Jake Paul calls out Nate Diaz for potential MMA fight at MVPFL event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Jake Paul has officially called out Nate Diaz for a potential MMA matchup, emphasizing his push for the fight in light of the new MVP-PFL partnership. The challenge comes ahead of his next boxing match scheduled for later this year. Diaz has not responded publicly to the challenge, while observers speculate about the implications for both fighters' careers and their respective organizations. This fight could become a high-profile main event in the evolving of combat sports.
- •Jake Paul formally calls out Nate Diaz for an MMA bout.
- •Paul is set to compete in a boxing match before the proposed fight.
- •No response from Diaz has been reported regarding the challenge.
- •Partnership between MVP and PFL could enhance combat sports viewership.
- •Fight is speculated to headline major events in 2027.
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