Unbelievably "petty" reason why Dana White nixed $500M Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul: Report claims even Donald Trump would've failed if he tried

Dana White reportedly blocked Conor McGregor's proposed boxing exhibition fight against Logan Paul due to a longstanding feud with his brother Jake. McGregor, who hasn’t competed since July 2021, was negotiating a potential $250 million fight with Logan in Mumbai, India, which was expected to involve India's billionaire Ambani family.

However, McGregor revealed that the UFC refused to approve the bout, preventing him from participating since he's still under contract with the promotion. While many assumed the UFC rejected the fight to bring McGregor back to the octagon, sources told DailyMail that White's dislike for Jake was the reason behind the collapse of the idea.

White and Jake have exchanged insults for years, with 'The Problem Child' frequently accusing the UFC CEO of mistreating UFC fighters. White has also been critical of Jake's boxing career, including his fight with 58-year-old Mike Tyson. According to the report:

"Dana White hates Jake Paul. There is a constant tumultuous attitude towards each other, and they have a never-ending feud because Jake continues to call out Dana on how he treats his fighters and how they get paid. Conor and Logan put together their fight by themselves. All the money and the hype would go through them, and that is a no-go for Dana." [H/t: Daily Mail]

"He would have potentially considered it to be done if it wasn't Logan, but Dana's hate for Jake is the fuel that was needed to instantly say no. Dana doesn't want the Paul brothers to benefit financially ever if it takes away from his own bottom line.The feud runs deep and will remain petty. It will be a cold day in hell before Dana and the Paul brothers are on the same page."

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What did Dana White say about Conor McGregor's potential boxing clash against Logan Paul?

Conor McGregor teased a potential boxing match with Logan Paul, reportedly funded by India's Ambani family, but UFC CEO Dana White wasn't on board.

McGregor, who hasn't fought since 2021, had been eyeing a return to the ring against Paul, with rumors of a $250 million payout. White dismissed the McGregor-Paul bout, asserting with a hard "no" to the idea. While McGregor is eager to fight again, his UFC return is still uncertain after a broken toe halted his fight with Michael Chandler.

Check out Dana White's comments on Pardon My Take below (1:48:30):