Diaz Tells Paul To Pull Up After MVP-PFL Merger
This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. See our affiliate disclosure.
Nate Diaz has finally answered Jake Paul's challenge for an MMA bout, posting a short message to the celebrity boxer after the MVP-PFL merger announcement.
Paul, who holds a boxing win over Diaz from their 2023 matchup, told reporters he wants to make his cage debut against the Stockton veteran once the merger closes in early 2027, according to MMA Mania. Diaz responded on social media with two words: "Pull up."
🎟️ Get tickets: Buy tickets to UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan on Ticketmaster →
What Diaz Brings To A Cage Fight With Paul
A mixed rules setting would allow Diaz to use his jiu-jitsu, which has produced submission wins over Conor McGregor, Tony Ferguson, and Jim Miller during his UFC run. The 41-year-old has shown less interest in Paul's previous callouts but may have fewer options after losing to Mike Perry in a bare-knuckle bout in May.
Diaz holds a 21-14 professional MMA record. Paul has never competed in a sanctioned mixed martial arts contest. The merged promotion has not confirmed whether the fight is in development.
Reported via:
Related Fighters & Stats
Get Ringside Updates
Fight announcements, results, and analysis delivered to your inbox. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Join the discussion
Loading the discussion…