Breaking: Jake Paul calls out Nate Diaz for two-fight deal featuring MMA and Boxing matchups
Jake Paul has revealed that he is offering Nate Diaz a two-fight deal, which includes one fight in the Professional Fighters' League (PFL) and one fight in a boxing ring.
Earlier today, it was announced that Jake Paul has signed a multi-fight contract with the PFL to compete. Furthermore, the 25-year-old and his business partner Nakisa Bidarian now also own equity in the organization.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Welcome to the Professional Fighters League @jakepaul https://t.co/pgMDUprK6S
As part of the deal to sign Paul, he and his partner are co-founders of a new division in the PFL known as Super Fight. The division is exclusively for Pay-Per-Views and will only feature well-established fighters who will be able to draw paying customers.
In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Jake Paul discussed his sensational deal with the PFL and revealed he wants his first fight against current free-agent Nate Diaz:
"I'm so dedicated to this that I've offered Nate Diaz a two-fight deal. First, we box, then six months later we fight MMA in the PFL smartcage and lay it all on the line. If that's not balls, then I don't know what is? Nate Diaz. I'm down to fight you in your own damn sport! It's a two-fight deal, let's make it happen."
Catch the full announcement video here:
Jake Paul's new deal with PFL see's fighters earn minimum 50% of PPV revenue
Jake Paul has been one of the most outspoken MMA entities when it comes to Dana White and the UFC's current policies in regards to fighter pay.
Whilst he's made no headway in regards to improving the UFC's situation, his latest deal with the PFL could see some of the fighters in the organization make more money than ever before.
Per NYTimes.com, part of Paul's new Super Fight division has the added cavieat that the fighters competing will earn at a minimum 50% of the total revenue generated from the PPV. In comparison, the UFC pays it's stars upto 20% in PPV revenue.
"Also note, Paul will be heading a super-fight PPV division for the PFL. Fighters on those cards will earn "at least 50%" revenue, per the articles.
Also of note, Paul will be heading a super-fight PPV division for the PFL.
Fighters on those cards will earn “at least 50%” of the revenue, per the article.
The former Disney channel star sees the move as a major game changer in the MMA scene and hopes the PFL's latest innovation could affect other promotions across the globe. The 25-year-old said:
“This is about changing M.M.A., disrupting, innovating, and creating the next big league."