What kind of matchup would unfold if Nate Diaz and Jake Paul actually faced off in mixed martial arts?
Nate Diaz continues to stir the pot, fueling his desire for a rematch with Jake Paul. Their boxing match from 2021 ended with “The Problem Child” raising his hand as victor. But whispers of an MMA confrontation have been lingering ever since. The question is, will it actually materialize?
Diaz’s recent tweet hinting at a potential contract already signed has thrown the gauntlet down, leaving Paul to either take the bait or play coy. Diaz wants a fight to happen in the near future, a time frame that would make sense for both fighters, but not quite yet. It could be an interesting clash of styles: Diaz’s grit and wrestling experience against Paul’s boxing prowess – especially if Jake steps into the octagon, something no one’s seen before.
“Sign the contract scary and not in 12 months from now and in a shitty organization,” Diaz tweeted.
Paul responded by teasing Diaz’s fear of facing him in MMA. Diaz shot back with his usual brashness: “It’s funny, Nate Diaz is actually scared to fight me in MMA, actually.”
The stage seems set for an intriguing showdown that could reshape the landscape of their respective fighting careers. But will it ever truly happen? Only time will tell.