THE W.A.D.E. Concept – Week in Review

Podcast: The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Episode: Dana White GOES OFF on the Paul Brothers’ Opponents, Eubank Vs Benn 2 Presser, and Raja Jackson gets ARRESTED...
Date: September 23, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode covers a packed week in combat sports and influencer boxing. The major themes are:

• Dana White’s renewed public feud with the Paul brothers over “fixed fight” accusations
• The Eubank Jr. vs. Connor Benn 2 press conference—fireworks, personal animosity, and wild allegations
• Breaking news: Raja Jackson, son of MMA legend Rampage Jackson, gets arrested for felony assault after a violent incident at a wrestling show

The episode breaks down interviews, press conferences, and news items with the show's trademark blend of irreverence and sharp analysis.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dana White vs. Jake & Logan Paul: “Fixed Fight” Allegations

(Segment starts [02:04])

• Background: Dana White, UFC President, joins a conversation with Jake Paul, discussing ongoing beef and public accusations that Paul’s fights are staged or fixed.

• Diss Track Recall – The commentator describes Logan Paul’s “diss track” on Dana White, poking fun at fighter pay and the UFC, but with questionable storytelling ([02:28]).

• Dana’s Position: Dana White denies hating the Paul brothers, but calls out their litigious attitude:

  “Talks more shit than anybody else on the planet. Now him and the Warlock are running around trying to fucking sue people...” —Dana White ([03:19])

  • ("The Warlock" refers to Nikisa Bidarian, Jake Paul's manager.)

• Suing over 'Fixed Fights' Claims: Jake and “the Warlock” have begun sending cease-and-desists or considering lawsuits toward reputable media accusing them of fight fixing. Dana acknowledges why Jake does it, but also notes:

  “Who gives a shit? Fucking ignore it and just keep doing your thing.” —Dana White ([09:42])

• Issue of Weight Classes: Dana criticizes the Paul brothers for fighting smaller opponents, referencing the prospect of Jake Paul fighting Gervonta Davis:

  “You guys need to fight guys your fucking same size. ...When you fought Floyd, you are massive. ...Floyd’s tiny.” —Dana White ([05:24])

• Suing Journalists vs. Randoms:
  Discusses the difference between going after real journalists versus random Twitter comments; Dana says he’d act if it were, say, Piers Morgan calling UFC fights fixed, but not over random online chatter.

• Event as Spectacle vs. Sport:
  The commentator distinguishes between sports (driven by legacy and competition) and influencer events (driven by spectacle and maximizing eyeballs), arguing it’s a fundamental disconnect between promoters like Dana White and entertainment-minded stars like Logan and Jake Paul ([10:56]).

• Relationship Status:
  Jake asks Dana if the relationship could ever be mended:

  “Yeah, we can be cordial. I have no problem with you, bro. ...We are in the fucking fight business, man. Lots of mean things are said.” —Dana White ([13:15])

2. Eubank vs Benn 2: The Wild Press Conference

(Segment starts [16:57])

a. Setting the Stage

• Eubank Jr. won the first fight, now Ben wants redemption. Both their fathers famously fought twice—this is a rivalry embedded in British boxing.

b. Key Themes

• Chris Eubank Jr.: Master of Mind Games
  Eubank Jr. uses monologues and trolls Eddie Hearn and Connor Ben. On Ben’s support post-defeat:

  “This was the first time in my life that I’ve ever seen a fighter lose and then go on some type of victory tour.” —Chris Eubank Jr. ([36:53])

• Eubank Jr. Unleashed on Hearn and the Board

  • Accuses Eddie Hearn (promoter) and match officials of sabotaging his preparation: blocked his team from entering the venue, delayed his ambulance after the fight, and fined him for missing weight by a small margin.

  “Even on fight night, they blocked my team from coming to the stadium for 30 minutes. ...Afterwards, due to severe dehydration, I'm put in an ambulance... These scumbags blocked that ambulance from leaving the stadium for 20 minutes...” —Chris Eubank Jr. ([25:53]; [29:04])

  • Calls Robert Smith (British Boxing Board of Control chair) an “idiot” and a “scumbag toad puppet,” questioning where all the fine money goes ([49:48]).
  • Throws direct accusations:

    “The money simply seems to be lining the pockets of fat cats on the board like Robert Smith…” —Chris Eubank Jr. ([49:48])

• Eddie Hearn fights back:
  Eddie Hearn is unusually animated in his rebuttals, calling out Eubank’s “fantasies” and responding to personal jabs.

  “We see through your games. ...You don't talk shit about things that you want to fantasize about.” —Eddie Hearn ([34:35]) “He blocks ambulances. Blocks ambulances, loses toenails.” —Eddie Hearn ([53:13])

• Connor Ben’s Take:
  Honest about his mistakes, Ben admits he underestimated Eubank, pledges to fight with less emotion:

  “I was too busy going in there trying to hurt him over getting the wins.” —Connor Ben ([56:25])

• Press Conference Highlights:

  • Tense Moments: Eubank Jr. repeatedly interrupts Hearn, including when Hearn tries to say a tribute to Ricky Hatton (recently deceased UK boxing legend), drawing criticism ([41:43]).
  • Accusations & Mind Games: Eubank accuses Matchroom (Hearn) of blocking his ambulance ([31:05]) and alleges British Board bias ([44:59]). Hearn warns these comments are defamatory and seems to hint at potential legal action.
  • Comic Relief: The pair mock each other's popularity and Netflix documentaries:

    “You made me a lot of money in that documentary... People’s champ’s got six episodes – five hours of working. You can pull your plonker off in Brighton all night to that, you’ll be loving it.” —Eddie Hearn ([52:58])

c. Analysis by Commentator

• The commentator notes Eubank’s techniques are psychological warfare—he’s shifted from rattling Connor to focusing on Eddie Hearn, and may be going too far with allegations, possibly flirting with libel.
• On the actual fight: the focus will be whether Connor Ben can implement technical improvements rather than succumb to emotion if Eubank Jr. gets under his skin again ([59:24]).

3. Breaking News: Raja Jackson Arrested for Felony Assault

(Segment starts [59:31])

• Incident Summary:
  Raja Jackson, son of Rampage Jackson, was filmed violently assaulting pro wrestler Stuart Smith (“Psycho Stu”) at a Los Angeles wrestling show. After weeks without arrest, LAPD finally detained him on felony assault charges.

• Details of Assault:
  Jackson body-slammed Smith unconscious, then delivered 20+ punches to the already-unconscious man before being stopped by other wrestlers. Smith suffered a fractured maxilla bone and multiple broken teeth ([59:31],~[74:10]).

• Commentator's Verdict:
  The host is outraged at both Raja Jackson’s behavior and the wrestling promotion’s handling, expressing disbelief this isn't attempted murder, and slamming those who thought it was a wrestling “work.”

  “He consciously chose to go in there and again, I think punch Psycho Stew until he got tired. Regardless of the outcome, I don’t think there was any point in Raj’s head where he went, I might kill this guy. I need to stop... No, I think he was going to punch him until he got tired enough to where he just physically couldn’t.” —Commentator ([74:10])

• Legal Outcome:
  Raja Jackson rapidly posts $50,000 bail and is released. Rampage Jackson, his father, is apologetic but claims there’s “nothing he can do” ([74:10-end]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dana White, on Paul brothers suing over ‘fixed fights’:
  “Who gives a shit? Fucking ignore it and just keep doing your thing.” ([09:42])

• Dana White on ‘circus fights’:
  “They look at these events like blockbuster events. They don’t look at them as sporting events. They look at them as spectacle.” ([10:56])

• Chris Eubank Jr., on Eddie Hearn:
  “These men are not men of the people. ...Wolves in sheep's clothing, if you will. ...Ruthless, immoral, and without restraint.” ([24:05])

• Eddie Hearn withering rebuttal:
  “You talk shit. We see through your games. ...You're calling the chairman of the British Boxing Board of Control a scumbag? The mask is slipping, Christopher.” ([48:52], [48:57])

• Ben on his loss:
  “It's always hard processing a loss. ...Want to go back to the drawing board and work and learn, gain experience. And experience was gained. So no doubt, November 15th, you get their version.” ([18:33])

• On Raja Jackson arrest:
  “...Could that not also be a charge as well? ...Not only are we talking about him assaulting this man, but then leaving the scene of the crime.” ([59:31 onward])

Important Timestamps

• [02:04] — Dana White vs. Jake Paul: beef, lawsuits, and fighter pay
• [03:19] — Dana’s “Warlock” (Nikisa) comment; lawsuits over ‘fake fights’
• [05:24] — Dana on Paul brothers fighting smaller men
• [09:42] — “Who gives a shit?” — Dana White on handling rumors/slander
• [10:56] — Analysis: Sport vs. Spectacle
• [16:57] — Start of Eubank Jr. vs. Ben II Press Conference breakdown
• [25:53] — Eubank Jr. ambulance/sabotage accusations
• [34:17] — Intense Eddie Hearn vs. Eubank Jr. verbal sparring
• [40:37] — Eubank Jr. gets Bomac as his trainer; implications analyzed
• [41:43] — Eubank Jr. interrupts Ricky Hatton tribute
• [49:48] — Eubank Jr. publicly questions British Board; calls out 'corruption'
• [52:19] — Eddie Hearn’s Netflix documentary; mutual trolling
• [56:25] — Connor Ben reflects on mistakes and his mindset in the rematch
• [59:31] — Breaking news: Raja Jackson arrest, details of the wrestling show assault, commentator analysis

Conclusion

This episode is an intense, detailed look into the wild and unpredictable world of crossover combat sports. From Dana White’s unfiltered takedowns of influencer boxing to the pure theatre of the Eubank Jr. vs. Ben press conference (and all the accusations that came with it), and finally to hard-hitting news about real-life violence in the fight world, the show blends deep analysis, unvarnished opinion, and memorable moments into a must-listen summary of the week’s events.

For more insights, check the individual segment timestamps for the juiciest exchanges and most impactful quotes!