5 UFC stars who should consider challenging Jake Paul after fighting out their contract

#2. Jorge Masvidal - UFC welterweight

Jorge Masvidal has been constantly hinting at a switch to boxing from the UFC over the past few years. He has even gone so far as to state that a bout with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez appeals to him.

There seems very little chance that combat sports fans will ever see Jorge Masvidal vs. Canelo Alvarez. However, Jorge Masvidal vs. Jake Paul would appear to be much more likely.

Following Jake Paul's KO stoppage over Tyron Woodley, 'Gamebred' stated that Jake Paul cannot afford the fight purse to bring him over to boxing from the UFC.

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However, Masvidal has since stated that if Jake Paul was able to offer twenty million dollars, then that would likely be enough to persuade him to take the fight.

Similar to the aforementioned Dustin Poirier, Masvidal has failed twice in his attempts to capture a UFC title. It seems unlikely that he will be getting another shot anytime soon. As a result, taking a bout against Jake Paul that pays extremely well may be the most logical step for 'Gamebred' to take.

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#1. Nate Diaz - UFC welterweight

With just one fight left on his contract, it only seems a matter of time before Nate Diaz transitions into the world of boxing. Similar to Masvidal, Jake Paul has repeatedly called him out and, considering the Diaz name value, one has to imagine that the fight purse would be huge.

Diaz is an excellent boxer in his own right, and has stated in the past that he wants to switch over once he is free from his UFC contract. Should Diaz manage to come to terms with the UFC, possibly in a bout against Dustin Poirier, then he will be free to make the move to pro boxing.

Jake Paul may still have a size advantage over Diaz, but the Stockton striker's slick hands and legendary durability will give 'The Problem Child' issues in the ring that he has never faced before.