd 2019