Jake Paul stated on Theo Von's podcast that he plans to fight Nate Diaz under MMA rules if Diaz can defeat Mike Perry. Paul called Diaz the easiest and worst boxer he has ever fought, and emphasized he wants to face him in MMA despite having enough money already. He swore on his deceased mother's life about his intentions. Paul expressed confidence that the MMA bout will happen, though no specific timeline or details were provided.
Jake Paul has publicly declared his intention to fight Nate Diaz under MMA rules, but only if Diaz first gets past Mike Perry in their upcoming bout.
Paul made the statement on Theo Von's podcast, calling out the matchup in emphatic fashion. He described Diaz as the easiest and worst boxer he has ever faced, yet made clear he still wants to compete against him — this time under full MMA rules. In an unusual display of conviction, Paul swore on his deceased mother's life to underscore his commitment to making the fight happen. No timeline, promoter, or specific terms were attached to the announcement.
Nate Diaz, 41, carries a 22-13-0 record and has long been one of the most recognizable names in combat sports. The Stockton native trains out of the Cesar Gracie Fight Team and fights out of a southpaw stance. Standing six feet tall with a 76-inch reach, Diaz averages 4.57 significant strikes per minute and attempts 1.3 submissions per 15 minutes, reflecting the dangerous ground game that has defined his career.
Standing in Diaz's way first is Mike Perry, known as "Platinum," who holds a 14-8-0 professional record at 34 years old. The orthodox striker stands five feet ten inches tall with a 71-inch reach and lands 4.32 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy, making him a legitimate offensive threat for any opponent.
Why it matters
- Paul's conditional callout puts pressure on the Diaz-Perry matchup, raising its stakes considerably
- A Diaz victory would set up a high-profile MMA crossover event featuring one of the sport's most beloved veterans
- Diaz's submission-oriented skill set would present Paul with an entirely different challenge from their original boxing encounter
- Perry's own striking volume makes the prerequisite fight genuinely competitive and difficult to predict
