Fan footage shows Logan Paul’s hilarious gobsmacked reaction to last-gasp UFC knockout
Logan Paul’s stunned reaction to a UFC KO was caught on camera.
The YouTuber-turned-wrestler, who sponsors MMA's premier promotion through his company PRIME, was sitting in the crowd at UFC 299 in Miami on Saturday night.
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Paul watched Sean O’Malley put on a striking clinic, Dustin Poirier score a brutal KO win, and Michael 'Venom' Page's best impression of WWE legend The Undertaker.
However, it was another MMA star that impressed him at UFC 299.
Former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns tried to work his way back into contention against rising star Jack Della Maddalena, and he looked like doing just that after 10 minutes of fighting.
‘Durinho’ had established a wide lead on two of three scorecards thanks to his elite-level grappling skills, but ultimately Della Maddalena took the fight out of the judges’ hands.
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The Australian fan favourite cracked Burns with a flush knee in the final stages of round three before closing the show with a series of nasty ground strikes.
As the finishing sequence was playing out, a member of the audience focused their camera on Paul, who stood with his mouth wide open and appeared to be in disbelief at what he was witnessing.
‘The Maverick’ barely blinked until the fight was over. Paul eventually closed his mouth, took a deep breath, and put his hands on his hips after being blown away by the come-from-behind victory.
Della Maddalena famously lost his first two fights as a pro before putting together a 17-fight win streak and becoming one of the best 170lb fighters on the UFC roster.
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The 27-year-old is probably just one more win away from getting a shot at the welterweight title currently in the possession of British UFC star Leon Edwards.
After trying his luck in boxing, Paul seems to have found his home in the WWE where he has impressed fans with his natural professional wrestling ability.
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However, he’s repeatedly talked about crossing over to the UFC, and thanks to his great relationship with Dana White he will likely be allowed to fight in the Octagon whenever he wants.
Paul named Paddy Pimblett as his ideal first opponent, but he may opt against pursuing a career in MMA after being left a bit shell-shocked by Della Maddalena’s brutal win.
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