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Paul floats idea for 2-part series vs. McGregor: 'One boxing, one MMA'

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Jake Paul isn't opposed to stepping into the Octagon to make a fight against Conor McGregor happen.

While appearing on FS1's "TMZ Sports" show, Paul reiterated his desire to face McGregor in a match and proposed the idea of turning it into a two-sport event.

"Or we could do a two-part series," Paul said when asked if he would prefer a boxing match against McGregor. "One boxing, one MMA in PFL. Make it happen, no problem."

The YouTuber turned prizefighter also guaranteed a win over Nate Diaz in their Aug. 5 boxing match, saying it would give McGregor no choice but to square off against him.

"(Diaz) wants to beat me, then go back to the UFC and fight Conor. I'mma knock him out, do what Conor couldn't do, and then Conor's gonna have no choice (but) to make the biggest fight in combat sports, which would be me versus him - as long as his boss and his dad lets him do it," Paul said. "So that's what's funny about it is he's gonna have to get permission. But I'm my own boss, and I get to make my own decisions, and I would love to see that fight and make that fight happen."

McGregor last fought in July 2021 at UFC 264, losing to Dustin Poirier via technical knockout.

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