Jake Paul and Nate Diaz rekindle rivalry and plan MMA fight: 'He's scared'

Jake Paul defeated Nate Diaz in boxing. Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS

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It seems the rivalry between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz has been reignited. Both the YouTuber and the former UFC fighter have been mentioning each other's names frequently. And this time, the discussion revolves around a possible MMA rematch.

At a press conference held on Friday in Orlando, Paul commented on the possibility of competing in MMA in 2025 and stated that this will depend, in large part, on which opponent is willing to accept the fight. The YouTuber mentioned Diaz and stated that the former UFC fighter is afraid to face him, even if a duel between the two would guarantee the biggest purse of the fighter's career.

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“We want to fight, but our opponents really don’t. It’s funny. Nate Diaz is genuinely afraid to face me in MMA, for real. The biggest purse of his life would be to fight me in MMA… I’m ready,” said Jake Paul.

It didn't take long for Nate diaz to counter these statements. The fighter posted a video of Paul's comments on 'X', but added his own caption.
“Sign the contract, you coward, and don’t stop in 12 months and in a shitty organization,” Diaz wrote.

Sign the contract Scary and not in 12 months from now and in a shitty organization pic.twitter.com/fptB1I8tNv

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 14, 2024

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz faced off in a boxing match in August 2023. On that occasion, the YouTuber won by unanimous decision. Since then, Diaz has competed in boxing once again and defeated Jorge Masvidal by majority decision.

Meanwhile, Paul amassed a record of 4 wins and no losses, with victories over Andre August, Ryan Bourland, Mike Perry , and Mike Tyson . Currently, the YouTuber has an agreement with the PFL, which both parties say guarantees he will compete in MMA under that organization in the future.

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