Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz results: Paul knocks down Diaz, scores unanimous decision win
AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER, DALLAS — Like it or not, Jake Paul's unlikely transition from YouTuber to professional boxer continues.
"The Problem Child" rebounded from his his first loss as a boxer to Tommy Fury with a unanimous decision over Nate Diaz in front of a sold out crowd. Diaz's unorthodox style led to some clubbing blows vs. Paul, but it was the latter's clean punches from a distance and a fifth-round knockdown that impressed the judges in the victory. The judges scored it 98-91, 98-91 and 97-92 in favor of Paul.
Paul improved to 5-0 against former UFC fighters with the win, but offered to face Diaz in an MMA-style fight for $10 million. Diaz seemed to agree to the bout, but only time will tell if such a fight takes place. For now, Paul can enjoy getting back in the winning column.
Diaz looked lethargic early, spelling what could have been an early finish for the MMA fighter. But he ultimately settled in and found he could make Paul uncomfortable with pressure and inside work.
The fight also allowed Paul to showcase a few new wrinkles in his foray into the sweet science, including a long jab to the body and an uppercut on the inside. He also caught Diaz marching forward and ran him into a hook that sent him to the canvas. Though he wasn't hurt, Diaz appeared to know he had ground to make up.
Diaz gained some momentum in the second half of the fight, and even rocked Paul with a right hand late in the eighth round. But his showmanship hurt his chances at winning in what ultimately was a victory for Paul.
There will remain questions on how Paul will do when he steps back into the ring with a fighter with pro boxing experience. Until then, each and every Paul fight remains an event.
Logan Paul made it for the ending of his brothers win over nate Diaz. Logan was still wearing his ring attire from his match with Ricochet at WWE Summerslam, with a shiner under one eye.
Jake Paul wins unanimous decision over Nate Diaz
Scores: 97-92, 98-91 & 98-91
Round 10: Paul lands a jab and follows with a right hand. That doesn't stop Diaz from moving forward. Paul slams a right hand into Diaz's face. Paul is pouring it on but Diaz begs him to come forward. There's a brawl in the crowd and Diaz lights Paul up with a combination as that happens. Paul lands an uppercut, big left hand by Diaz, and the fight comes to a close.
Round 9: Diaz fakes like he's hurt after a Paul punch. A pair of hard jabs backs Diaz off briefly. Hard right hand from Paul. Diaz rumbles forward again. Hard straight right from Diaz. Two big left uppercuts from Diaz and he's talking to Paul now. Diaz banging away on Paul on the inside. Tons of pressure from Diaz. Left hook and a right hand from Diaz. Another strong round.
Round 8: The Diaz pressure continues. He wants to get on the inside but Paul jabs and circles away. Combination from Diaz and a lead right hand. More clubbing blows from Diaz on the inside. Paul trying to fight Diaz off but he won't go away. Diaz landing combinations and marches forward. Body head and a pair of uppercuts. Diaz is surging. He's banging away on Paul on the inside. Strong Diaz round and a right hand hurts Paul at the end!
Round 7: Diaz pressing forward as Paul tries to back him off. Paul bangs a right to the body and lands a short left. Hard straight right hand lands for Paul. Diaz with a combination. Diaz with a combination on the inside and Paul returns fire with a right hand.Diaz banging away on Paul on the inside. Body shots from Diaz. He won't stop coming forward.
Round 6: Paul slips a right hand between Diaz's gloves. Big combination from Paul that ends with a right hand. Diaz still fighting back. Hard left hook from Paul lands. Diaz lands a short combination on the inside and goes to work. Paul backs up and lands a right hand. Not a whole lot from either fighter this round but Paul takes it with the cleaner punches.
Round 5: Paul misses a wide hook and Diaz smiles. Diaz is applying a lot of pressure. Left hand from Paul drops Diaz! Diaz is up and here comes Paul. Big uppercut rocks Diaz. He's all over him. Paul is cracking Diaz. Diaz comes rumbling back but he looks gassed. They battle on the inside and Diaz is surging forward as the round closes.
Round 4: Big uppercut from Paul lifts Diaz's head up on the inside. Diaz lands a pair of uppercuts of his own. Diaz marching forward and clubbing Paul with short punches. Hard uppercut by Diaz lands clean. Nice work on the inside by Diaz. It ain't pretty but it's effective. Paul trying to get some space but Diaz continues to crowd him. Combination on the inside and a left hand moves Paul into the ropes. Diaz continues clubbing Paul on the inside. He's making this a dogfight. His best round by far.
Round 3: Diaz is trying to make it ugly and rough for Paul. Smart. Paul lands an uppercut. Paul wraps a pair of hooks around Diaz's gloves. Hard left hook from Paul lands clean. Diaz comes battling back with a combination. Paul lands a sweeping hook. More body shots. Diaz rumbles in with a combination. Big right hand from Paul to close the round.
Round 2: Diaz looks lost in there. Diaz throws a slow combination that Paul blocks. Diaz lands a right hand and now they are battling on the inside. Diaz points at Paul. Jab and a right to the body by Paul. Right hand lands flush. And another but Diaz returns fire with a sneaky right hand of his own. Body shots from Paul. Better round by Diaz but maybe not enough.
Round 1: A little showmanship from both to start the fight. Loud chants for Diaz. Big left hand from Paul and a combination. Paul tears into Diaz with a hard right hand. He's all over Diaz already. Short right-hand rocks Diaz. Diaz gathers himself but just looks out of sync. Body shot from Paul Diaz has nothing so far.
