Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz (Part Deux) just got one step closer to reality.
Or it remains dead on arrival, depending on whether or not you believe these previous comments from Diaz. The former UFC welterweight insists he’s not interested in fighting inside the PFL SmartCage; however, Diaz likes to play fast and loose with reality, recently posting a phony-bologna fight poster announcing a “Problem Child” boxing rematch that nobody wants to see and isn’t happening.
“For the record: Jake Paul will not be boxing Nate Diaz again,” Most Valuable Promotions posted on social media. “Nate Diaz and Jake Paul have received an offer from PFL MMA to rematch in MMA in the SmartCage. Jake Paul has accepted the offer.”
Paul, who defeated Diaz in their pay-per-view (PPV) boxing match last August, is expected to make his return to combat sports on Dec. 15 against an opponent to be named. No city or venue has been announced but it’s expected to take place in the “sweet science.”
“The Problem Child” is 7-1 as a pro with four knockouts.
The 38 year-old Diaz parted ways with UFC back in late 2022 and the Paul loss stands as his lone fight appearance during that span, unless you count this submission victory last April on the streets of New Orleans. Perhaps he’s saving himself for this big debut.
RIP JP
Jake is going to TKO the shit out of Nate from half guard.
Jake gonna smash this guy
WOW Ya’All Think Jake Takes It in MMA ?
He could.
Reality is Jake would be 27, and Nate 39. Considering Jake has a wrestling background, and Nate has a terrible takedown attempt and success rate in MMA, it would seem likely this fight would stay on the feet where we already say Jake beat Nate pretty convincingly. It should also be mentioned Jake is naturally two weight classes bigger than Nate, and this fight would not be at 155 where Nate fought most of his career.
Odds are in Jake’s favor, like it or not. Just like most of Paul’s matchups, likely for a reason.
Jake’s wrestling background is from high school. I have to think Nate with the wrestling he has trained for in camps is better than that. He talked about training with D1 wrestlers. Though I dont know how much Nate trains offensive wrestling.
Fake news. Jake already knows that Diaz wont fight for PFL. Diaz himself has said as much. Its easy for Jake to say he accepted an offer from the company he is an investor in when he knows Diaz wont take it
Jake barely has the cardio to box.
if this happens (doubtful), years of catching guillotines will be in evidence. all Nate needs to do is box his way into the clinch or scramble; guillotine, d’arce or triangle will be there f’sho.
Nate won’t agree to the PFL and Paul knows it, trying to get the clout for accepting the fight knowing full well it will never happen, he can then blame Nate.
Influencer faggot behaviour 101
This is where Dana and Conman’s whole world implodes.
At the intersection of “Nate’s a giant” when he fights McFelon and being way too small for Jake Paul.
Imagine if JP wins an MMA match against Nate?
Ramifications?
I know Nate said he wanted to leave the door open for a UFC comeback probably for McGregor trilogy money, but if the money is right in the PFL, why wouldnt he sign there. He is getting up there in age and a Conor fight isnt guaranteed. If Nate/Paul boxing really did well in PPV, PFL can give them points that UFC wouldnt. More money for Nate
It will be a co-promotion between PFL and Nates promotional company. Nate doesn’t need to sign a contract to compete as a PFL fighter to compete on their card.
Jake Paul with a year of training.
There’s a reason Nate is refusing.
Jake did just wrestle as a kid and in HS, but it was in Ohio at a D1-level (state standard) school. This was less than 10 years and is relevant experience.
Have you watched Nate wrestle in MMA?
He has a lower takedown attempt and success rate than Leon Edwards, and >50% takedown defense rate which not good. Jake is bigger, and more athletic which makes be doubt Nate could get him down.