has called out YouTuber-turned boxer for an MMA fight after 'The Problem Child's' controversial fight with .

The 27-year-old is currently in the final preparations for his showdown with 'Iron Mike'. The heavyweight clash between the pair is scheduled to take place with Paul heading into the fight off the back of a knockout win over Mike Perry back in July. Paul made his professional debut four years ago and has already defeated the likes of Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz in his short career so far. With a professional record 10-1, his only defeat in the sport came last year.

Many within the community have slammed the decision to go ahead with the contest. Tyson was earlier this year after suffering an ulcer flare up. The 58-year-old was advised to stop training, but has since returned to the gym and insists he will be fit to make the walk to the ring next month. The boxing veteran's last professional bout in the ring took place back in 2005 when he was beaten by Kevin McBride.

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While Paul remains fully focused on his dust-up with Tyson, it seems that the young star has one eye on a potential fight in MMA. The 27-year-old signed a multi-year deal with the PFL last year, securing an equity stake in the organisation. Recently, PFL boss Peter Murray confirmed the .

Speaking to , Murray said: “Jake will continue on his boxing journey, but he is committed to making his PFL MMA debut in 2025. We have a partnership with Jake and we’re looking forward to supporting him in . We’re going to stage that mega event next year and more to come on that too, that will happen. There’s a number of opponents who continue to line up. Conceptually this event continues to getting bigger and bigger. Jake has committed to take on a for real, legitimate fighter. So it’ll be a spectacle.”

While a date and an opponent is yet to be decided ahead of his MMA debut, it's fair to say Paul is not short of options. With many names already in contention, Danis has now thrown his name into the mix. Taking to X - formerly known as - over the weekend, he said: “If PFL wants to stay in business, their only option is me vs Jake Paul in MMA since his brother isn’t a man of his word and p*****d out of our deal.” In another post, he added: “PFL will be out of business soon, wasting too much money and no stars, with boring a** fights.”

Danis has some experience competing in the cage. With a record of 2-0, his last fight in the octagon took place in 2019 when he defeated Max Humphrey via first-round submission. The American has also stepped foot inside the boxing ring in his professional career. The 31-year-old took on Jake's older brother, Logan, last year, .