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Ben Parsons

Nate Diaz gives Jake Paul the middle finger as rivalry builds

Jake Paul takes on UFC legend Anderson Silva tonight - but Nate Diaz has stoked the fire in a rivalry that could prove the Youtuber's next challenge.

Paul and Brazilian great Silva square-off in an intriguing crossover contest in Arizona on Saturday. 'The Problem Child' makes his long-awaited return to the ring for his first fight in 2022 after knocking out Tyrone Woodley in December last year.

Scheduled fights against Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr have both since fallen through and Silva, 47, is seen as a good acid test for Paul's ability in his sixth professional bout. And if he does come through against Silva unscathed, another hugely popular MMA fighter in Diaz could prove the next crossover bout for the Youtuber-turned-prizefighter.

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