Conor McGregor has shared a hilarious moment from his first meeting with the Paul brothers. The encounter occurred during former President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, and video of the meeting quickly spread online. While Logan and Jake Paul initially appeared united in their playful jabs at McGregor, the brothers clashed as soon as the cameras stopped.
Tensions rise at the inauguration
In January, after years of rivalry and amid serious talks of a fight between McGregor and Logan Paul in India, the trio finally crossed paths on the way to the White House. On camera, Logan and Jake teased the UFC star, with their mother, Pam Stepnick, filming every moment.
But McGregor revealed the brothers’ rivalry came to the forefront off camera. They argued fiercely over who owned the video, which promised to be a major exclusive for either of them.
Who owns the footage?
Speaking to Bloody Elbow at his Dublin pub, The Black Forge Inn, McGregor recalled: “It was fascinating because they’re doing it all on phones. These are content creators, YouTube guys. I just show up and don’t think much of it.”
He described their mother as lovely and polite. “She had the phone and was filming while we talked. Then we got on the bus, and the two brothers start fighting over whose footage it was—Logan’s or Jake’s. I found it funny. Their world revolves around that revenue.”
McGregor eyes a Logan Paul fight
At the time, McGregor was negotiating a major fight deal with India’s Ambani family to host a bout with Logan Paul. While Jake fights more often, Logan’s history with Dillon Danis and his weaker boxing made the matchup more sensible.
McGregor still believes the fight could happen once he returns to the octagon and goes after a third welterweight belt. “I had a sweet deal there. These YouTuber fights will happen. I’m coming back for glory, the gold belt, the triple crown. The other fights? Look at Mike Tyson fighting Jake Paul at 58 and looking fresh. That inspires me,” he said.
