Some combat encounters are known both for their spectacle and the narratives that unfold after. One such drama, charged with fierce competition, and now, startling post-match claims, is the recent showdown between the internet’s notorious boxing face, Jake Paul, and seasoned UFC Veteran Nate Diaz. Yet, in the whirlpool of comments and reviews that followed the match, a statement from an unexpected quarter has stirred uproar. The source is none other than Nick Diaz, the elder of the famous Diaz brothers, whose recent proclamation of superiority over Jake and his brother Logan Paul has kicked up a storm of reactions across social media.
Nick Diaz calls to fight Jake Paul or Logan Paul after Nate Diaz’s loss: ‘I’m a lot better than both of these guys’
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— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) August 6, 2023
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The context of Diaz’s bold statement is the match between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. The face-off unfolded at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on the 5th of August, drawing eyes from around the world. The fiercely contested match saw Jake Paul emerging victorious by unanimous decision after an adrenaline-fueled battle with Nate Diaz. For the fans and commentators, the fight served up a mix of action, strategy, and drama that kept the buzz alive long after the final bell rang.
In the heated aftermath of the fight, the elder Diaz, Nick, put forth a daring assertion. He claimed superiority over both the Paul brothers and expressed his readiness for a face-off. Nick Diaz’s words, “I’m a lot better than both of these guys that are out there. I’d love to entertain the idea of moving in on whoever they’ve got for me. If they want to do round 2, if he ain’t going to do it, I’ll take it. He’s got an older brother, too. Don’t forget about the one and only“, have now stirred a whirlwind of reactions across the sporting community. With this audacious claim in focus, we explore the varied reactions that his statement has brought to the surface.
Fans react as Nick Diaz takes aim at Logan and Jake Paul
Following Nick Diaz’s declarations, MMA Fighting took to X (formerly Twitter), to share his comments. This prompted an avalanche of responses from fans and critics. While some praised Diaz’s striking prowess, and affirmed:
Nick is a better striker than Nate tbf
— 🇸🇪 (@UgartePROP) August 6, 2023
others threw a shade of doubt on his ambitions. They pointed to his defeat against Robbie Lawler in UFC 266. With reactions like
Embarrassing no one wants to see that after what Robbie did to him dude literally quit
— . (@manwtf42069) August 6, 2023
and
Not after that robbie Lawler fight🤣🤣🤣
— RuRU (@mke_rep1) August 6, 2023
, certain sections of followers expressed cynicism about Diaz’s readiness to step into the ring against Paul.
Meanwhile, some fans took this opportunity to critique not just Diaz’s ambition, but Paul’s choice of opponents.
One user suggested,
Both the Paul sisters have been fighting washed MMA fighters. Why don’t they fight guys like Mike Perry?
— Fight Mode On (@FightModeOn) August 7, 2023
Similarly, more fans expressed interest in seeing Jake Paul square off against a challenger of similar boxing caliber or experience.
Nick WAS a better boxer than Nate but that was a long time ago. I want to see JP fight someone his own weight class with similar boxing experience or at least a middleweight MMA striker under 35, is that too much to ask?
— Robbie Ryan (@Robbie_Ryan3000) August 7, 2023
It would be the exact same fight if he fought Jake. Nobody wants this. Jake needs to stop facing MMA fighters
— Nate (@lunchboxnat) August 7, 2023
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There were also fans who expressed fears over the potential risks Diaz might face should he engage with Jake Paul in the ring. A concerned tweet read,
I really don’t want to see Nick get killed in the ring by Jake. Nate still has/had fight in him. Nick quit his last fight, something I never thought I’d say.
— ColbySonnen (@ColbySonnen) August 6, 2023
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While the excitement of some fans is evident, there’s also a clear undercurrent of concern about his potential return, especially against a foe like ‘The Problem Child’. As the anticipation builds over a possible Diaz-Paul rematch, but this time with the older Diaz brother, the world will be watching keenly. Whether Nick will set the score straight is something fans will have to wait and watch. What events do you think will unfold? Will the elder Diaz get redemption for his younger brother? Will Logan don his gloves and enter the ring once again? Follow us for more.
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