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A former UFC icon recently slammed Jake Paul and Logan Paul after the brothers “broke the internet” with a phony boxing match announcement. The duo’s viral teaser, which hinted at a sibling showdown, turned out to be a marketing ploy for their new TV series Paul American. Fans and MMA critics roasted the stunt, calling it a hollow grab for clout. Now, the ex-UFC fighter—no stranger to clashing with the Pauls—has thrown gasoline on the fire, vowing to “whoop” both brothers in a scathing social media post.
UFC veteran’s blunt challenge
The fighter in question? Nate Diaz, who didn’t mince words responding to Logan Paul’s recent podcast remarks about a potential MMA bout with Jake.
On X (formerly Twitter), Diaz fired off: “I whoop both these pu**ys.”
The jab references Diaz’s history with the Pauls, including his 2022 boxing loss to Jake Paul . While the brothers sidestepped Diaz’s taunt, the post reignited debates about their credibility in combat sports beyond scripted WWE spectacles.
Paul brothers’ MMA tease
Logan and Jake have long flirted with MMA moves—Logan as a WWE star, Jake via a 2023 PFL signing—but progress stalls. Their fake fight promo for Paul American further blurred lines between entertainment and athletics. Logan Paul later admitted on his IMPAULSIVE podcast that fighting Jake would only interest him in MMA, not boxing:
“He’d definitely win [in boxing]... We’d need insane money.” Critics argue the duo prioritizes profit over legacy, leveraging drama over genuine competition.
Nate Diaz, meanwhile, has stayed active post-UFC. After defeating Jorge Masvidal in boxing last year, he’s eyed a cage return. PFL previously pitched a Diaz vs. Jake Paul MMA rematch, but talks fizzled despite “lucrative offers.”
Diaz vs. Pauls: A feud rooted in authenticity
Diaz’s disdain for the Pauls isn’t new. Their 2022 boxing match, a unanimous decision win for Jake, left Diaz dismissive of the YouTuber-turned-fighter’s skills. Now, Logan Paul ’s MMA musings—and the brothers’ PR stunts—have rekindled tensions.
Nate Diaz, a veteran of 27 UFC bouts, represents the old guard: fighters who climbed ranks through regional circuits, not viral fame. His callout underscores a broader divide between traditional combat athletes and influencer-boxers chasing paydays.
Jake Paul remains focused on boxing, prepping for a June 28 bout against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Logan Paul continues his WWE reign, leaving MMA plans vague. Diaz, ever the wildcard, hasn’t ruled out a UFC return but seems content stoking rivalries from the sidelines.
As for the Pauls’ American series? It’s yet another chapter in their playbook: spectacle over sport. But with Nate Diaz’s taunts ringing loud, the question lingers: Will they ever step into the cage—or just keep playing pretend?
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