The recent social media showdown between Jake Paul, UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, and Houston rapper Rubi Rose certainly captured the moment. It was not short of either star power or creativity. A tweet that turned into a face-off started the clash that captivated the imagination of the fans.
Jake Paul and Sean O’Malley have a face off with Rubi Rose in the middle of all of it 👀
pic.twitter.com/mmQebUVy0r— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) June 13, 2024
It all began when rumors surfaced that the UFC would need to have a contingency in place in the event Conor McGregor wasn’t able to fight at UFC 303 on June 29th. Ever the opportunist, O’Malley hopped on Twitter and proclaimed, “I’ll fight Jake Paul to save UFC 303.” The submissions came flooding in, alongside the speculation. Even though there was next to no chance of the UFC partnering up with the PFL to make it a reality, the fantasy was an appealing one for fans.
Jake Paul responded with a video on his social media. The video showed Paul and O’Malley in a dramatic staredown charge as Rubi Rose watched from the sidelines. The air was electric as the two athletes barbed each other. “Mike Tyson will clean you up,” O’Malley told Paul. “I’ll clean you up right now,” Paul replied: Then, still in this seemingly playful rivalry, things took an added step forward with a little shove.
Cleaning this boy up and getting the W @itscalledw_
June 29th PFL Vs UFC @SugaSeanMMA @RubiRose pic.twitter.com/IyujNTrOrG
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 13, 2024
Rubi Rose’s presence in the event was the twist. She is already famous for her strong lyrics and energetic performances. Thus, in this face-off, she brought her style to this event. What people appreciated in this mega event was that she was halfway towards the music world and halfway towards the combat sports world. This proves a thing that any influencers from any field could team up just to create buzz and entertain the audience.
Well, that was an entertaining face-off. Nonetheless, the prospect of Paul vs. O’Malley remains pretty improbable for several reasons. Dana White surely does not fancy Jake Paul much. Then there is the significant weight difference between Paul, who fights around 200 pounds, and O’Malley, who competes at 135 pounds. Oh, and Paul is signed with PFL, along with being booked to box Mike Tyson later this year, so there you go.
Despite all the barriers, Jake Paul is pretty confident about his future in MMA. Determined to make a mark, he boasts a 100% of fighting an MMA match. Currently, Paul has a professional boxing record of 9 wins and one loss with a 60% knockout rate. The way he has transitioned from YouTube celebrity to contending boxer is remarkable. Still, as of now, he has not had the type of competition an experienced Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury, or Terence Crawford would get in the world of pro boxing.
The face-off of Jake Paul and Sean O’Malley, with Rubi Rose at the center, was a perfect mix of sport and show business. Even though it is unlikely that a real fight would have occurred, one found it intriguing how social media power helped the creatives and influencers solve things in such a manner with the fans. As their career ascend, such surprises and moments of pleasurable excitement should be expected from Paul and O’Malley. After all, anything can happen in the world of combat sports!
