Dana White blocked Conor McGregor’s proposed boxing exhibition against Logan Paul because of his hatred for the WWE superstar’s brother Jake, a source has told DailyMail.com.
McGregor, who hasn’t competed in the UFC for three and a half years, was recently in talks about a potential $250 million showdown with Logan in Mumbai, India, later this year.
It was reported that India’s billionaire Ambani family would participate in the highly anticipated event, although their participation was never publicly confirmed.
However, McGregor revealed earlier this week that negotiations ended because the UFC refused to approve the fight.
Since he is still under contract, the Irishman cannot participate in combat events outside of the MMA promotion without his blessing.
And while many would assume that the UFC’s decision to reject the exhibition is due to its desire to see McGregor back in an octagon, DailyMail.com understands that White’s deep dislike for Logan’s younger brother is the reason why this does not happen.
Dana White stopped Conor McGregor (right) from fighting Logan Paul (left) because of his hatred for the WWE superstar’s brother Jake (center), a source told DailyMail.com.

White’s deep dislike of Jake Paul meant he had no intention of letting McGregor face Logan.
The UFC president has traded insults with Jake Paul in the media for years, with the YouTuber-turned-boxer frequently accusing him of underpaying his fighters and treating them inadequately.
Dana has also been highly critical of Jake’s foray into boxing, including when he faced Mike Tyson, 58, in November.
“Dana White hates Jake Paul,” a source told DailyMail.com after McGregor revealed that the UFC blocked his proposed fight against Logan.
“There’s a constant tumultuous attitude between them, and they have a never-ending feud because Jake keeps criticizing Dana about how she treats her wrestlers and how they get paid.
And for her part, Dana thinks Jake is making the world of boxing a complete joke. He hates the popularity Jake has received. Dana hated the fight with Tyson and just hates everything Jake has given to boxing. Dana thinks it’s a complete joke.
‘Conor and Logan made their fight on their own. All the money and hype would go through them, and that’s not possible for Dana,” the source continued.
“I potentially would have considered doing it if I wasn’t Logan, but Dana’s hatred of Jake is the fuel needed to instantly say no. Dana doesn’t want the Paul brothers to ever benefit financially if it detracts from her own bottom line.
‘The dispute is deep and will remain insignificant. It will be a cold day in hell before Dana and the Paul brothers are on the same page.


McGregor was in talks over a potential $250 million boxing showdown with Logan in Mumbai

But White, his boss at the UFC, blocked the fight due to his dislike of Logan’s brother Jake.

The UFC president still has McGregor under contract, with two fights remaining on his contract.
‘The only thing everyone agrees on is Donald Trump. But not even the president could get Dana White and the Paul brothers to come to any kind of agreement to work together if he wanted to, that’s how deep it goes.’
Speaking to reporters after the pair were seen together at Donald Trump’s inauguration, McGregor emphasized that he has no control over the situation despite his desire to fight Logan.
The former two-weight UFC champion claimed both He and Logan, who enjoyed an exhibition with Floyd Mayweather in 2021, were set to fight under the TKO banner, which oversees both the UFC and WWE, before the UFC pulled the plug.
“The UFC just doesn’t like this,” McGregor said. ‘The offer was on the table, in writing, both athletes, let’s say, he is not a fighter, but whatever, both athletes under the motto of TKO. UFC, WWE, both getting up.
‘TKO Holding Group’s share price through the roof. A new market has opened in India and it is booming. It was sensible and business-wise to make the fight happen, or should I say, the glorified fight.