Dana White has blocked Conor McGregor's proposed boxing exhibition against Logan Paul because of his hatred for the WWE superstar's brother Jake, a source told DailyMail.com.
McGregor, who has not competed in the UFC for three and a half years, was recently in talks about a potential $250 million showdown with Logan in Mumbai, India, later this year.
The highly anticipated event would reportedly involve India's billionaire Ambani family, although their involvement was never publicly confirmed.
However, McGregor revealed earlier this week that negotiations have ended because the UFC refused to approve the fight.
Since he is still under contract, the Irishman cannot participate in combat events away from the MMA promotion without his blessing.
And while many would assume that the UFC's decision to reject the exhibition is due to its desire to see McGregor back in an octagon, DailyMail.com understands that White's deep dislike of Logan's younger brother is the reason why It's not happening.

Dana White stopped Conor McGregor (right) from fighting Logan Paul (left) because of his hatred for the WWE superstar's brother Jake (center), a source told DailyMail.com

White's deep dislike of Jake Paul meant he had no intention of letting McGregor face Logan
The UFC president has traded insults with Jake Paul in the media for years, and the YouTuber-turned-boxer frequently accused him of underpaying his fighters and treating them inadequately.
Dana has also been highly critical of Jake's foray into boxing, including when he faced Mike Tyson, 58, in November.
“Dana White hates Jake Paul,” a source told DailyMail.com after McGregor revealed the UFC blocked his proposed fight against Logan.
'There is a constant tumultuous attitude toward each other, and they have a never-ending feud because Jake keeps calling out Dana about how she treats her wrestlers and how they are paid.
'And for Dana's part, she thinks Jake is making the boxing world a complete joke. He hates the popularity Jake has received. Dana hated the Tyson fight and just hates everything Jake has given her boxing. Dana thinks it's a complete joke.
'Conor and Logan met their fight alone. All the money and hype would be passed on to them, and that's a no go for Dana,' the source continued.
'I potentially would have considered it if I wasn't Logan, but Dana's hatred for Jake is the fuel needed to instantly say no. Dana doesn't want the Paul brothers to benefit financially if she takes away from her own bottom line.
'The dispute is deep and will remain petty. It will be a cold day in hell before Dana and the Paul brothers are on the same page.


McGregor was in talks about a potential $250 million boxing showdown with Logan in Mumbai

But White, his boss at the UFC, blocked the fight due to his dislike of Logan's brother Jake.

UFC president still has McGregor under contract, with two fights left on his deal
'The only thing everyone agrees on is Donald Trump. But even the president couldn't get Dana White and the Paul brothers into any kind of deal to work together if he wanted to, that's how deep this goes.'
Speaking to the press after the pair were seen at Donald Trump's inauguration together, McGregor emphasized that he has no control over the situation despite his desire to fight Logan.
The former two-weight UFC champion claimed both He and Logan, who enjoyed exposure with Floyd Mayweather in 2021, were set to fight under the TKO banner, which oversees both the UFC and WWE, before the UFC folds.
“The UFC just doesn't like it,” McGregor said. 'The offer was on the table, in writing, both athletes, we'll say, not a fighter, but whatever, both athletes under the TKO banner. UFC, WWE, both getting up.
'TKO Holding Group's share price through the ceiling. The new market in India has opened and booming. “It was business savvy and business sense to make the fight happen, or should I say, the glorified spar happen.”