Jake Paul’s reaction to Nate Diaz’s surprise guillotine choke during their boxing match was a mix of shock and disbelief, saying, “He genuinely choked me!”
In their Saturday night boxing duel, Paul experienced a taste of MMA tactics from Diaz. During the final moments of the 10th round, while both fighters were locked in a clinch, Paul dropped his head inadvertently, allowing Diaz to momentarily apply a guillotine choke. This fleeting submission move led to Diaz playfully taunting Paul, who has been vocal about his desire for an MMA rematch.
Paul, expressing his surprise at the post-fight press conference, said, “He truly was choking me. I was thinking, this is insane! I didn’t expect him to let go, but he did. Of course, I’m not going to attempt to counter it in a boxing match, but it was amusing. I thought, this is just wild.”
Having signed with the PFL, Paul has made it clear that he plans to transition to MMA and aims for Diaz as his first opponent.
Despite Paul having the upper hand in their boxing match, he is expected to be a considerable underdog against Diaz in an MMA bout. Regardless, Paul insists on his readiness to take on the challenge, even guaranteeing Diaz a $10 million purse for an MMA fight in the PFL.
Adding another intriguing twist to the story, Paul claims he did have a counter for Diaz’s guillotine choke, but it’s not permitted in boxing.
He added, “That’s why I’m interested in a rematch in MMA. It’s thrilling. I’m game for all of it. If it were MMA, I would’ve shot for a double-leg takedown, hoisted him up and slammed him on his head.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Jake Paul Nate Diaz rematch
What was Jake Paul’s reaction to Nate Diaz’s guillotine choke during their boxing match?
Is Jake Paul considering a transition to MMA?
Yes, Jake Paul has indicated a strong interest in transitioning to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He has even expressed his desire for Nate Diaz to be his first opponent in the MMA arena.
What is Jake Paul’s proposed offer to Nate Diaz for an MMA match?
Jake Paul has offered Nate Diaz a $10 million purse to fight him in an MMA match under the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
What was the unusual event during the boxing match between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz?
During the boxing match, Nate Diaz managed to apply a brief guillotine choke on Jake Paul. This move is typically seen in MMA, not boxing, leading to a moment of surprise and amusement.
How does Jake Paul intend to respond to similar MMA moves in future matches?
Jake Paul claims he had a countermove to Diaz’s guillotine choke but could not employ it due to the rules of boxing. He stated that if it were an MMA match, he would have attempted a double-leg takedown, lifted his opponent, and slammed him on his head.
More about Jake Paul Nate Diaz rematch
- Jake Paul’s Post-Fight Press Conference
- Boxing vs MMA: Key Differences
- Jake Paul’s MMA Career Plans
- Professional Fighters League (PFL)
- Nate Diaz’s Fight Record
