Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz MMA debut confirmed? What we know so far
Jake Paul is scheduled to face form UFC fighter Mike Perry and Mike Tyson in boxing matches this year. However, fans are awaiting Paul's MMA debut.
economictimes.indiatimes.comI don’t currently have live access to up-to-the-minute headlines, but here’s the latest widely covered context on Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul up to now:
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The most notable recent high-profile boxing bout between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz occurred on August 5, 2023, in Dallas, where Paul defeated Diaz by unanimous decision after 10 rounds. Diaz was competitive throughout, but Paul landed a clearer scoring edge over the distance. citation:[1][2]
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Since that boxing matchup, there has been ongoing talk about potential rematches or crossover opportunities (including Diaz’s interest in MMA-related future bouts and Paul exploring additional boxing and potential MMA-debut discussions), but as of early 2024–2025 reporting, no confirmed rematch had been finalized. Various outlets tracked speculative discussions around rematches or MMA crossovers, with no definitive agreement in place at that time. citations:[2][3][5][7]
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In 2025–2026 coverage, Jake Paul’s focus shifted toward other marquee boxing exhibitions and potential business/partnering arrangements, while Nate Diaz’s post-UFC career continued to feature in boxing/MMA rumor mills and promotional chatter, but no definitive date for a Diaz-Paul rematch had been officially announced in this period. citations:[5][8][9]
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