Jake Paul wants UFC to ‘free Nate Diaz’ after release request

It seems to be like contract negotiations have formally gone south for Nate Diaz and the UFC. Diaz has been on the lookout for a combat for a number of weeks. With no progress being made towards a suitable combat, Diaz took to Twitter to request his launch.

“I apologize for asking on-line however u don’t give me a combat asap I obtained s–t to do,” Diaz wrote.

The UFC is required to supply him at the least three fights yearly. Earlier in 2022, Diaz was provided a combat with super-prospect Khamzat Chimaev. The Dagestani-born Chimaev shouldn't be somebody that anybody has wished to combat. At present, he has extra wins within the UFC (4) than he does strikes absorbed (one), per UFC Stats.

The UFC seemingly knew that Diaz would reject a combat towards Chimaev, one of many sports activities hottest and scariest prospects.

Nate Diaz wants out of his contract, could fight Jake Paul
Nate Diaz smokes after a combat towards Leon Edwards
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We haven’t seen the legendary Diaz since June, when he suffered a loss by unanimous choice to Leon Edwards. Nevertheless, you wouldn’t know that he misplaced if you happen to noticed the fan’s response throughout Diaz’s post-fight press convention.

Is Dana White holding Nate Diaz hostage from Jake Paul?

All the time a fan favourite, Diaz is without doubt one of the greatest stars that the UFC has at this time. Shedding him could be a significant loss to the promotion. And much more, Dana White and his brass on the UFC might be fearful a few potential Jake Paul-Diaz boxing match.

Boxing sensation Jake Paul not too long ago knocked out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. There was no information of his subsequent opponent. Nevertheless, it might seem that Paul is flirting with the thought of one other YouTuber vs. UFC boxing match.

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Diaz brings followers in from all around the world. Woodley reportedly made $2 million to combat Paul in December. Diaz would simply be value double what Woodley made, and possibly greater than that.

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