Jake Paul isn't just planning to run the new MVP MMA promotion after the merger with PFL — he's also ready to step back into the cage.
The 29-year-old has two big-name opponents in mind.
During a recent interview, Paul was asked if he was targeting his longtime rival Nate Diaz. His response was clear: "Yeah, Nate Diaz.
Mike Perry would be great."
Paul expressed strong interest in a Diaz fight, noting that the conversation has been ongoing for years. "It just never made complete sense.
I think up until this moment, things just got a lot more serious with this announcement. So, I want the Nate Diaz MMA fight very, very bad."
His company, Most Valuable Promotions, is merging with the Professional Fighters League, and fights will be held under the MVP MMA banner.
History in the Ring
Paul and Diaz have a history that dates back years. They already fought in a boxing match in August 2023, which Paul won by unanimous decision.
While Paul had the edge in boxing, an MMA fight could favor Diaz, who has been competing in MMA since 2004.
Paul also has a past with Mike Perry.
Perry was his sparring partner in early 2021, and after clips of their session leaked, the two exchanged words.
Paul later beat Perry in a boxing match in 2024.
Both matchups are appealing to Paul, and likely to fans as well.
When asked about his vision for MVP MMA and whether the goal is to compete with the UFC, Paul made it clear they won't back down.
"One thousand percent, it's war."
He compared the competition to "Coke versus Pepsi," pointing out that they have drawn more viewers than the UFC's White House card.
"I love Donnie and we're going to make MMA great again."
Paul's bottom line: "We can compete. We are competing and we're out competing.
So, it'll be exciting and interesting."
