In an unexpected twist, Jake Paul has accepted an offer from UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley to potentially step in and fight at UFC 303. This development comes as Paul’s scheduled boxing match with Mike Tyson was rescheduled to November 15 due to Tyson’s medical issues.

Originally set for July 20, Paul and Tyson’s highly anticipated bout was postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up during a flight to Los Angeles. The incident left Tyson nauseous and dizzy, necessitating medical attention. Although Tyson’s PR team initially insisted on a quick recovery, further medical checks determined that more time was needed for the former heavyweight champion to fully recover.

Eager to stay active, Jake Paul is now eyeing his long-awaited MMA debut. In response to speculation that Conor McGregor might withdraw from his main event fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303, Sean O’Malley offered to fight Paul to “save” the card. O’Malley tweeted, “I’ll fight Jake Paul to save UFC 303.”

Paul quickly responded, accepting the challenge with a confident tweet: “100 per cent will kill O’Malley in MMA. He’s a small man. PFL Vs UFC June 29th.” Although the size disparity between Paul, who weighs around 220 pounds, and O’Malley, who competes at 135 pounds, makes this matchup unlikely, Paul’s willingness to engage in such a bout has generated significant buzz.

The potential McGregor vs. Chandler fight at UFC 303 remains uncertain. Esteemed MMA journalist Ariel Helwani recently reported that the bout is “very much in limbo,” with the UFC exploring backup plans. Helwani noted, “I found out, via multiple sources, that they are reaching out to people again. They are reaching out to managers. They are reaching out to fighters. I would say this fight is very much in limbo. I would say that it’s hanging on. And I would say that the UFC is working very, very hard right now to figure out a plan B.”

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his fight with Tyson, Jake Paul remains committed to staying active and competitive. His potential MMA debut against a high-profile fighter like Sean O’Malley would mark a significant step in his combat sports career. Paul signed with PFL last year, and fans have eagerly awaited his transition from boxing to mixed martial arts.

As Jake Paul prepares for his rescheduled bout with Mike Tyson in November, the possibility of an MMA debut against Sean O’Malley adds another layer of intrigue to his already eventful career. While logistical and size challenges make the proposed fight with O’Malley unlikely, Paul’s acceptance of the challenge highlights his willingness to take on new and formidable opponents. The coming weeks will undoubtedly bring more updates and developments as the UFC and Paul’s camp navigate these dynamic and high-stakes scenarios.