Nate Diaz has explicit reaction to Jake Paul's MMA call-out

Nate Diaz has accepted Jake Paul's call-out for an MMA rematch with a blunt two-word invitation posted to social media. Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, recently challenged Diaz to fight under mixed martial arts rules while promoting the newly announced merger between Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League. The pair previously met in a boxing match in 2018 that marked Diaz's professional debut in the sport; Paul won by unanimous decision over ten rounds.

Diaz's response—"Pull the fuck up"—suggests he's willing to take the fight. Paul has framed a potential MMA clash with Diaz as a major moment for combat sports, claiming it could reshape the landscape of the industry. However, Paul's credentials in MMA are unproven; he has a wrestling background and professional boxing experience but claims never to have trained jiu-jitsu or kicking.

Diaz (21–14) is in a vulnerable position heading into such a bout. His last win came nearly four years ago against Tony Ferguson in his final UFC appearance. Most recently, he suffered a loss to Mike Perry at MVP's inaugural MMA event. A fight with Paul would represent a significant step back in terms of competition level for the former UFC fighter, but Diaz's apparent willingness to engage suggests the financial incentive or novelty of the matchup may be enough to draw him in.