Breaking: Derek Brunson Wants To Fight Jake Paul After Being Released From The UFC

Derek Brunson has made Jake Paul his next target after being released from the UFC. The perennial middleweight contender recently sent the MMA community into a frenzy after announcing his exit from the promotion. While the reasons behind him leaving the UFC are unknown, it’s believed that the parting was mutually agreed upon. 

Soon after reports of his UFC exit surfaced, Brunson took to social media to call out Jake Paul. With the intention of facing the YouTuber-turned-boxer in the squared circle, Brunson reminded Paul of an earlier call-out. It seems ‘The Problem Child’ was keen on fighting Derek Brunson in 2021 and even asked Dana White for permission. 

While the bout never materialized, ‘The One’ seemingly still remembers Paul’s challenge. The former UFC middleweight tweeted screenshots of their 2021 exchange and expressed his desire to make the fight happen. Now that Brunson is no longer on the UFC roster, he doesn’t have any contractual obligations hindering him. 

While Jake Paul is yet to respond, it’s quite possible that fans will get to see Derek Brunson put on a pair of boxing gloves. Given the YouTuber’s reputation for fighting retired MMA fighters, a Paul vs. Brunson boxing match is certainly a possibility. 

However, Jake Paul recently went the distance in the squared circle against Nate Diaz. While ‘The Problem Child’ emerged victorious via unanimous decision, he may need some recovery time before taking on a new opponent. Needless to say, Derek Brunson is also a larger and heavier opponent than the Stockton slugger. 

Derek Brunson was undoubtedly among the most popular middleweight contenders in the UFC. He was known for his personality as much as his fighting skills and was among the most entertaining fighters. As of now, only time will tell if Jake Paul and Derek Brunson face off in the boxing ring.