The monumental clash between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz is finally over. The bout was an entertaining spectacle for combat sports lovers. After a ten-round battle, ‘The Problem Child’ made sure that he achieved a unanimous decision victory against the ex-UFC fighter. One of the highlights of the bout was Diaz trapping Paul in a guillotine choke in the tenth round, which is not allowed in a boxing match. However, the fans thoroughly enjoyed the moment when Paul found it hard to handle the Stockton native. Soon afterward, the referee came running to separate Diaz from choking Paul.
This act from the 38-year-old tempted ‘The Problem Child’ to decide on an MMA match against Diaz. Paul claimed that if it were an MMA match, he would have easily defeated Diaz through countermoves. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was not making a casual comment, as his later actions proved he was dead serious. Now, the 26-year-old has come forward with a perfect timeline for their MMA clash.
Jake Paul gives a timeline for the MMA bout
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Soon after the battle between Diaz and Paul, ESPN reported the latter had challenged the former UFC fighter to an MMA match. To make the MMA bout a reality, Paul and PFL are ready to put up a whopping $10 million. Now, Jake Paul has taken to his Instagram to give a timetable for the bout. After posting an image from the bout between him and Diaz, Paul wrote, “Give me 6 months and I’m making him tap.“
According to the sensational boxer, he needs six months to fight the 38-year-old. Diaz is a highly experienced MMA fighter who has fought in the UFC for over 15 years. On the other hand, Jake Paul is someone who has defeated top UFC fighters in the boxing ring. Now, the controversial figure is ready to broaden his horizons by trying his hand at MMA against Diaz.
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Nate Diaz was a tough opponent
Even though Nate Diaz lost the boxing match, he proved that he is one of the most durable athletes in combat sports. His latest opponent agrees with the fact that Diaz is a tough fighter. After the bout between ‘The Problem Child’ and the Stockton native, Paul praised Diaz for being a tough opponent. He said, “He’s tough. He’s real tough, that’s what he’s known for, but tough in this sport doesn’t work. I knocked him down, won basically every round, but he’s a warrior.“
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Later, he detailed how he could hurt Diaz in the first round, however; he kept coming and did a lot of damage. Diaz’s capability to take the bout up to 10 rounds surprised Paul. He further claimed that it’s been just three years since he started boxing, and within this short duration, he was able to beat the UFC legend. Do you think that an MMA bout between Nate Diaz and Jake Paul would come to fruition? And if so, who will win the re-match? Let us know in the comments below.
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