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Jon Jones, Nate Diaz and Ryan Garcia Play Poker in Tyga-Hosted VIP Tournament

Oscar Nascimento, MMA News Editor at AgentMMABy Oscar Nascimento
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Jon Jones, Nate Diaz and Ryan Garcia Play Poker in Tyga-Hosted VIP Tournament
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Jon Jones, Nate Diaz, Ryan Garcia, Nina Drama, and Tyga at the same table — the main card of the year, but with playing cards 🤯♠️ The rapper recently hosted an exclusive VIP poker tournament powered by @1win. Pure friendly showdown, maximum luxury vibes, and high-stakes energy. Tyga went head-to-head with MMA legends and fellow stars, with uncensored interviews captured for every guest. Expect a massive drop of exclusive recaps and backstage footage very soon 🔥

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Jon Jones and Nate Diaz sat down at the same poker table this month, joined by boxer Ryan Garcia, Nina Drama and host Tyga, at an exclusive VIP tournament powered by 1win.

The event was billed as a friendly showdown rather than a competitive stakes affair, though the setting leaned heavily on luxury and high-stakes atmosphere. Tyga played head-to-head with the combat sports names and other guests, and interviews with every attendee were recorded without censorship. Recaps and backstage footage from the evening are expected to be released soon.

Jon Jones
Jon Jones

The fighters at the table

Jones, nicknamed "Bones," arrives with a 28-1 record and is 39 years old. The orthodox fighter stands six-foot-four with an 84-inch reach, and his career numbers show 4.38 significant strikes landed per minute at 58 percent accuracy. He also averages 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Diaz, 41, is a southpaw out of the United States who trains with the Cesar Gracie Fight Team. His record stands at 22-13. He lands 4.57 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy and averages 1.3 submission attempts per 15 minutes, a reflection of the grappling skill that has long defined his style. He stands six feet tall with a 76-inch reach.

Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz

Why it matters

  • Jones and Diaz rarely share a stage outside of fight week, and the event pairs two of the sport's most recognizable names in a non-competitive setting.
  • Garcia's presence adds a boxing crossover element, underlining how combat sports stars increasingly mix with music and entertainment figures.
  • The coming wave of recaps and interviews gives fans an unfiltered look at several of the sport's personalities away from the cage.

No fight-related news came out of the gathering. For Jones and Diaz, it was an evening of cards rather than combat.

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