UFC legend Nate Diaz has a number of MMA fights deliberate for the long run, however his plans do not appear to incorporate arch-rival Conor McGregor.
Diaz is scheduled to face fellow UFC veteran “Platinum” Mike Perry on Netflix’s first MMA card on Might sixteenth. This will likely be his first MMA combat since parting methods with the UFC with a win over Tony Ferguson in 2022.
It’s going to undoubtedly be a really robust check for Perry, however Diaz is already desirous about his subsequent transfer.
Throughout a podcast look with comic Theo Fung earlier this week, Diaz was requested who he want to combat in MMA subsequent after Perry. His reply? Jake Paul.
Paul, after all, is the promoter of the Might sixteenth Netflix MMA card. However he and Diaz have historical past. The YouTuber turned boxer turned combat promoter defeated Diaz by choice within the ring in 2023.
Diaz defined to Von:
Nate Diaz desires rematch with Jake Paul, not UFC rival Conor McGregor
Nate Diaz desires Jake Paul to be subsequent in MMA after declining combat with Conor McGregor 👀
“I am searching the Jake Paul scumbag. Me and Conor will combat once more when the time is true.”
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— Completely satisfied Punch (@HappyPunch) March 31, 2026
“I’m going after the Jake Paul shit,” the UFC veteran stated. “I believed I beat Paul (once I boxed), however it was his massive present.
“I am on the hunt. I will wipe his ass out. I’ve bought to combat Perry–a massive job in entrance of me–and the combat with Paul.”
Paul has solely targeted on boxing to this point and has by no means competed in MMA earlier than. Nonetheless, he has repeatedly expressed curiosity in attempting out the game and even briefly partnered with the PFL to make it occur, however that plan proved to be “pointless”.
“I do know he stated he wished to attempt[MMA],” Diaz stated incredulously. “That is what he is saying.”
Diaz’s alternative of Paul as Perry’s subsequent MMA opponent might come as a shock to some. Most followers most likely anticipated him to go for a tiebreaker trilogy with UFC rival Conor McGregor. However he does not assume the timing is true.
“Conor and I intend to combat once more when the time is true,” he stated.
If Nate Diaz defeats Mike Perry, who would you prefer to see combat subsequent?
