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‘The Problem Child’ takes shots! And it’s Nate Diaz on the radar yet again. Just a week before his pivotal boxing about against the UFC veteran, Jake Paul has come out with quite a daring claim. Although he has often asserted that Diaz is not doing enough to promote the clash, seems like Paul will not leave things to chance.

Now, in a recent interview, the 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer made some pretty bold claims. But what were Paul’s claims based on? Well, seems like the pro boxer is once again eyeing the idea of an MMA clash against the UFC veteran. In the same vein, he makes a rather outrageous declaration that took many by surprise. What did ‘The Problem Child’ say that raised so many eyebrows?

Jake Paul’s Ambitious MMA Debut Plan: A $10 Million Offer to Nate Diaz

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Weeks ago, Paul offered a whopping $10 million to Nate Diaz for an MMA fight, trying to entice him into the octagon. While the fight never materialized, Paul is still eager to explore the possibility of an MMA clash with the UFC veteran. In a recent interview, he revealed his ambitious plan, catching both interviewers and fans by surprise.

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The 26-year-old Paul expressed his interest in making his MMA debut against Diaz. He kicked off his bold jibes, stating, “Yeah – I have 10 million dollars for Nate Diaz, I want to fight him in MMA… We can fight August 5th – sure, but I want to fight him in MMA.”

However, it’s not just a regular MMA debut he’s after; he wants to take on Nate Diaz in the octagon. The offer is on the table, and Paul believes that the fight would be an exhilarating spectacle.

Jake Paul’s bold claim about his wrestling skills

During the interview, Paul confidently asserted that he would “f**k him up” in an MMA fight against Diaz. The claim is bold, considering Diaz’s status as a black belt under Caesar Gracie – a reputed BJJ legend known for his jiu-jitsu prowess.

But Jake Paul doesn’t seem fazed by Diaz’s credentials, and he has a compelling reason to back up his claim. He argued,

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“So guess what – so, to tap someone out what do you have to do? You have to get them to the ground… and I’m a better wrestler than Nate.”

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According to Paul, to tap someone out, you need to get them to the ground and employ grappling techniques. In that regard, he confidently stated that he is a better wrestler than Nate Diaz. Whether it’s a display of self-assurance or a strategic move to provoke Diaz into accepting the challenge, Paul’s claim has certainly garnered a ton of attention and reactions.

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What do you make of ‘The Problem Child’s claims? Is this just talk or are we in for a surprise, a mere week from the fight? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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