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    Watch wild scenes as MULTIPLE brawls breaks out between ‘savage’ fans at Jake Paul’s fight with Nate Diaz in Texas

    A host of fights broke out between fans attending Jake Paul’s fight with Nate Diaz in Texas on Saturday night.YouTuber Paul, 26, laboured to a points win over UFC legend Diaz, 38, who was making his professional boxing debut.
    Fans fought at Jake Paul’s fight with Nate Diaz in TexasCredit: @dallastexas_tv
    The ugly scenes were slammed on social mediaCredit: @dallastexas_tv
    The embarrassing scenes marred the eventCredit: @dallastexas_tv
    Paul beat Diaz by unanimous decisionCredit: Alamy
    But ugly scenes took place outside the ring as those watching the bout turned on one another and began brawling.
    A video shared on social media showed multiple fights breaking out.
    And people on Twitter were quick to condemn the violent actions of the fans.
    One said: “Look at these thugs!”
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    Another added: “So embarrassing. Acting like savages.”
    And a third replied: “A bunch of losers in life. None of these people do absolutely anything valuable with their life. No coincidence.”
    Meanwhile, after beating Diaz, Paul said: “I knocked him down, won basically every round. I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
    “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming. All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
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    “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
    Paul had snubbed a rematch with Tommy Fury, 24, following his split-decision defeat in Saudi Arabia last February.
    He instead chose to welcome Diaz over to the boxing ring after the MMA veteran walked out on the UFC.
    And Paul secured his seventh professional win as he dropped the American in the fifth round on his way to a unanimous decision victory. More

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    KSI slams ‘TERRIBLE’ Jake Paul win over Nate Diaz and promises a ‘real fight and challenge’ against Tommy Fury

    KSI has slammed Jake Paul’s performance – despite him returning to the win column against Nate Diaz.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul locked horns with the UFC icon early on Sunday morning in his first fight since losing his February grudge match with Tommy Fury.
    Jake Paul locked horns with UFC icon Nate Diaz in a boxing match early on SundayCredit: Reuters
    The YouTuber-turned-boxer won via unanimous decisionCredit: Reuters
    Bitter rival KSI was far from impressed by Paul’s display in his return to the win columnCredit: TWITTER
    Paul got back to winning ways with a unanimous decision victory over the MMA legend, who he dropped in the fifth round with a neat check hook.
    But bitter and long-time rival KSI was far from impressed by the American’s display in the Dallas dust-up.
    He tweeted: “That Jake Paul performance was terrible.”
    KSI – real name – Olajide Olatunji – insists his October showdown with Fury will be a better showcase of boxing.
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    He added: “October 14th you get to watch a real fight and challenge.”
    Victory over mixed martial arts superstar Diaz was Paul’s fourth over former UFC fighters.
    He had to dig deep late on to survive a traditional last-gasp Diaz surge.
    Paul, however, was confident he’d done enough to have his hand raised.
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    He told DAZN in his post-fight interview: “I knocked him down, won basically every round.
    “I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
    “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming.
    “All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
    “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
    Paul then revealed he’d like to give Diaz the chance to run it back in the Professional Fighters League cage – although he’s yet to compete in MMA. More

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    Jake Paul beats Nate Diaz after dropping UFC legend in fifth round with talk quickly turning to $10m rematch in MMA

    JAKE PAUL revived his boxing career with a massive points with over Nate Diaz. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter stepped into the ring with his place in the sport on the line following his first loss earlier in the year.
    Jake Paul beat Nate Diaz on pointsCredit: Getty
    Jake Paul scored a knockdown in round fiveCredit: Reuters
    Jake Paul arrived at the arena on top of a military-grade tankCredit: TANK
    Paul’s heavy artillery was on show early doorsCredit: Getty
    But Paul secured a unanimous points win over ten rounds in Texas to get back to winning ways.
    He said: “I knocked him down, won basically every round. I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
    “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming. All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
    “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”

    Paul, 26, had snubbed a rematch with Tommy Fury, 24, following his split-decision defeat in Saudi Arabia last February.
    He instead chose to welcome Diaz, 38, over to the boxing ring after the MMA veteran walked out on the UFC.

    Paul made a spectacular entrance at the American Airlines Center – riding a military-grade tank.
    And the fired-up former Disney star came out of the traps quickly in the opening round, backing Diaz up with power shots.
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    Jake Paul was cheered on by brother Logan – who was wrestling at WWE Summerslam a mere hours before the fightCredit: Getty
    Jake’s straight right hand wasn’t as effective as it’s been in previous fightsCredit: ALAMY
    Jake Paul lands a left hand on Nate DiazCredit: Getty
    A left hook staggered the UFC fan favourite into the ropes and he looked to be in trouble.
    But the ever-resilient Diaz fought it off and made it into the second round.
    Paul began to invest in the body with combinations and was forced to fight back on the inside with uppercuts exchanged.
    Team Paul were happy with what they saw in the early stages of the fight – in particular brother Logan.
    The fellow YouTuber-turned-boxer-turned-WWE-star jetted hundreds of miles after wrestling Ricochet at Summerslam to cheer on his younger sibling.
    By the fourth round, Diaz began to come forward in his trademark style, leaving Paul to stand his ground and trade back.
    Paul drew first blood on the halfway mark as he dropped Diaz in the fifth round.
    A check left hook on the top of the head left him tumbling into the ropes but he was soon to his feet.
    Diaz actually ended the round strong, pouring the pressure and putting Paul on the back foot.
    The boxers clinch after an exchangeCredit: Getty
    Jake Paul won over ten roundsCredit: Getty
    The pace of the bout slowed in the sixth and both began to look sloppier and visibly more tired.
    Diaz seemed to get his second wind in the final third of the fight, pressing Paul.
    But the self-proclaimed Problem Child was sharp boxing on the retreat, walking Diaz into counters.
    Diaz began to pander the crowd down the stretch, pretending to be hurt and refusing to engage.
    As the bell rang for the tenth round both came out with intent but it was Paul who landed the cleaner.
    Diaz finished strong but it proved too little too late, as Paul boxed his way to another points win and called for a rematch in MMA.
    Jake Paul celebrates his winCredit: Reuters
    Bitter rival KSI quickly trolled KSI after seeing his victory over Nate Diaz
    He said: “I want to run it back in MMA. Yeah, $10million PFL that’s the offer let’s run it back in MMA.
    “Make it fair, I won one, now it’s your chance in your territory, MMA let’s do it.”
    Paul’s return to the win column somewhat got the taste of defeat to Fury out of his mouth.
    But he was quickly trolled by long-time rival KSI for going the distance with Diaz just minutes after having his hand raised.
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    He tweeted: “That Jake Paul performance was terrible.”
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    Watch Jake Paul arrive for Nate Diaz fight in an army TANK before going on to beat UFC legend on points

    JAKE PAUL turned up for his fight with Nate Diaz in an army TANK. The YouTuber-turned boxer returned to the ring in Dallas against ex-UFC star Diaz.
    Jake Paul arriving to his fight in a tank

    And he arrived at the American Airlines Center in style as he sat atop of a huge tank – leaving fans stunned.
    One said: “Everything is bigger and unnecessary in Texas.”
    Another added: “That is probably the coolest thing I’ve seen this year.”
    One commented: “Dude’s good at promotion.”
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    Another wrote: “Nah that is so badass. Jakes really pulled up to his fight in a Tank.”
    Paul, 26, bounced back from the first defeat of his career having lost a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in February.
    He snubbed a rematch with the British boxer to instead face MMA veteran Diaz, 38, who ws making his boxing debut.
    And Paul managed to get back in the win column with a points victory in which he dropped Diaz in the fifth round.
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    He told DAZN after the fight: “I knocked him down, won basically every round. I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
    “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming. All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
    “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
    Jake Paul took on Nate DiazCredit: EPA
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    Logan Paul gets police escort on way to private jet in mad dash to watch brother Jake’s fight after Summerslam win

    LOGAN PAUL served Ricochet a knuckle sandwich to emerge victorious at WWE SummerSlam.But the YouTube, boxing and WWE star had no time to celebrate as he dashed almost 2,000 miles to watch his brother Jake in action.
    Logan Paul went from the WWE to brother Jake’s fight
    He had a police escort
    Logan settled months of feuding with Ricochet at the Detroit pay-per-view event.
    And he had to use every advantage in the book to get the job done – legal or not.
    Logan, 28, pulled out a brass knuckle from his pants before landing a killer right hand for the pin.
    It was a shot younger brother Jake, 26, would have been proud of and quite possibly hoping to replicate.
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    The social media sensation-turned prizefighter returned to the ring against MMA veteran Nate Diaz, 38.
    So big brother Logan had a request accepted by the WWE to open the PPV so that he could rush over to Dallas.
    He took a private jet to ensure he can cheer on Jake from ringside at the American Airlines Center.
    But the journey is 1,186 miles and usually takes just under three hours – so Logan called on the help of the cops.
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    He said on Instagram: “WWE W, victory. Police escort to Dallas now to watch Jake Paul beat up Nate Diaz.”
    Logan filmed himself getting onto his private jet, still wearing his winning WWE gear.
    And by the time he arrived backstage with Jake, he still had his trademark yellow and black attire on.
    He wore it throughout the evening – but it was worth the mad dash after seeing Jake defeat Diaz on points.
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    Jake Paul tells Drake he is ‘losing his bet’ as rapper places huge $250,000 bet on YouTuber’s fight with Nate Diaz

    JAKE PAUL has warned rap superstar Drake that he’s going to scupper his jaw-dropping wager on Nate Diaz.Drizzy has bet a staggering $250,000 on the former UFC lightweight title challenger to hand YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul his second successive loss early tomorrow morning.
    Jake Paul will face Nate Diaz in a crossover boxing match on Sunday morningCredit: GETTY
    Rap superstar Drake has placed a whopping $250,000 on Diaz beating the YouTuberCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHAMPAGNEPAPI
    Paul got wind of the bet and vowed to scupper it in emphatic fashionCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
    And it didn’t take long for Paul to get wind of the Canadian’s stunning wager, which the rapper shared on his Instagram page.
    Along with a mock-up poster of himself holding Diaz’s severed and bruised head, The Problem Child wrote: “Drake losing his bet.”
    Paul and Diaz, 26 and 38 respectively, took part in a heated final face-off at Friday’s weigh-ins.
    MMA iconic Diaz was so fired up he even tried to KICK Paul but was prevented from doing so.
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    Paul then feigned slapping the Stockton slugger before performing a throat-slitting gesture to the baying crowd.
    In his final pre-fight interview, a pumped-up Paul said: “They’ve been saying Nate’s tough.
    “Boo yourself, virgins!
    “They’ve been saying Nate’s tough, Nate’s a dog and tomorrow I’m dog walking that b***h.
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    “I’m putting him on a leash, walking him back to his cage and I’m f***ing him up.”
    Diaz, meanwhile, said: “Shout out to everyone for the love and support.
    “No matter how the fight goes, this mother f***er can’t really fight!”
    Social media sensation Paul will look to return to the win column after getting his first taste of defeat in February.
    The former Disney star suffered a split decision to bitter rival Tommy Fury in their lucrative Saudi showdown, his first against a professional boxer.
    Future UFC Hall of Famer Diaz, meanwhile, will look to pick up his first win in the professional boxing world since leaving the UFC late last year. More

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    Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz net worth combined – how their career earnings and endorsements compare ahead of super-fight

    JAKE PAUL and Nate Diaz will trade blows in a boxing match this weekend – but many fight fans are wondering how their bank balances compare.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul will welcome Diaz to the squared circle in a Dallas dust-up in the early hours of Sunday morning.
    Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will throw down in a Dallas dust-up on Sunday morningCredit: DAZN
    Paul made the majority of his millions via social media before he started boxingCredit: GETTY
    Diaz made his millions fighting in the UFCCredit: GETTY
    Ex-Disney actor Paul will look to use the former UFC star as a stepping stone back to the win column following defeat in his February grudge match with Tommy Fury.
    Diaz, meanwhile, will look to make himself an even more lucrative free agent by handing The Problem Child his second straight defeat.
    MMA legend Diaz is expected to receive the biggest purse of his entire combat sports career for his clash with Paul.
    But his career earnings and net worth are understood to pale in comparison to his rival’s.
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    What is Jake Paul’s net worth
    According to Forbes, social media sensation Paul, 26, is worth just shy of £30million ($38m).
    Paul amassed the majority of his wealth through YouTube and other social media platforms long before he set foot inside a boxing ring.
    But he’s said to have pocketed numerous seven-figure purses since lacing up the gloves, with reports claiming he earned more than eight figures for his Saudi showdown with Fury.
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    Diaz’s net worth, meanwhile, is said to be just over £6million ($8m).
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    Almost the entirety of Stockton slugger’s net worth has been amassed from his 15-year UFC career, where he took part in some of the biggest fights in the sport’s history.
    Although his business ventures outside of fighting have also help top up his overall worth.
    Diaz, 38, took part in one of the biggest fights in UFC history in the summer of 2016 – a rematch with Conor McGregor.
    The fan favourite banked a cool guaranteed purse of £1.5million ($2m) for his majority decision defeat to The Notorious.
    But his overall purse would have been topped up by his respective cut of the global sales for the pay-per-view – which generated 1,650,000 buys.

    Paul goes into his clash with Diaz with KOs of former UFC stars Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley on his resume.
    And he plans to add Diaz’s name to that list in brutal fashion, telling TMZ: “The lion lost.
    “I’ve retreated back into the jungle, I took notes of everything.
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    “I got better, I trained, and now this lion is going to come out and maul this dude.
    And he’s gonna have to pay—he’s gonna have to pay for all this hard work, all this sacrifice I’ve made in this camp.” More

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    UFC icon Nate Diaz tries to KICK Jake Paul before rival makes sick throat-slitting gesture in heated final face-off

    NATE DIAZ tried to KICK Jake Paul following a heated final pre-fight face-off.The former UFC lightweight title challenger will be welcomed to the boxing world by the social media sensation early on Sunday morning.
    Nate Diaz and Jake Paul took part in a heated final face-off on Friday nightCredit: GETTY
    Former UFC star Diaz tried to kick The Problem Child after tensions roseCredit: GETTY
    A fired-up Paul performed a throat-slitting gesture seconds after the kickCredit: YOUTUBE
    Diaz and Paul, 38 and 26 respectively, faced off for the final time on Friday night in front of a raucous crowd in Dallas.
    And things quickly got physical, with Diaz pushing his right elbow into the chest of Paul before pushing him away with his forearm.
    The pair briefly hand-fought before Diaz aimed a kick at the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
    But Paul’s business partner – former UFC Chief Financial Officer Nikisa Bidarian – managed to stop the tame strike from reaching its target.
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    A fired-up Paul responded with a palm one-two combination but pulled back before getting anywhere near Diaz.
    And after gesturing to the hyped-up crowd, Problem Child Paul performed a throat-slitting gesture.
    Former Disney star Paul was booed by scores of fans, who he took aim at in his final pre-fight statement.
    He said: “They’ve been saying Nate’s tough.
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    “Boo yourself, virgins!
    “They’ve been saying Nate’s tough, Nate’s a dog and tomorrow I’m dog walking that b***h.
    “I’m putting him on a leash, walking him back to his cage and I’m f***ing him up.”
    Fan favourite Diaz didn’t mince his words when giving his final thoughts to DAZN.

    The Stockton slugger said: “Shout out to everyone for the love and support.
    “No matter how the fight goes, this mother f***er can’t really fight!”
    Paul will be looking to return to the win column against Diaz following a split-decision defeat to rival Tommy Fury in February.
    Diaz, meanwhile, will be looking to pick up his first boxing win in his first venture since officially leaving the UFC last November. More