Jake Paul’s Next Two Opponents For 2021 Are Named By UFC Legend

The plan, according to 'The American Gangster', is for the YouTuber-turned-fighter to take on Ben Askren first. Then, after that, Paul will face Conor McGregor's teammate Dillon Danis.

"Jake Paul doesn't trust many in the media to spread the word," began Sonnen, suggesting he had the inside story. "I was told 'Ben [Askren] then Dillion [Danis]."

Askren retweeted Sonnen's statement, seemingly confirming that 'Funky' is at least interested in taking on Paul. Or in causing a bit of mischief.

The image on Twitter showed Paul and Askren head-to-head with a date of 28 March and Los Angeles as the host city. All TBC at this stage, of course.

It seems unlikely that the 23-year-old social media star would step into the cage or an octagon for an MMA fight against two grapplers of the quality of Askren or Danis. Because it would likely result in a very quick submission.

The 36-year-old Askren retired from mixed martial arts in 2019 after losing his last two UFC fights (including his five-second knockout defeat at the knee of Jorge Masvidal).

If Sonnen's revelation is correct and Paul has his next two contests planned for 2021, we could see two MMA fighters get a chance to shut him up. Or end up in a heap on the canvas like Robinson, perhaps.