Jake Paul needs just six brutal words to shut down Conor McGregor

Jake Paul brutally ripped into Conor McGregor after the UFC legend uploaded another video of him training amid talks of a potential return.

The Irishman has not fought since losing to Dustin Poirier back in 2021. McGregor was due to make his return to the cage last year against Michael Chandler, but was forced to withdraw from the contest after picking up an injury in training.

Recently, US president Donald Trump confirmed his ambitious plan to host a UFC event at the White House. Many fighters have expressed their interested in taking part on the card - including McGregor. Over the last few weeks, the 37-year-old has ramped up training. Last week, the 'Notorious' shared a series of videos and photos in which he can be seen having blood taken and even giving a urine sample to testers.

“I gave my first blood test that is what the plaster is on my shoulder,” McGregor captioned a video of himself breathing into the camera. “I am ECSTATIC! I’m in SHAPE! #illtakeyourheadoffforreal #fullgrown @ufc #TheBig20.” On his Instagram story, he shared a photo of a blood testing kit, as well as photos of his urine and blood being taken. In one picture, he can be seen hold a cup of his sample. "I p*** excellence," he said. McGregor has been enjoying some time away with his family, but still has time on his hands to post the occasional training video.

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The former dual-weight UFC champion took to social media, showing off some shadow boxing along with some sharp high kicks. Many have been left excited about the prospect of McGregor returning, but one man who has been left unconvinced is Paul - who commented under the footage: "Bro just give it up lol."

Both McGregor and Paul have traded barbs over the last few months. Back in January, the UFC legend threatened to slap both Jake and Logan Paul during a fiery and intense confrontation in Washington. The Irishman issued a chilling threat to the pair on a bus on the way to Trump's inauguration. "This is the real deal, you know that bro. We’ll do it,” McGregor said. “We can do what? 190, 195lbs? [Jake] was sick. He was sick over it! Listen, here’s the deal. I’m going to slap the head off the two of you and KSI.

“You are nixers to me. Do you understand that? Side jobs.” Despite being left baffled by the comments, Logan refused to back down as was quick to take a swipe at McGregor's inactivity in the UFC. "You can’t even do your main job,” he joked. “How are you going to do a side job?”

McGregor's business partner, BKFC supremo Dave Feldman, recently revealed the Irishman has re-entered the UFC testing pool. In a chat with Ariel Helwani, Feldman confirmed McGregor's plan to fight next year. "He's got two fights left on his contract. He's got to get right," he said. "The whole world is waiting. Is he going to get in shape and fight? He told me in person, he whispered in my ear, he said, 'I'm in the testing pool. I'm getting ready to make my comeback. I'm going to fight on that big card, then I'm going to have another fight, and then we can talk.'"

When is Jake Paul's next fight?

Following his victory over Julio Chavez Jr back in June, Paul is set to compete once more before the year concludes. The American is now eligible to challenge for a world championship after being included in the WBC's cruiserweight rankings following his triumph over the former middleweight titleholder.

The 28-year-old's manager disclosed that his business associate is eager to compete for a world crown 'as soon as possible'. Nevertheless, he acknowledges it's unlikely to be his next bout, given the current situation at 200lbs. "Absolutely [he will fight again this year]. November or December," Bidarian told Ariel Helwani when asked about Paul's next steps.

"I'm seeing him tonight for dinner, and we will have a conversation [about his next opponent]. The only possibility right now is that Jake wants to fight for a belt as soon as possible. I have to talk to him, I think it's tough this year [to box for a world title]. Badou Jack is who he wants to fight more than anyone, and he has a mandatory rematch with the guy he just beat [Noel Mikaelian] for the WBC. I don't know if this year is possible [for the title fight], but we'll see."