Nate Diaz News
Michael Chandler believes Nate Diaz's post-fight comments signal a return to the UFC: "It goes to show, this is the place to be"
Josh Evanoff - September 16, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler believes Nate Diaz will return to the promotion. The Stockton native is fresh off his UFC 279 headlining role last Saturday. In that outing, Diaz was originally expected to face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event. However, after ‘Borz’ badly missed weight, Tony Ferguson was bumped to the headliner.
Georges St-Pierre praises Nate Diaz for “beautiful ending” to his UFC career: “He's going to be paid accordingly”
Susan Cox - September 16, 2022
Georges St-Pierre is praising Nate Diaz for a ‘beautiful ending’ to his UFC career. Georges St-Pierre, 41, (26-2 MMA) retired from MMA back in February of 2019. ‘Rush’ was a two-division champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, having won titles in the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
Mike Perry reacts to news BKFC president wants him to fight Nate Diaz: "Now is my time to make noise"
Cole Shelton - September 15, 2022
Mike Perry is hoping to fight Nate Diaz in BKFC. David Feldman, the president of BKFC, recently came out and said he is interested in signing Nate Diaz. The Stockton, native, of course, recently fought out his Ultimate Fighting Championship deal at UFC 279 when he submitted Tony Ferguson. The goal for Feldman is to sign Diaz and have him fight Mike Perry.
BKFC president interested in signing Nate Diaz to set up Mike Perry fight: "We're going to do everything we can do to get him a bare-knuckle fight"
Cole Shelton - September 14, 2022
BKFC president David Feldman is interested in signing Nate Diaz. At UFC 279, Diaz scored a fourth-round submission over Tony Ferguson in what was the final fight of his deal. After the win, he said he wanted to go to a different sport with many thinking boxing would be next, but David Feldman is hoping BKFC will be his next venture.
Khamzat Chimaev says Nate Diaz showed his true colors at UFC 279: “I like the people who are real, not fake people who go one way and then go the other way”
Susan Cox - September 13, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev says Nate Diaz showed his true colors at UFC 279. It was Khamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA) vs Nate Diaz (22-13 MMA) in the welterweight main event last Saturday, September 10th at UFC 279.
Khamzat Chimaev's coach details weight cut, apologizes to Nate Diaz for massive miss: "We should have both made weight, and there are no excuses"
Josh Evanoff - September 12, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev’s coach, Andreas Michael, has provided some clarity behind his brutal weight miss. ‘The Wolf’ is fresh off his fight with Kevin Holland at UFC 279 on Saturday. Chimaev secured a dominant submission in the first round of their five-round co-main event. However, the Chechen was never supposed to fight ‘Trailblazer’ last weekend.
Jake Paul interested in Nate Diaz fight, plans to "slap the Stockton out of him"
Cole Shelton - September 12, 2022
Jake Paul is interested in fighting Nate Diaz now that the Stockton native is out of his UFC contract. Diaz fought out his contract at UFC 279 as he defeated Tony Ferguson by submission. After the fight, he said he would be leaving the UFC for a bit to go to a different sport with many speculating he would box Jake Paul.
What's next for the stars of UFC 279?
Cole Shelton - September 12, 2022
The UFC returned to Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for UFC 279 which was a much different card than originally planned. In the main event, Nate Diaz ended up fighting Tony Ferguson after Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by 7.5lbs for his scrap against Diaz. The Swede was then dropped to the co-main event and was booked to face Kevin Holland.
Nate Diaz says he “lost count” of how much money the UFC paid him to stay on UFC 279
Susan Cox - September 12, 2022
Nate Diaz says he ‘lost count’ of how much money the UFC paid him to stay on at UFC 279. It was indeed a debacle – Khamzat Chimaev was was originally supposed to fight Nate Diaz in the welterweight main event – but ‘Borz’ weighed in more than 7 pounds heavy.
Khamzat Chimaev reveals what would have happened if he fought Nate Diaz at UFC 279: “I’d be in the jail, so maybe I have to be happy”
Harry Kettle - September 12, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has explained why he would’ve gone to jail if he wound up fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 279. Last Saturday night at UFC 279, Khamzat Chimaev ran through Kevin Holland in the co-main event of the evening. Shortly afterwards, Nate Diaz was able to submit Tony Ferguson in the fourth round of the main event to ensure he ended his UFC tenure on a positive note.
Nate Diaz grades Khamzat Chimaev's performance against Kevin Holland at UFC 279: "Lame, scared, boring rookie"
Chris Taylor - September 11, 2022
Nate Diaz was not impressed by Khamzat Chimaev’s first round submission victory over Kevin Holland at last night’s UFC 279 event. Diaz (21-13 MMA) and Chimaev (12-0 MMA) were supposed to collide in the headliner of last night’s UFC 279 event in Las Vegas. However, ‘Borz’ missed the welterweight limit by a country mile and the UFC was forced the shuffle the card.
Nate Diaz announces his plans to leave the UFC, vows to eventually return for “the best title in the world”
Fernando Quiles - September 11, 2022
Nate Diaz is making his exit from the UFC, but he insists that he will eventually return. Diaz was initially set to take on Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 279 on September 10. When Chimaev missed weight before fight night, Diaz shared the Octagon with Tony Ferguson. The Stockton native scored the fourth-round submission finish, wrapping up his UFC deal in the process.
Dana White reacts after Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson at UFC 279: "This is his house"
Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2022
Dana White shared his thoughts on Nate Diaz’s submission win over Tony Ferguson during tonight’s UFC 279 post-fight press conference. Diaz (21-13 MMA), a former lightweight title challenger and TUF 5 winner, was fighting out the final bout of his existing UFC contract this evening. ‘The Stockton Slugger’ was originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) in tonight’s event headliner. However, after ‘Borz’ badly missed the welterweight limit of 171lbs, the promotion decided to switch things up and have ‘The Stockton Slugger’ take on ‘El Cucuy’ instead.
UFC 279 Bonus Report: Nate Diaz pockets an extra $50k for finishing Tony Ferguson
Chris Taylor - September 10, 2022
The Octagon returned to Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 279 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson. Tonight’s welterweight main event proved to be a solid back and forth affair. Nate Diaz got off to a strong start in the opening round, but ‘El Cucuy’ battled back in rounds two and three. Then, in round four, Diaz found a home for a barrage of punches which led to ‘El Cucuy’ shooting desperately for a takedown. Nate quickly sunk in a guillotine choke and the fight was over.
Pros react after Nate Diaz taps out Tony Ferguson at UFC 279
Chris Taylor - September 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 279 event was headlined by a welterweight matchup between fan favorites Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson. Diaz (21-13 MMA) was originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) in tonight’s event headliner. However, after ‘Borz’ badly missed the welterweight limit of 171lbs, the promotion decided to switch things up and have ‘The Stockton Slugger’ take on ‘El Cucuy’ instead.
UFC 279 Results: Nate Diaz stops Tony Ferguson (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 279 event is headlined by a welterweight matchup between fan favorites Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) in tonight’s event headliner. However, after ‘Borz’ badly missed the welterweight limit of 171lbs, the promotion decided to switch things up and have ‘The Stockton Slugger’ take on ‘El Cucuy’ instead.
UFC 279: 'Diaz vs. Ferguson' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 10, 2022
The Octagon returns to Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 279 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) in tonight’s event headliner. However, after ‘Borz’ badly missed the welterweight limit of 171lbs, the promotion decided to switch things up and have ‘The Stockton Slugger’ take on ‘El Cucuy’ instead.
UFC shares footage of the unpredictable series of events that led to the UFC 279 press conference cancellation
Chris Taylor - September 10, 2022
The UFC has shared footage of the unpredictable series of events that resulted in the cancellation of the UFC 279 press conference. Thursday’s presser was cancelled prematurely after “all hell broke loose” backstage, this according to UFC President Dana White.