JAKE PAUL dropped Nate Diaz in the fifth round en route to a unanimous points win – but the Problem Child was made to work for the victory in Texas.
Paul bounced back from his loss to Tommy Fury in February with the win in a thriller against the UFC legend Diaz.
And a shock MMA rematch has been agreed between the pair next up!
- Result: Paul wins by unanimous decision
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- By Jordan Kligman
Paul wants MMA rematch
After winning his seventh professional boxing match, Paul said he wants to fight Diaz in MMA.
Diaz is a former UFC fighter, so an MMA fight would suit him.
The MMA star lasted all 10 rounds with Paul in the ring tonight, despite getting knocked down.
- By James Orr
Rematch in MMA?
Jake Paul says in the ring afterwards he is up for a rematch against the UFC legend…in an MMA match.
Both men seem to shake on it!
Wow!
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Winner
Jake Paul has defeated Nate Diaz!
All three judges favored Paul.
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round 10
Entering the final round, Diaz knows he needs the finish.
Even his cornermen are telling him so.
Paul withstood all his punches, though.
Diaz tried a guillotine choke, but that was quickly broken up.
Judges decision coming up next!
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round Nine
Even ninth round there.
Diaz has looked better in the later rounds.
Just one round remaining!
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round Eight
Midway through the eighth, Paul has 122 punches landed, while Diaz has 88.
Paul's never been 10 rounds before but looks like he should have the stamina.
Diaz connected on some big uppercuts, though.
Huge end to the round from Diaz!
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round Seven
Stockton's finest needs a KO to win this one.
Paul will ultimately win this one if it goes all 10 rounds to the judges scorecards.
Diaz hasn't looked half-bad since getting knocked down, but doesn't have as much power behind his punches as Paul.
Just three rounds left.
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round Six
Diaz is eating more big shots.
The Diaz team believes Paul is gassing out and that the next few rounds should lean towards the former UFC pro.
It's impressive Diaz is still on his feet.
He's still in this one.
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round Five
Big knockdown from Paul there!
Diaz does not look recovered.
Paul was on the verge of a KO but Diaz barely stayed alive.
We've still got a fight!
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round Five
Knockdown for Paul!
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round Four
Diaz is putting more pop in his punches.
Paul has gone to his guard in instances.
At the end of the round, Diaz connected on a nice combo, knocking Paul's head back.
That might've been Diaz's first round of the night.
Great round.
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round Three
The power advantage is on the 26-year-old's side.
Diaz keeps shelling up.
Paul had another nice flurry of punches.
Seven rounds remaining, if necessary.
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round Two
Diaz's right eye has some serious redness.
He connected with more shots in the second, but Paul got the best of him again.
Paul looks energized.
Dominant first two rounds for The Problem Child.
- By Jordan Kligman
Paul vs. Diaz – Round One
Diaz was hurt early!
Paul nearly found the first round KO.
There's already swelling around Diaz's eye.
Huge first round from Paul.
- By Jordan Kligman
We're underway
Paul and Diaz are underway!
10 rounds starts now!
- By Anthony Wood
Diaz's day
Make no mistake – this crowd are behind Diaz all the way.
The roars around the arena as he steps onto the stage are utterly deafening, following a chorus of boos upon Paul's arrival.
- By Jordan Kligman
Walkouts
Jake Paul is walking out to the ring.
Lil Durk is walking with him.
- By Anthony Wood
Girlfriend shows support
With her beau up next, Dutch ice skater Jutta Leerdam has emerged from behind the scenes to huge fanfare as she takes her seat ringside.
A multiple-time World gold medalist, she has been dating Paul since earlier this year.
- By Jordan Kligman
Ngannou joins the crews
Francis Ngannou has joined the commentating crew for a brief chat.
He talked about training with Mike Tyson and his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury, brother of Tommy Fury, who Jake Paul lost to earlier this year.
Ngannou's fight with Fury is October 28th.
- By Jordan Kligman
Nick Diaz in the house
Nate Diaz's brother, former UFC fighter Nick is in Dallas tonight to support his younger brother.
- By Jordan Kligman
Serrano vs. Hardy – Winner
Amanda Serrano is the winner!
Serrano remains the undisputed featherweight champion.
- By Jordan Kligman
Logan arrives
Logan Paul has made it for Jake's fight.
The WWE star immediately flew from his match in Detroit to Texas to catch the fight.
- By Jordan Kligman
Serrano vs. Hardy – Round 10
They're slugging to start the final round!
Serrano dominated from start to finish, nearly putting Hardy out in the final minute.
The 41-year-old Hardy didn't stand a chance.
This one will head to the judges.
- By Jordan Kligman
Serrano vs. Hardy – Round Nine
Serrano had Hardy against the ropes but just can't put her out.
Remarkable resilience from Hardy.
She's absorbed a ton of punches.
Hardy was looked at by the doctor, but is fine for the final round.
- By Jordan Kligman
Serrano vs. Hardy – Round Eight
Hardy is still throwing!
It's miraculous she's still on her feet.
It's Serrano's fight to lose at this point.
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