“This Fight Is About You…”: Weeks After Nate Diaz’s $10,000,000 Offer Refusal, PFL Founder Donn Davis Comes in With a New Pitch for the Ex-UFC Star

The aftermath of former UFC superstar Nate Diaz’s boxing debut against Jake Paul at the American Airlines Center keeps making headlines. Why? Well, after ‘The Problem Child’ won the bout via a unanimous decision, he offered the UFC veteran a whopping $10 million dollar MMA fight.

However, the Stockton Slapper refused the offer! Why? It’s because Jake Paul wants the fight to be under the banner of UFC’s rival promotion- the PFL(Professional Fighters League). However, Diaz refused to accept these terms and made his own demands. Now, the PFL Chairman himself has joined the talks for a negotiation with the former UFC superstar. So, what’s his pitch to the veteran Diaz?

Donn Davis’s public appeal to former UFC superstar Nate Diaz

This time Donn Davis – the Chairman of the PFL decided to approach Nate Diaz publicly. How? In what may be called a masterstroke, he directed a strong statement to the UFC veteran. Getting directly into the crux of his message, he tweeted out his pitch to Diaz on X:

Davis’s message underscores the notion that this potential matchup should revolve around the fighters themselves, rather than the organizations involved. He draws a historical parallel to the legendary Hagler vs. Hearns bout, emphasizing that it’s the fighters who take center stage and captivate fans worldwide.

Nate Diaz – His demands and desire for an MMA rematch against Jake Paul

Following his loss to Jake Paul in the boxing ring, Nate Diaz has continued to advocate for co-promotion under the Real Fight Inc. banner as a prerequisite for an MMA bout against Paul. Diaz has not hesitated to express his disdain for the PFL and Jake Paul himself. He even reminisced about the guillotine choke he attempted during their boxing match.

Diaz’s aspirations extend beyond just one fight, as he expressed interest in a second encounter with Jake Paul, either in MMA or boxing. He appears confident in his abilities and considers Paul an attainable opponent, even suggesting that a rematch could take place in the squared circle. However, given the convincing nature of his loss in their first boxing match, the likelihood of a rematch in the boxing world remains uncertain.

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As the negotiations unfold, it remains to be seen whether Nate Diaz and Jake Paul will come to an agreement that satisfies both parties and paves the way for a highly-anticipated showdown. Donn Davis’s public pitch adds an intriguing twist to this evolving story, promising excitement not only for the fighters involved but also for the passionate fans eagerly awaiting this potential clash. What do you think? Which promotion will win the bid for the event? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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