Published 14:57 IST, August 6th 2023
'Nate was ready for another 10 rounds': MMA world reacts to Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight
Jake Paul defeated Nate Diaz on the judges' scorecards. The YouTuber-turned-boxer showed significant progress, but Diaz got the appreciation from the MMA world.
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Jake Paul defeated Nate Diaz in a thrilling 10-round battle at the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, winning by unanimous decision. The MMA legend, Diaz, was obviously the crowd's favourite, but he couldn't compete with Paul's youth, strength, and superior boxing talents.
3 things you need to know
- Jake Paul arrived to battle Diaz on a tank
- Logan Paul comes immediately following WWE SummerSlam 2023 to witness his brother's match
- Jake Paul completely controlled the bout
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What is the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight result?
Jake Paul received scores of 97-92, 98-91, and 98-91 from the judges, who believed that he deserved to win after his outstanding performance throughout the competition. Diaz, who was making his professional boxing debut, demonstrated perseverance, but he was unable to overcome Paul.
Jake, throughout the competition, proved his prowess in a round-by-round display. Paul gained an early lead (10-9) in Round 1 due to some powerful lefts. Diaz attempted to be more aggressive in the second round, but Paul's well-timed body smashes and combos kept him in the lead (20-18). Paul won round three (30-27) despite Diaz's advances due to his sharp uppercuts and powerful punches. In Round 4, Paul continued to lead (39-37) as Diaz retaliated with a barrage of blows. In Round 5, Paul maintained his commanding lead (49-45) until his powerful left hook knocked Diaz to the ground. Paul defeated Diaz with scores of 59-54, 69-63, 78-73, 88-82, and 98-91, demonstrating his superiority throughout the battle.
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How did MMA world react to Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz?
The MMA world showed excitement throughout the 10 rounds and appreciated Diaz's efforts on his first professional boxing match. Jake was the dominant of the game, but still wasn't able to match the endurence level of the former UFC star.
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14:56 IST, August 6th 2023