"How does that benefit UFC?" - Fans speculate if Conor McGregor's Logan Paul fight claim is the big matchup Dana White recently teased

Many in the MMA community are curious as to whether Conor McGregor's announcement of a boxing showdown with Logan Paul is connected in any way to Dana White's recent remarks about a major 2025 matchup. Some stated that it could be possible considering the UFC's agreement with Paul's PRIME Hydration drink, while others voiced their disapproval.

The entire MMA world is waiting for McGregor's comeback, as numerous reports indicate he will return to fighting next year. That could happen, as the Irishman recently stated on X that he will face Paul in a boxing contest in India next year, following a preliminary agreement with the Ambani family.

Before this, at the UFC Tampa post-fight press conference, White hinted at a major announcement in 2025 that would surprise everyone. Happy Punch, a combat sports news outlet, speculated on X as to whether the UFC CEO was referring to the McGregor vs. Paul fight.

Check out the post below:

Fans soon rushed to the comments section to share their reactions, with one fan expressing his doubts:

''No way. How does that benefit UFC? Unless that's the only way they think they can make money with Conor.''

Another one claimed that White wasn't talking about McGregor, writing:

''But Dana has nothing to do with Conor's fight in India, so he might be talking about something else''

Other fans wrote:

''Could see this… UFC partnered with Logan Paul’s Prime, Logan with the WWE and same company owns both WWE and UFC''

''I don’t think it’s Conor fighting Logan Paul. That’s not even gonna do 100,000 pay-per-views I think he’s talking about Jon Jones.''

Check out more reactions below:

Fan reactions [Screenshots courtesy: @HappyPunch on X]

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Jake Paul reacts to the potential fight between Conor McGregor and Logan Paul

Conor McGregor's recent announcement of a boxing match with Logan Paul in India next year has elicited reactions from many, including Logan's younger brother Jake Paul, a longtime critic of McGregor and the UFC.

In an X post, Jake said that McGregor's management has been attempting to plan a fight between him and the Irishman. However, the 27-year-old says this could only happen if Dana White gives a green light:

''Now it all makes sense why Conor McGregor & his management team have been desperately trying to get MVP to negotiate for a fight between us... The only way we’re willing to explore me vs Conor in a pro boxing / MMA fight is if Dana White / UFC are at the table directly or make it clear they are ok with discussions.''