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Jake Paul offers solution to proposed Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones fight, suggests cross promoted event on ESPN

jake paulJake Paul offers optimistic resolution to the current Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones situation. Yesterday, it was revealed that that Ngannou had signed a monumental deal with the PFL after leaving the UFC earlier this year. While many took the opportunity to congratulate ‘The Predator’ for the achievement once proposed foe, Jones, certainly did not. The […]

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Jake Paul offers optimistic resolution to the current Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones situation.

Yesterday, it was revealed that that Ngannou had signed a monumental deal with the PFL after leaving the UFC earlier this year. While many took the opportunity to congratulate ‘The Predator’ for the achievement once proposed foe, Jones, certainly did not.

The two had been tipped to face one another, the fight ultimately fell through but that hasn’t stopped them from going back and forth.

‘Calling yourself the baddest man on the planet from across the street, who does that? Lol’- Jones Tweeted following the news.

‘Then cross the street’- Ngannou replied.

Jake Paul proposes a solution

Paul also announced that he had signed a deal with PFL earlier this year, and of course chimed in with his own idea.

‘Or let’s have PFL and UFC work together and put on a massive event on ESPN. Ngannou vs Jones, Nunes vs Harrison, Edwards vs Doumbe & of course Diaz vs Paul after I knock his ass out in boxing. Francis, Kayla, Cedric you in?‘- Jake Paul

While Paul’s idea is a nice one, it is about as unrealistic as it gets. Cross promotion in MMA is rare, and when it comes to the biggest competitors in the space – unheard of. Paul may think his handful of fights as a glorified white collar boxer may be enough for him to be a combat sports strategist and matchmaker but, anyone who has the any clue would know that this ‘event’ would never happen.

Still though, PFL are making significant effort in levelling the playing field with the UFC, who have dominated the sport for some time now. Hopefully all these moves, singing and expansion lead to a better product for the fans.

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Jake Paul, Nate Diaz fight first week ticket sales a success, 60% already sold

jake paulTicket sales for the upcoming Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz fight is off to a good start according to reports. The combat sports world is just under three months away from another twist to the strange shape the boxing landscape has taken. Influencer turned boxer, Paul will fight UFC legend, Diaz, across either three minute […]

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Ticket sales for the upcoming Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz fight is off to a good start according to reports.

The combat sports world is just under three months away from another twist to the strange shape the boxing landscape has taken. Influencer turned boxer, Paul will fight UFC legend, Diaz, across either three minute rounds on August 5 in Dallas, Texas.

Although we are still some time away, the star power of both men seems to be to be a recipe for success. According to reports from the Sports Business Journal, the event sold 60% of the tickets in their first week, which includes 90% of the floor and lower-bowl seats.

The American Airlines Center has a capacity of around 20,000, and although the tickets for this fight are priced higher than some of Paul’s most recent events it has already exceeded bigger gates than other Paul fights.  

There is still VIP floor seats that were still available today on Ticketmaster’s website going for as much as $3,506, while lower-bowl seats priced at $131.50.

Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz

While Jake Paul has certainly built his own star, with his last fight against Tommy Fury being a commercial success, it would be unfair to deny that Diaz will also play. Paul skills as a boxer have also made significant advancement, and while he is far off a decent level professional he will also hold a size and youth advantage over the 38-year-old.

Diaz’s toughness is now something of legend and his boxing had always been one of the strongest parts of his game – along with stories of sparring sessions with one of boxing best fighters of the 2010’s, Andre Ward. However, we are yet to see how Diaz will take to the squared circle, something which MMA fighters have struggled with in the past.

How do you see Nate Diaz Vs. Jake Paul going?

Nate Diaz sees request for marijuana exemption ahead of Jake Paul fight denied by Texas commission

Nate DiazNate Diaz’s request for a marijuana exemption from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has been denied. The Stockton Samurai is scheduled for an August 5 clash with ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Diaz will be making his professional boxing debut but was dealt a blow ahead […]

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Nate Diaz’s request for a marijuana exemption from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has been denied.

The Stockton Samurai is scheduled for an August 5 clash with ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Diaz will be making his professional boxing debut but was dealt a blow ahead of the bout when it was revealed that he would be subject to testing for performance-enhancing and recreational drugs, including marijuana. Anyone who is familiar with Nate Diaz or his brother, Nick, Diaz, knows that the two are quite fond of recreational marijuana use, often flaunting it at events, press conferences, and even while submitting a test to the United States Anti-Doping Agency.

While most combat sports organizations and USADA have become more relaxed when it comes to fighters testing positive for marijuana metabolites, Texas continues to be a zero-tolerance state. With his bout against Jake Paul being regulated by the TDLR, Nate Diaz will be subject to drug testing by both the TDLR and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, or VADA.

“We will be working with VADA on testing prior to the fight and will be in compliance with all VADA rules, as well as the rules and regulations set forth by TDLR,” Real Fight, Inc. President and Diaz manager Zach Rosenfield told High Times via MMA Mania.

Nate Diaz joked that his fight with Jake Paul should be scuttled to California

Upon learning about Texas’ strict rules against marijuana, Nate Diaz suggested the fight move to California.

Whether or not Nate Diaz abstains from his first love, Mary Jane, remains to be seen, but in reality, the consequences of continuing to partake would not amount to much if he chooses not to pursue a professional boxing career beyond his August 5 debut. Should he win the bout, Diaz’s victory would be overturned by the TDLR, but he would still pocket a whole lot of money en route to a potential return to the Octagon where marijuana use is no longer an issue.

Jake Paul wants to scrap with UFC star Conor McGregor in the ring, cage: ‘We could do a two part series’

Jake PaulJake Paul wants to compete against Irish superstar Conor McGregor in both boxing and mixed martial arts. The Problem Child’ is expected to make his return to the squared circle on August 5 as he is set to fight ex-UFC star Nate Diaz at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. While discussing the highly anticipated […]

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Jake Paul wants to compete against Irish superstar Conor McGregor in both boxing and mixed martial arts.

The Problem Child’ is expected to make his return to the squared circle on August 5 as he is set to fight ex-UFC star Nate Diaz at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. While discussing the highly anticipated clash with TMZ Sports, Jake Paul suggested that he and Conor McGregor could book a two-part series that would see them clash in the boxing ring before moving to the PFL Smart Cage.

“We could do a two-part series,” Paul said when asked if he would prefer a boxing match against McGregor. “One boxing, one MMA in PFL. Make it happen, no problem.”

Jake Paul Says a Fight with Conor McGregor Would Be the Biggest in Combat Sports

Earlier this year, Jake Paul announced that he would be making his MMA debut for the PFL in either late 2023 or early 2024. No exact date or opponent has been announced for his first appearance inside the Smart Cage, but ‘The Problem Child’ is clearly aiming high calling for UFC company man Conor McGregor to jump ship and meet under the Professional Fighters League banner.

“(Diaz) wants to beat me, then go back to the UFC and fight Conor. I’mma knock him out, do what Conor couldn’t do, and then Conor’s gonna have no choice (but) to make the biggest fight in combat sports, which would be me versus him – as long as his boss and his dad lets him do it,” Paul said. “So that’s what’s funny about it is he’s gonna have to get permission. But I’m my own boss, and I get to make my own decisions, and I would love to see that fight and make that fight happen.”

This is far from the first time that Jake Paul has attempted to goad McGregor into a flame war online, but it’s hard to imagine the former two-division world champion giving ‘The Problem Child’ the time of day.

Would you like to see Jake Paul vs. Conor McGregor? And if so, inside a ring or a cage?

Drake reacts to embarrassing Nate Diaz, Jake Paul press conference moment: ‘This is a weak generation’

Drake weak generation Jake Paul Nate Diaz press conference questionDrake reacts to cringeworthy media member at the Nate Diaz Vs.  Jake Paul press conference, labels new generation at ‘weak’. The first press conference for the Paul Vs. Diaz boxing match took place just a couple of days ago, and rather than either fighter grabbing most of the headlines – it was a media member […]

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Drake reacts to cringeworthy media member at the Nate Diaz Vs.  Jake Paul press conference, labels new generation at ‘weak’.

The first press conference for the Paul Vs. Diaz boxing match took place just a couple of days ago, and rather than either fighter grabbing most of the headlines – it was a media member and employee of Jake Paul.

During the Q&A section of the event, Dereck Sullivan, an employee of Paul’s who produces content for Betr, asked Diaz for a fight with his brother Nick, before disrespecting his fighting skills.

“Nate, I’m actually a boxer myself and I’ve been trying to get into this undercard,” Sullivan began. “I’m just wondering if you think I could fight your brother, Nick, because if he’s anything like you I think I’d beat his f—king ass.”

Drake reacts to press conference

Via his Instagram, hip-hop artist Drake reacted to the embarrassing press conference moment.

‘Man why would u play with a real g. this is a weak generation.’- Drake.

In response to this, Sullivan would issue an ‘apology’ before calling out the musician to a boxing matchup via the Betr Instagram, in what is a clear attempt to get more attention from the incident.

“I would like to apologise for the question I asked at the Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz press conference,” Sullivan said. “I would especially like to apologise to my boss Jake Paul and I would definitely want to apologise to Nate Diaz. Nate, please don’t hurt me, but if you do I definitely deserve it.”

Having said all this, Nick Diaz, the contracts been sent and Drake and I see fucking calling me out on you Instagram story, saying I’m what’s wrong with his generation. if you have a problem, come see me in the ring.”

Do you agree with Drake?

Drake reacts to embarrassing Nate Diaz, Jake Paul press conference moment: ‘This is a weak generation’

Drake weak generation Jake Paul Nate Diaz press conference questionDrake reacts to cringeworthy media member at the Nate Diaz Vs.  Jake Paul press conference, labels new generation at ‘weak’. The first press conference for the Paul Vs. Diaz boxing match took place just a couple of days ago, and rather than either fighter grabbing most of the headlines – it was a media member […]

Drake weak generation Jake Paul Nate Diaz press conference question

Drake reacts to cringeworthy media member at the Nate Diaz Vs.  Jake Paul press conference, labels new generation at ‘weak’.

The first press conference for the Paul Vs. Diaz boxing match took place just a couple of days ago, and rather than either fighter grabbing most of the headlines – it was a media member and employee of Jake Paul.

During the Q&A section of the event, Dereck Sullivan, an employee of Paul’s who produces content for Betr, asked Diaz for a fight with his brother Nick, before disrespecting his fighting skills.

“Nate, I’m actually a boxer myself and I’ve been trying to get into this undercard,” Sullivan began. “I’m just wondering if you think I could fight your brother, Nick, because if he’s anything like you I think I’d beat his f—king ass.”

Drake reacts to press conference

Via his Instagram, hip-hop artist Drake reacted to the embarrassing press conference moment.

‘Man why would u play with a real g. this is a weak generation.’- Drake.

In response to this, Sullivan would issue an ‘apology’ before calling out the musician to a boxing matchup via the Betr Instagram, in what is a clear attempt to get more attention from the incident.

“I would like to apologise for the question I asked at the Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz press conference,” Sullivan said. “I would especially like to apologise to my boss Jake Paul and I would definitely want to apologise to Nate Diaz. Nate, please don’t hurt me, but if you do I definitely deserve it.”

Having said all this, Nick Diaz, the contracts been sent and Drake and I see fucking calling me out on you Instagram story, saying I’m what’s wrong with his generation. if you have a problem, come see me in the ring.”

Do you agree with Drake?