5 potential opponents for Logan Paul if he joins the UFC
A YouTuber turned professional boxer, Logan Paul teased the idea of taking a fight in the UFC, and Dana White didn't say no. Paul started with boxing fellow YouTubers and rapidly climbed to the top. He most recently went to a decision with none other than Floyd Mayweather, whick Paul lost.
As many are quick to judge, Paul seems to have put in the work to become a skilled pugilist. He'll have more than his hands to aid him in a potential bout in the UFC. Paul has a rather impressive wrestling career that he'll be able to lean on.
After compiling a 35-10 record in college, Paul would eventually drop out to better pursue a career in content creation. Paul didn't exactly lose his skills in wrestling, as former middleweight title contender Paulo Costa got to grapple with him. Costa himself said that he was impressed with the striking, wrestling, and heart of Logan Paul.
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"He's very good, he surprised me."
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Many fans will see the signing of Paul as another CM Punk-esque deal, but it's a lot more than that. 'The Maverick' is legitimately skilled and has the tools to surprise many fans and fighters. Here are 5 potential opponents for Logan Paul if he joins the UFC.
#5. Logan Paul vs. Eryk Anders
Eryk Anders had a successful football career but decided to take the mixed martial arts route. 'Ya Boi' wasn't granted a spot in the UFC off of his athletic merit, rather he worked his way up through the regional circuits.
A rather successful amateur career segued well into a great run as a professional. Competing in Bellator and LFA, Anders wound up in the UFC, where he's put together a 6-6-1 record.
Eryk Anders just demolished Vinicius Moreira.
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This would be a great test for both Paul and Anders. The experience and skills of Anders combating Paul's age and athleticism could make for a very exciting fight.
The 34-year-old is coming off a first-round submission loss at the hands of the very skilled Andre Muniz. This loss reflects more on how good Muniz is, rather than Anders not being able to compete at the highest level. With that being said, it makes sense for Paul to fight an unranked opponent that has had an alternating past few bouts.