Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz: Live blog, results from boxing event in Dallas (2024)

MAIN CARD (DAZN/ESPN+ pay-per-view)

• Jake Paul def. Nate Diaz via unanimous decision (97-92, 98-91, 98-91)
• Amanda Serrano def. Heather Hardy via unanimous decision (99-91, 100-90, 100-90) – for undisputed featherweight title
• Chris Avila def. Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision (59-55, 59-55, 60-54)
• Ashton Sylve def. William Silva via knockout – Round 4, 2:59
• Shadasia Green def. Olivia Curry via unanimous decision (99-91, 100-90, 100-89)
• Alan Sanchez def. Angel Beltran via unanimous decision (77-75, 78-74, 79-73)

PRELIMINARY CARD (DAZN)

• Kevin Newman II def. Quilisto Madera via unanimous decision (80-71, 79-72, 79-72)
• Jose Aguayo vs. Noel Cavazos via majority decision (38-38, 39-37, 39-37)
• Luciano Ramos def. Cee Jay Hamilton via unanimous decision (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)

#PaulDiaz has begun. Full coverage from @MrMWells and myself coming to @MMAJunkie all evening here in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/VweMNcLZRw

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) August 5, 2023

Things kicked off earlier than scheduled with Cee Jay Hamilton vs. Luciano Ramos. The four-round bout was action packed, and kept the early-arriving fans entertained. It was clearly a fight for Ramos, as he picked up an early win for Team Diaz.

Luciano Ramos gets the night started with a unanimous decision win over Cee Jay Hamilton. #PaulDiaz pic.twitter.com/Kx1GHx2siB

— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) August 5, 2023

The second bout of the night nearly produced a draw. It was a close four-rounder, but Jose Aguayo pulled out the win by majority decision, earning favor from two of the official ringside judges.

Jose Aguayo gets the majority decision nod over Noel Cavazos. Solid 4-rounder. #PaulDiaz pic.twitter.com/ZzjGBOhdFR

— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) August 5, 2023

Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. in the corner of Kevin Newman II #PaulDiaz pic.twitter.com/hLJeeSHqNn

— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) August 5, 2023

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— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) August 5, 2023

First bout of the #PaulDiaz PPV is underway. The arena is starting to fill in and security is on their toes already. 😬 pic.twitter.com/uFFwMePGQI

— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) August 6, 2023

This one got bloody early. The left eye of Beltran was busted open and so was a cut on Sanchez’s head over his left ear.

Despite putting their cutmen to work, Beltran and Sanchez went toe-to-toe in a thriller over eight rounds. Both fighters had big moments that got big crowd reactions. The pair brawled in the closing seconds and received the first standing ovation of the night for their efforts.

Sanchez was declared the winner by unanimous decision with scores of 77-75, 78-74, and 79-73.

Alan Sanchez gets a big reaction for his unanimous decision nod. Hell of a fight with Angel Beltran #PaulDiaz pic.twitter.com/CYLpTk7C1Z

— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) August 6, 2023

Kevin Holland is ringside for "fugazi fight" between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. 😬#PaulDiaz | Live blog: https://t.co/SJ9GxyzjWS pic.twitter.com/xdBBxgVd2H

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

The first knockdown of the evening came from a brutal body shot from Ashton “H20” Sylve:

Ashton Sylve scores the early knockdown 😤 #PaulDiaz pic.twitter.com/5pXYhFir3J

— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) August 6, 2023

A few minutes later, Sylve went to the body again, folding William Silva. This time, Silva wouldn’t beat the count. Sylve remains undefeated with a knockout in Round 4.

The body work paid off for @AshtonSylveH2o 😬 #PaulDiaz pic.twitter.com/4tTPcjeikY

— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) August 6, 2023

Jake Paul pulls up to the #PaulDiaz fight on a tank… 😳 pic.twitter.com/vFKayh1G58

— Mike Dvorak (@Newslnformer) August 6, 2023

MMA legend B.J. Penn is ringside for #PaulDiaz and expects Nate Diaz to drag Jake Paul into a "dog fight" and finish the job.

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

"From the looks of it they've already won": WWE star Bobby Lashley (@fightbobby) is blown away by the in-arena energy for #PaulDiaz.

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

Francis Ngannou is in the house at #PaulDiaz! The former UFC champ enters to the excitement of fans in attendance.

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

Stephens put the pressure on Avila from the start, working behind a snappy left hand jab. Avila circled on the outside and looked for counters, mixing in some shots to the body. The first was a close round as both fighters began settling in.

The forward pressure from Stephens continued in the second, but Avila got busier with his hands, landing nicely and forcing “Lil’ Heathen” to keep his hands up. Late in round 2, Avila put together a few sharp combinations to stage Stephens.

Punches became more labored from both fighters in Round 3, which caused a few intermittent boos to come down from the Dallas crowd. Avila began marching forward late in the round, landing some nice shots.

👀 @chrisavila209 & @LiLHeathenMMA already getting at it early on!

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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 6, 2023

In Round 4, Stephens got back to the pressure, but Avila continued to hold his ground and fire back. A few clean punches from Avila found the mark to get a reaction from the crowd. With less than 30 seconds to go, Avila began pouring it on while mixing in some taunts as Stephens covered up.

The fifth round was close, until the final minute, when Avila’s volume began to give Stephens some trouble.

With one round to go, Stephens did his best to bring the action, but Avila continued to counter and pepper with clean punches. Stephens looked for the home run shot a couple of times, but couldn’t connect.

The judges all had it for Avila with scores of 59-55, 59-55 and 60-54.

Amanda Serrano enters wearing Dallas Cowboys colors along with Saweetie #PaulSilva pic.twitter.com/7S1J6HAcf3

— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) August 6, 2023

The first round was a one-sided smashing from Serrano, as she rocked Hardy on more than one occasion. Both fighters returned to their stools for Round 2, but only one was bruised and swollen.

The story was largely the same in the second and third frames, but Hardy was able to adjust and land a few more punches than in the opening round.

The pair shared a few heated exchanges in the fourth round, as Hardy proved she wasn’t going to be an easy out for Serrano. However, the biggest punches of the round came from the champion.

AMANDA SERRANO AND HEATHER HARDY GOING AT IT EARLY ON 😤

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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 6, 2023

In the fifth, Hardy was on the receiving end of more big shots, but showed her toughness by taking them on the chin and moving forward.

Hardy’s mouthpiece was knocked out in the sixth which caused the fight to be paused for a moment, but when it resumed, Serrano marched her down behind a right jab.

The referee paused the fight in the ninth to check on Hardy, who wasn’t having it. The crowd erupted at her displeasure of the official’s concern.

The final round began with both fighters standing in the middle and trading as everyone in the building rose to their feet. Serrano got the better of the exchanges, and the fight came to end with everyone cheering as they embraced in the middle of the ring.

The result was a clear one-sided unanimous decision for Serrano.

Logan Paul opened WWE’s SummerSlam in Detroit in a match against Ricochet. Immediately after his win, Paul hopped on a plane and headed for Dallas.

THE BROTHERS ARE HERE‼️@LoganPaul 🤝 @jakepaul

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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 6, 2023

🗣️ @arielhelwani speaks to @jakepaul just minutes before his big fight 🔥

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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 6, 2023

Jake Paul enters the arena for #PaulDiaz with his brother Megan and the team behind him.

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

Nate Diaz makes his entrance for #PaulDiaz with an ecstatic Nick Diaz behind him.

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

WHAT A ROUND FOR JAKE 😱

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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 6, 2023

EVEN IN SLO MO IT'S JUST AS INTENSE 🔥

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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 6, 2023

Paul adjusted between rounds and began picking his shots better after a close fourth round. Paul circled well and searched for an opening, and found what he wanted.

Paul caught Diaz with a clean left to send him to the canvas. Diaz beat the count, but when the fight resumed, Paul brought the storm. Diaz survived the danger, and began firing back in the closing seconds.

#PaulDiaz official result: Jake Paul def. Nate Diaz via unanimous decision (97-92, 98-91, 98-91)

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 6, 2023

For the people! Nate Diaz signs a boxing glove for a fan as he heads backstage after his loss to Jake Paul.#PaulDiaz | Live blog: https://t.co/SJ9GxyzjWS pic.twitter.com/w5ucQX5BnC

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

Jake Paul exits after defeating Nate Diaz to move to 7-1 in his boxing career.#PaulDiaz | Live blog: https://t.co/SJ9GxyzjWS pic.twitter.com/ivT5LeZYMA

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

"He choked me!" Jake Paul says Nate Diaz's guillotine attempt was legit. 😂#PaulDiaz | Full video: https://t.co/gTPunATV8G pic.twitter.com/efiHd4gKhU

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 6, 2023

Video: @NateDiaz209 joined me for a quick chat in the immediate aftermath of his fight with Jake Paul, which of course lasted exactly 2:09 long. https://t.co/r27eKHH8eL

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) August 6, 2023