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 made a dramatic vow, swearing on his mother's life and dismissing Diaz as the easiest and worst boxer he has ever faced. He expressed strong interest in an MMA bout with Diaz, saying he doesn't care about the money at this point and believes the fight will happen. The two previously met in a boxing match, which Paul references as being sufficient for some fans.
Jake Paul has issued a conditional MMA callout to Nate Diaz, stating on Theo Von's podcast that he intends to fight Diaz under mixed martial arts rules — but only if Diaz first gets past Mike Perry.
Paul was blunt in his assessment of his previous boxing encounter with Diaz, swearing on his mother's life while dismissing the Stockton native as the easiest and worst boxer he has ever faced. Despite that contempt, Paul said he has genuine interest in an MMA matchup and that money is no longer the driving factor — he simply believes the fight will happen.
Nate Diaz, 41, carries a professional record of 22-13-0 and has long been one of the most recognizable names in combat sports. The six-foot southpaw from the Cesar Gracie Fight Team sports a 76-inch reach and lands 4.57 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy. Diaz is equally dangerous on the mat, averaging 1.3 submission attempts per 15 minutes, a reminder that any MMA contest with him carries serious grappling risk.
Standing in the way of that matchup is Mike Perry, known as Platinum, who holds a 14-8-0 record at 34 years of age. The five-foot-ten orthodox striker actually edges Diaz in striking accuracy at 47 percent and lands 4.32 significant strikes per minute, making him a credible punching threat in his own right. Perry operates as an independent fighter and brings a compact, pressure-heavy style built around his 71-inch reach.
Why it matters
- A Paul vs. Diaz MMA bout would mark a significant crossover moment, shifting their rivalry from boxing into a format that heavily favors Diaz's submission game
- Diaz's 1.3 submission attempts per 15 minutes would pose a threat Paul has never faced at this level in a sanctioned contest
- Perry's outcome directly controls whether this callout advances, giving his next fight added narrative weight in two separate storylines
