Mike Perry leaves Jake Paul looking uncomfortable after brutal win over Nate Diaz
Mike Perry delivered a dominant and violent victory over Nate Diaz, forcing a corner stoppage after two rounds due to the extent of Diaz's damage. In his post-fight interview, Perry directly called out Jake Paul for an MMA bout, catching Paul off guard and prompting a hesitant response. The challenge adds pressure to Paul's potential move to MMA, despite his previous boxing win over Perry.
- ▪Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz via corner stoppage after two rounds due to a bloody and one-sided performance.
- ▪Perry used his post-fight interview to call out Jake Paul for an MMA fight, shifting focus to a potential rematch.
- ▪Jake Paul responded cautiously, referencing his previous boxing victory over Perry but not fully committing to the MMA challenge.
- ▪Paul had recently confirmed his interest in MMA but stated boxing would come first.
- ▪The two fighters previously met in a boxing match in July 2024, which Paul won by stoppage in the sixth round.
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