“Dana White Made More Than That off of Nate”: Nate Diaz Bagging $20,000,000 for His Fight Against Jake Paul Leaves the Internet Divided

The aftermath of the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz clash seems to have taken a new narrative. Ahead of their clash, the UFC veteran had already made his intentions clear – if he would box, it would only be for an 8-figure purse. Though his rival ‘The Problem Child’ was hesitant at first, it looks like the ‘Stockton Slapper’ was able to get his demands covered – all thanks to a new source. While Diaz was one of the biggest draws in the UFC at the time of his exit, he seems to have done well for himself in the first fight outside the promotion as well. However, there is skepticism about the fortune he amassed in the squared circle after his inner circle revealed the numbers for the event.

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Nate takes home 20M from Jake Paul Fight, more than his entire UFC career combined. Source: Zach Rosenfield
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The former UFC fighter’s manager, Zach Rosenfield, claims Diaz likely made around $20 million from his boxing debut. Nate’s rep. had already sent sparks across the MMA community ahead of the bout. He had revealed that both the fighters would get a 50/50 cut of what the fight made. 

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Moreover, according to Diaz’s manager, the 38-year-old was also supposed to get a fair share from all revenue sources – like the PPV payouts, sponsorships, and even a split from the tickets sold. Ever since his confirmation of the $20 million payout in favor of Diaz, fans were in awe at the staggering figure that their beloved ‘Stockton Slapper’ bagged. What’s more – MMA and combat sports fans have flocked in on social media with an outpouring of opinions to Rosenfield’s statements.

Nate Diaz’s staggering $20 million purse gives rise to a flurry of fan reactions

The post-fight discussions for Diaz vs. Paul have taken an intriguing turn, with Nate Diaz’s reported $20 million purse stealing the spotlight. As the online community grapples with the staggering figure, opinions are divided over the authenticity of this hefty payday. The revelation of Diaz’s substantial payday elicited a mix of astonishment and skepticism among fans. Further, they also raised questions about the revenue Diaz generated for the UFC and the meager percentage of it that he pocketed.

As news of Diaz’s purported $20 million payout spread, fans weighed in with a diverse array of reactions:

While many fans expressed their joy for Diaz, some remained skeptical. A user reflected, “Happy for Nate if this is true, but I do not believe this number.”

Others applied a dose of common sense to the equation, stating, “Common sense refuses to believe this.”

Moreover, comparisons between Diaz’s earnings and UFC President Dana White‘s potential gains surfaced, with one fan speculating, “I’ll bet Dana White made more than that off of Nate Diaz.”

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A critical perspective emerged as fans questioned the UFC’s role in the equation.

“Including a massive PPV rematch against the UFC’s biggest star from a strong negotiating standpoint. Dana is a crook,” highlighted one comment.

A hint of disbelief emerged as fans questioned the validity of the staggering amount, remarking, “Lol there is no chance he made 20mm.”

Contrastingly, a celebratory tone resonated in a fan’s comment, acknowledging Diaz’s success, “Pranced around and gets paid. Huge win for Nate.”

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However, drawing an amusing parallel between Diaz’s earnings and a legal bank robbery, one fan wryly commented, “Just a legal bank robbery.”

Not everyone overlooked the nature of the sport, with one fan quipping, “He got paid to catch softer shots, hella glad for him!”

On another note, the 26-year-old Youtuber-turned-boxer has already presented Diaz with an opportunity to make $10 million more. All he has to do is to agree to Paul’s proposal for an MMA fight. Moreover, the Problem Child has also declared that he is ready for the potential MMA bout, but needs a sixth-month training break to make his MMA debut.

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