Jake Paul eyes Nate Diaz for his MMA debut after recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Jake Paul is planning to make his MMA debut and targets Nate Diaz as a possible opponent. He is currently recovering from a jaw injury sustained in his boxing match against Anthony Joshua and expects to be cleared for full-contact sparring soon. Paul indicates that the fight with Diaz has been in discussions for some time and remains a potential matchup as Most Valuable Promotions expands into MMA. Although Paul has no prior MMA training, he is preparing to learn necessary techniques for the sport.
- •Paul plans to debut in MMA after recovering from a jaw injury.
- •He expects to be cleared for sparring in the coming weeks.
- •Nate Diaz is a target for Paul's first MMA fight.
- •Paul needs to learn grappling and kicking skills before debut.
- •Diaz previously fought under Most Valuable Promotions and lost to Mike Perry.
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — Jake Paul targets Nate Diaz for long-awaited MMA fight
"Jake Paul believes an MMA debut could be in his future once he returns from the jaw injury that has sidelined him since losing to Anthony Joshua.
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