The fight world could be heading toward another explosive crossover moment—and Mike Perry is already looking ahead.
Just weeks before his highly anticipated clash with Nate Diaz, the former UFC star turned bare-knuckle boxer made it clear he has his sights set on an even bigger name next: Jake Paul.
Speaking ahead of their May 16 showdown in Los Angeles—set to take place under Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions banner—Perry didn’t hesitate when asked about a potential MMA fight with “The Problem Child.” His answer was simple: absolutely.
Perry believes the opportunity could naturally fall into place if he delivers a dominant performance against Diaz. Interestingly, Paul himself has previously shown interest in facing Diaz under the right circumstances, adding another layer of intrigue to the situation. Now, Perry is positioning himself right in the middle of that conversation.
For the 34-year-old fighter, the path has been anything but smooth. He reflected on how persistence and hard work helped him secure a boxing match with Paul back in 2024, despite setbacks along the way. After bouncing back into winning form, Perry now finds himself once again on a major stage—and potentially on the brink of another headline-grabbing bout.
Of course, both Perry and Diaz are no strangers to sharing the ring with Paul. The YouTuber-turned-boxer previously defeated both men in boxing matches, including his win over Diaz in 2023. But this time, the stakes could shift dramatically if talks move into MMA territory—where both Perry and Diaz are far more experienced.
For now, all eyes are on May 16. But if Perry gets the result he’s promising, the real prize might not just be victory over Diaz—it could be another high-profile showdown with Jake Paul, this time inside an MMA cage.#newsafro_
