Nate Diaz has been backed to command a huge purse from a fight with Jake Paul - even if he loses his final bout in the UFC.
Diaz, 37, competes in the last fight of his UFC contract next month when he takes on top welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. Diaz is one of the longest-serving fighters on the UFC roster, making his debut 15 years ago when he won season five of The Ultimate Fighter.
The UFC veteran was trying to book a fight for several months before the promotion matched him against Chimaev, who is unbeaten in 11 professional fights. And former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson thinks even if Diaz loses in the final fight of his contract against Chimaev, he will be able to push for a fight with YouTube star Paul and secure himself a big payday.
