Nate Diaz posted a tweet in which he makes his fans confused. Apparently, the former UFC fighter who is waiting to make his professional boxing debut indicated that his fight against Paul will be 6 rounds.
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight fighter Nate Diaz became well-known for his aggressive fighting style, and charming demeanor but had last fought in September 2022.
The American mixed martial artist, who had ups and downs throughout his UFC career, later decided to use his Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts skills in the boxing ring as well.
Paul vs Diaz changes to 10 rounds bout
On 5 August at the Dallas American Airlines Centre, “The Problem Child” and the MMA veteran will square off. Regarding the number of rounds in Jake’s bout against Diaz, there has been some uncertainty.
Jake Paul confirms his fight vs Nate Diaz will be 10 rounds đł pic.twitter.com/dHGlhmYCWs
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) June 20, 2023
Apparently, the former UFC fighter and his team asked Jake’s team to make the battle ten rounds. The battle had originally been planned to go eight rounds. Lately, ten rounds were approved by the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulation yesterday.
The battle will still take place in the 185-pound weight division, though. Jake confirmed the update through a tweet. The debutant boxer has requested 10 rounds because, according to The Problem Child, that will be an advantage for Diaz.
Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz officially changed to a 10-round fight on Aug. 5 (@DamonMartin) https://t.co/Ti11cxhKLC pic.twitter.com/Q2pMWZlx1n
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 20, 2023
209’s reaction to the announcement left fans scratching heads
Many MMA fans including his own fans asked the question whether Diaz has changed his mind and now asking for 6. Joseph Herrera has stated, “nate is the king of fishing, so many people in here confused.”
“This is the part where the 40 year old legend starts to worry about getting knocked out cold for the first time by Jake Paul. Jake Paul literally had a ‘superfight’ division made on PFL. Why donât one of these MMA guys stipulate MMA first? Why didnât PFL stipulate that?” a user commented.
6 rounds
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) June 21, 2023
Another user commented from a different point of view. Khan stated, “He meant to say the 6th round in when he will finish jake.”
As the fight will be involving Jake, who’s already boxing for a few years now against Diaz, a debutant hence a user said, “The more rounds the more likely you are to win. He ainât got your cardio.”
Just say you arenât doin cardio at this point đ
— Sharp App: Sports Betting (@TheSharpApp) June 21, 2023
“Man Iâd like to see you tko Jake in the 6th. It would probably be my favorite fight of all time! ⌠except for Tyson vs Holyfield where Holyfield got his ear bit off⌠cuz I saw that ppv and it was CRAZY AF!!!” Dwight Mcceary commented.
Wiseman however, can not take it as an indication that Diaz is going to beat Jake in the 6th round as he said,” Nah guys he’s saying that it would take 6 rounds to whoop Jake, witch won’t happen nate. ”
Nate, go for the tri-Jake-alon⌠KO in boxing, KO in MMA, and finish with the Power Slap Stockton Style
— SmackDabTrader (@SmackDabTrader) June 21, 2023
“How is the guy known for toughness and endurance asking for less rounds.” Kenny Okoye said.
Another user made an interesting comment saying, “Can’t believe we are going to watch this man fight without witnessing those Stockton slaps and middle fingers coz of those boxing gloves.”
you make this whole round shit so coufed thing man as you the only one make me not be hype for this event anymore as i was after the press promo of sad of what you not know of you doing nate as you go from 10 you really agree to today of oriagn and now 8 to fine with now 6 you L
— max christoper (@Christo95716902) June 21, 2023
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