Nate Diaz, a former UFC fighter, is set to return to combat sports and compete in a boxing match against YouTube star-turned-professional fighter Jake Paul. The fight, an eight-round bout with 10-ounce gloves at 185 pounds, will take place on August 5 at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas.

Most Valuable Promotions, which was founded by Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, and Real Fight, Inc., which Diaz founded, will partner to promote the event, which will be aired globally on DAZN and be available for pay-per-view on all cable and satellite providers.

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Strong Following, Explosive Personalities

Diaz, who walked away from UFC after finishing his contract with a win over Tony Ferguson last September, has expressed his desire to transition to professional boxing for some time. Meanwhile, Paul has a 6-1 record in boxing and has defeated AnEsonGib, Nate Robinson, Ben Askren, and Tyron Woodley (twice) in the ring. In October, he defeated MMA legend Anderson Silva via unanimous decision. Although he suffered a split decision defeat to Tommy Fury in February, he remains a popular figure in combat sports.

The lead-up to the fight is sure to be filled with excitement as both fighters have a strong following and are known for their explosive personalities. Diaz has a long history in mixed martial arts, having debuted in 2004 and competed for WEC and Strikeforce before joining the UFC in 2007. He won The Ultimate Fighter 5 lightweight tournament by defeating Manvel Gamburyan and had a 16-11 record in the UFC, having faced some of the best fighters in the sport.

The partnership between Most Valuable Promotions and Real Fight, Inc. is expected to bring in a large audience for the fight, as both Diaz and Paul have a significant fan base. The event will be a significant moment in both fighters' careers and will likely generate a lot of buzz in the combat sports community. Overall, the fight between Diaz and Paul is shaping up to be one of the year's most exciting events.

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