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‘Don’t underestimate these guys’ - Scott Coker ‘would gladly’ have Jake Paul in Bellator

Jake Paul made the headlines this week because of his recent back-and-forth with UFC president Dana White. “The Problem Child” was verbally trying to strike a one-fight deal, which White essentially scoffed at using so many words.

With the UFC door (seemingly) closed, another one has opened for the 24-year-old internet sensation. Bellator head honcho Scott Coker recently spoke to MMA Junkie, saying he “would gladly” welcome Paul into mixed martial arts.

“If you want to come into MMA, we would gladly do it,” he said. “Think about this: He’s not saying, ‘I’m going to go train here.