Nate Diaz News
Nate Diaz tells Dustin Poirier he isn't about 'this life' after UFC 230 fight cancellation
Drake Riggs - October 15, 2018
The fight may now be off between Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz for UFC 230 next month, but the war of words continues on anyway. If there was one fight that everyone was most anticipating for the UFC’s return to Madison Square Garden on November 3, it seemingly was the lightweight clash between the top contender Poirier and the returning Diaz.
Nate Diaz tells Dana White 'fire me' instead of Khabib Nurmagomedov's teammate
Cole Shelton - October 11, 2018
After Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 229, a post-fight brawl ensued. Nurmagomedov went after Bellator welterweight Dillon Danis, who was in McGregor’s corner. While that was happening, some of Nurmagomedov’s teammate’s attacked McGregor inside the Octagon. Since Saturday night, Nurmagomedov still has not received his fight purse. And, UFC President Dana White said if any of the people who attacked McGregor inside the Octagon are UFC fighters they would no longer be apart of the company.
After UFC 230 withdrawal, Nate Diaz says he'll "just fight Khabib when he's ready"
Tom Taylor - October 10, 2018
Last night, we were hit by the unfortunate news that Dustin Poirier has been forced out of his anticipated lightweight contender bout with Nate Diaz, which was scheduled for UFC 230 this November 3 in New York City. From there, the MMA community quickly began brainstorming potential replacement opponents for Diaz. Apparently, however, we can call off the search.
UFC President Dana White: "Nate Diaz is definitely off UFC 230"
Chris Taylor - October 9, 2018
It appears that former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz will not be competing under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden at UFC 230. “The Stockton Slugger” was expected to face surging lightweight contender Dustin Poirier at the November 3 event in New York, but “The Diamond” was unfortunately forced out with an injury.
Breaking! Dustin Poirier forced out of UFC 230 fight with Nate Diaz
Chris Taylor - October 9, 2018
Terrible news fight fans, perennial UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has suffered an injury and is out of his slated UFC 230 bout with Nate Diaz. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news on Twitter moments ago:
Nate Diaz makes pick for UFC 229 main event, says he won't fight Conor McGregor a third time
Tom Taylor - October 5, 2018
Tomorrow night, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor will return to the cage to battle undefeated lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nate Diaz, who is 1-1 with Conor McGregor across two previous bouts, is bound to be watching this fight with particular interest. Speaking to TMZ, Nate Diaz weighed in on this UFC 229 main event showdown. It sounds like he’s leaning toward McGregor.
Conor McGregor hopes to rematch Nate Diaz for 165-pound title
Tom Taylor - October 4, 2018
Conor McGregor feels he owes Nate Diaz a rematch. No matter the outcome of his UFC 229 title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Irish superstar seems determined to give Diaz that rematch, the same way Diaz gave him the opportunity. In fact, McGregor feels that his rematch with Diaz could serve as the inaugural title fight for a yet-hypothetical 165-pound division — something Diaz has been very vocal about himself.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz 'not excited at all' to be making return at UFC 230, 'I'm stuck in this sh*t'
Drake Riggs - October 1, 2018
“We’ll see [if I return at UFC 230], the ball’s in their court. We’ll see. I’m training to fight though, for sure. I’m trying to fight. They don’t want Dustin Poirier to fight at [165-pounds]. I’m like, ‘what the f*ck?’, alright well, who do you guys want then? Whoever wants it come get it. If they’re (UFC) trying to have me headline Madison Square Garden they don’t got nobody else. But they don’t want Dustin to fight so I’m down for whatever they want. All comers, bring it the f*ck on. No lames though.
Nate Diaz implies he's bailing on UFC 230 because Dustin Poirier doesn't want to fight at 165 pounds
Thomas Taylor - September 27, 2018
Nate Diaz is currently booked for a lightweight showdown with top contender Dustin Poirier. The bout is expected to serve as the co-main event of UFC 230, which is scheduled for November 3 in New York City. While this has been the plan some time, Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier have both recently expressed interest in fighting in the UFC 230 main event — for the inaugural title of a currently hypothetical 165-pound weight class.
Dustin Poirier explains why he decided to take Nate Diaz fight rather than wait for a lightweight title shot
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2018
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has earned a title shot. At this point, that’s pretty much undeniable. With UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov booked for a headline-dominating UFC 229 title fight with Conor McGregor, however, Poirier was left with two choices: wait for a shot at the winner, or take another fight in the meantime. Dustin Poirier chose option B, and accepted a UFC 230 fight with Nate Diaz. If he wins this fight, of course, it will only reaffirm that he deserves a fight with the Nurmagomedov-McGregor winner. Yet there is a real possibility that Poirier loses this fight, which would effectively disintegrate his claim to the next title shot.
Bruce Buffer backtracks on Nate Diaz comments, clarifies on what he meant by "bow"
Tom Taylor - August 27, 2018
Over the weekend, UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer made some comments about lightweight contender Nate Diaz. Buffer explained that, in his opinion, Nate Diaz’s bellicose attitude toward the UFC is unwarranted. In fact, he said that he felt that Diaz should “bowing” to UFC President Dana White. “Nate, I heard you made 7 or more million dollars in your last fight,” Buffer told TMZ. “I don’t want to hear you complaining about being under promoted by the UFC. You should be thanking the UFC and bowing to Dana White every time you see him. [Endeavor co-CEOs] Ari Emanuel, Patrick Whitesell.”
Nate Diaz fires back at Bruce Buffer for recent comments "I Bow down to no one ever!"
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2018
It did not take long for former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz to clap back at UFC announcer Bruce Buffer for his recent comments. Earlier today Bruce Buffer made headlines when he suggested that instead of complaining, Nate Diaz should be “bowing to Dana White” every time he sees him.
UFC veteran Clay Guida drops his assault case agaisnt Nate Diaz
Chris Taylor - August 25, 2018
UFC staple Clay Guida (34-18 MMA) has decided to drop his assault case against former lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz (19-11 MMA). MMAJunkie reported the news yesterday after speaking with Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Shaun Hampton.
Dustin Poirier updates on status of fight with Nate Diaz
Tom Taylor - August 9, 2018
Earlier this month, it was announced that fan favorite lightweight contender Nate Diaz will make his long awaited return to the Octagon opposite top lightweight contender Dustin Poirier in the co-main event of UFC 230 on November 3. Since then, however, an ornery Diaz has repeatedly suggested that he’s no longer willing to take this fight.
Nate Diaz shares cryptic message, hints that he "can't commit" to UFC
Tom Taylor - August 8, 2018
Earlier this month, it was announced that fan favorite lightweight contender Nate Diaz will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon opposite top contender Dustin Poirier. The pair are expected to collide in the co-main event of UFC 230 on November 3 in New York City. Late last week, the UFC held a massive press conference featuring all the stars of their upcoming shows — including Diaz and Poirier. The promotion also took this opportunity to announce a highly anticipated lightweight title fight between champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and challenger Conor McGregor. This news cast a massive shadow over everybody else at the press conference — including Diaz.
Dustin Poirier isn't worried about Nate Diaz not showing up at UFC 230
Tom Taylor - August 7, 2018
Late last week, it was announced that fan favorite lightweight contender Nate Diaz will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon opposite top contender Dustin Poirier. The pair are expected to collide in the co-main event of UFC 230 on November 3 in New York City. Shortly thereafter, the UFC held a massive press conference featuring all the stars of their upcoming shows — including Diaz and Poirier. The promotion also took this opportunity to announce a highly anticipated lightweight title fight between champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and challenger Conor McGregor. This news cast a massive shadow over everybody else at the press conference — including Diaz.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz is pissed with the UFC, says proposed fight with Dustin Poirier may not happen
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
Earlier this week it was announced that former lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz would be making his highly anticipated return to the octagon against Dustin Poirier at November’s UFC 230 event in New York. The Stockton Slugger has not stepped foot in the octagon since UFC 202 in August of 2016, where he suffered a controversial majority decision loss to Conor McGregor.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz weighs in on Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov "They're both my B*tches"
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
Earlier this week it was announced that former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz would be returning to the octagon to face Dustin Poirier at November’s UFC 230 event in New York. The Stockton Slugger has not competed inside the octagon since suffering a controversial majority decision loss in his rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 202 in August of 2016.