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Logan Pauls Fight Video with Martyn Revealed as Prime Stunt

Published 13 January 2026

Logan Paul, the WWE wrestler and social media influencer, released video footage this week purporting to show his June 2024 altercation with bodybuilder Bradley Martyn, only for it to be revealed as a staged publicity stunt promoting Paul's Prime energy drink brand.

The incident traces back to an online feud between the two that escalated into a physical confrontation at Martyn's Zoo Culture gym in Los Angeles. Paul and Martyn, both towering figures at around 6 feet 2 inches and 6 feet 3 inches respectively, signed waivers and agreed to keep the encounter private. Spectators were instructed to conceal their phones, and security cameras were reportedly disabled or redirected to prevent any recording. According to accounts from those close to the event, the bare-knuckle brawl unfolded without formal rules, incorporating elements of wrestling and punches but no kicks. Paul, drawing on his boxing and wrestling experience, claimed to have dominated and secured a quick submission victory over the 260-pound Martyn.

For months, the outcome remained a closely guarded secret, with Paul occasionally referencing the fight on his Impaulsive podcast without providing evidence. Tension...

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