Tyron Woodley insists that if Jake Paul is serious about competing in MMA, he should fight him as a return favor for their boxing matches, highlighting their history, Woodley’s readiness to fight on short notice, and his belief that he’s a more deserving opponent than Nate Diaz.
Jake Paul’s MMA dreams? Tyron Woodley’s got thoughts. And they don’t include Nate Diaz.
Woodley’s stance is clear: If Paul’s stepping into the cage, he should face him. After all, they’ve got history in the boxing ring—twice.
Paul’s signed with PFL, eyeing an MMA debut in the next couple of years. Woodley? He’s itching for a rematch, to settle old scores in his own turf.
“You fight me in MMA,” Woodley insists to TMZ. He’s the draw, the former champ, the one who stepped up on short notice.
Remember the “Cobra Kai” shoot? Woodley was there, training at 3 a.m., saving the event. To him, any other opponent is just disrespectful.
Woodley’s call to the ring came while on set. It was Paul’s partner, Nakisa Bidarian, who pitched the idea when Tommy Fury dropped out.
The first fight? A split decision that didn’t sit well with Woodley. He jumped at the rematch, despite a tight training window.
Despite a knockout loss in round two, Woodley’s convinced. An MMA bout makes more sense than Paul’s potential Diaz match-up.
Woodley’s argument is about legacy. He’s the former champ; he’s held gold. Diaz and others? Not so much. To him, they’re just riding the hype train.
“I never asked to fight Jake,” Woodley clarifies. He was content in his corner, until the fight found him—twice.
As Paul gears up for MMA, PFL’s Donn Davis dangles millions for Diaz. But Woodley? He’s baffled by the oversight, given their shared history.
Woodley feels sidelined, disrespected even. Especially with his PFL ties, he believes he should be in the conversation.
Despite the snub, Woodley tips his hat to Paul’s boxing success. He even commended Paul’s recent win from the commentator’s booth.
Woodley’s take on Paul’s knockout? Spot on. He predicted the uppercut just before Paul sent his opponent soaring.
In the end, Woodley’s message is simple: If Paul wants to prove himself in MMA, the path leads to him. No ifs, ands, or buts.