MMA powerhouse Nate Diaz will take on internet sensation turned boxer Jake Paul on August 5th. Fans tuned in to the pre-fight press conference, ready for a heated verbal exchange and possibly a physical one. This premonition did come true, almost. A huge brawl ensued from the heated altercation during the Paul-Diaz face-off. Interestingly, however, it wasn’t either Diaz or Paul that instigated the fight; it was Paul’s Bodyguard!

In a twist to a routine press conference featuring Diaz and Paul, the bodyguards, and not the fighters themselves, took center stage in an unexpected scuffle. In the aftermath, fans were left to express their disbelief and amusement. Many of them directed their ridicule toward Jake Paul’s team and offered strong support for Diaz.

Cold feet: Jake Paul falls from grace amid ridicule

As the chaotic scenes from the press conference played out, fans were quick to notice Jake Paul’s relatively muted presence. Amid a barrage of mockery towards Paul’s team, one observer snidely remarked, “Welp… Good thing Bad Boy Jake stood a good 300ft away from the action. What a savage!”. A distinct sense of ‘The Problem Child’ being “exposed” for keeping his distance dominated fan reactions, with supporters openly questioning his role and behavior during the melee.

This dynamic led to strong vocal support for Nate Diaz. Noting his unflinching stance, a fan commented, “I love how Jake stands 3 feet back behind a 230-pound bodyguard and Nate was standing alone in the open.” Emphasizing Diaz’s renowned toughness, a supporter confidently stated, “We all know a street fight is not something Jake or his bodyguards want, Nate would take them single-handedly”.

Who fights the fighter’s fight? Bodyguards steal the show

As the bodyguards wrestled attention away from the fighters, fans were quick to chime in with their comical responses. One fan amusingly pointed out, “I thought it was Nate vs Jake, it ended up being bodyguard vs bodyguard”. Another questioned, “Wait so the bodyguards got into a fight? Tf”. More significantly, critics of the fiasco blamed the over-enthusiastic security for escalating the situation.

One observer condemned the instigators, and stated, “Bodyguard- I’m here to protect you. Bodyguard- i’ma start a fight for no reason.” More viewers added, “Security just instigates lmfao the biggest dude pushing people. Dude really wanted to fight lol”, and “That security guard getting fired for sure”.

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The fiasco is a testament to the hostility that has been building up before the fight. As Diaz makes his boxing debut, fans will be eager to see what unfolds on August 5th. Will Diaz put an end to Paul’s boxing career? Or will Paul turn the tables on the veteran? Stay tuned.

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