YouTube star Jake Paul wanted to train with Nurmagomedov

American blogger and YouTube star Jake Paul said that after performing according to the rules of boxing, he expects to move to mixed martial arts (MMA). It is reported by ESPN.

The American claims to have already enlisted the support of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) coach Javier Mendes. Paul intends to train under the guidance of a specialist and Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the most famous representatives of the gym.

“I do well in boxing, I see no reason not to try myself in MMA. Many people forget that I fought well in college, ”Paul recalled during a press conference before his second fight with Tyrone Woodley.

Woodley, best known for his performances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), lost to Paul in their first fight under the rules of boxing. Also on the account of the blogger is a victory over Ben Askren, the ex-champion of Bellator and One Championship.

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