UFC News: Jake Paul’s Hidden Challenge to Dana White in Alex Pereira Call-Out Revealed by Former UFC Champion

The world of mixed martial arts was thrown into a frenzy of speculation after Jake Paul dragged in Alex Pereiraafter defeating Mike Perry via TKO in the 6th round. Paul’s callout of ‘Poatan’ was not something that many in the fight community took well. But there was one entity that seemed to believe it was a callout for Dana Whiteand not for the man with the ‘stone hands.’

You read that right! The former mixed martial artist and professional boxer, Tyron Woodleyseemed to believe that. Let’s see what the former UFC champion had to say.

Former UFC welterweight speaks out on Jake Paul’s post-fight call

Dave Schmulenson, the man known colloquially as “The Schmo,” interviewed some big names backstage and in the locker room at Amalie Arena immediately following Paul’s TKO victory. One of them was Tyron Woodley. When the former UFC welterweight was asked to weigh in on Pereira’s call-up, his words sent shockwaves through the fight community.

Woodley seemed to believe it was a call for the UFC boss. After all, he was the only one who could make the fight happen. ‘Pereira’ still has a contract to fight under the UFC banner. This was previously emphasized by Darren to when he elected himself president opponent for ‘The Problem Child’.

The former UFC champion believed“I mean, I think it was more of a Dana call, you know. We all know as a champion, every time you win a belt and defend it, your contract is up at the end of the year. He knows that only Dana can make that happen. So, if he calls and he wants it and Pereira wants it, we saw him on Facetime, then it’s up to Dana to make this fight happen. So, I think it was more of that than anything.”

Needless to say, the former YouTuber was also aware of White’s stance in his callout. However, during the Facetime, the Brazilian and his teammate addressed the issue.

Dana White stands between Paul and Alex Pereira

A few hours after the call, the UFC LHW champion took to social media and shared a video of him Facetiming with PaulOnce ‘The Problem Child’ Pereira asked for a fight, the champion said: “Chama! Come on, buddy.” However, Paul wasn’t entirely sure that the UFC CEO would let them fight. That was when Glover Teixeira jumped in and replied: “We will talk to him, we will talk to him.”

Without a doubt, the fight will not take place without White’s permission. Of course, the man with the hands of stone has a fight in negotiations where he is supposed to take on Magomed Ankalaev in his next title defense. But when he is ready to fight Paul in the square ring, fight fans are in for a treat.

Do you agree with what Woodley had to say about Paul’s callout? Do you think White will allow Pereira to box Paul? Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know what you think in the comments below.