Jake Paul says there is strict vocabulary in their contract that will prohibit Ben Askren from using any MMA tactics in their fight.<\/p>\n
When Paul and Askren were booked, many wondered if “Funky” would accidentally shoot for a takedown or use some elbows or knees. However, according to the brash YouTuber, in the contract, if Askren does any MMA tactics in the fight, his entire purse would be forfeited.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think the fight will last long<\/a> enough for him to even think about taking me down,\u201d Paul told MMA Junkie<\/a> on Wednesday. \u201cWe just signed the bout agreement days ago. He will lose his purse if he does that. \u2026 If he does do something like that, his purse is eliminated in the bout agreement. If he wants to lose all the money for the fight, then sure, go ahead. I am beating him up in wrestling shoes. He\u2019s going to get beat up in wrestling shoes, which I think is hilarious.\u201d<\/p>\n Although Paul claims this is the case, Ben Askren refutes that claim about having to forfeit his entire purse.<\/p>\n This is false https:\/\/t.co\/G0RzMwb6qF<\/a><\/p>\n — Funky (@Benaskren) April 14, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n