Nate Diaz Starts Psywar, Leaves Jake Paul At An Event After Gets Praise

Nate Diaz will fight in the boxing ring against Jake Paul. (Photo: Twitter/@NateDiz209)

JAKARTA - UFC fighter Nate Diaz launched a mind game ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. This was done when the two met face to face in an activity hosted by MMA veteran journalist Ariel Helwani.

At that time, Diaz decided to go and leave Jake Paul when the show was not over. He did it after Jake Paul gave praise instead.

"He's a fighter, he's done some of the greatest fights in MMA history," said Jake Paul before Diaz left his seat.

"He has an extraordinary fan base, obviously people love him for a reason and I know he came to bring war."

"That's what he said, 'Ready for war'. I think fans are the ones who get the most out of all this because both of us don't want to lose and withdraw," continued Jake Paul.

Diaz surprised Paul and Helwani, saying he "will return soon". Fans rated it as a form of Diaz's indifference to the opponent's words.

"Nate knows this is below its level and she's there just for money," said one fan.

Diaz is not the first time leaving the show early. He has also left a pre-fight press conference for a 2016 birthday game with Conor McGregor.

Jake Paul used the fight against Diaz as a stepping stone back to winning ways following the defeat to Tommy Fury last February.