Nate Diaz News
Dustin Poirier says negotiations for scrapped Nate Diaz fight were 'a huge headache,' but is willing to try again
Tom Taylor - October 22, 2018
UFC 230 was originally expected to be co-headlined by a lightweight contender bout between the streaking Dustin Poirier and the long-absent fan favorite Nate Diaz. Unfortunately, this fight fell apart after Poirier sustained an injury. While it was an injury that ultimately nixed this incredible matchup, Dustin Poirier says the bout almost fizzled out numerous times during the initial negotiations. That, he says, is because Nate Diaz is incredibly “hard to deal with.”
Dustin Poirier fires right back at Nate Diaz calling him a "fake ass gangster" and a "ho"
Christopher Taylor - October 19, 2018
Dustin Poirier wasted little time in responding to former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz tonight on social media. The two lightweight contenders have been trading barbs online ever since it was announced ten days ago that “The Diamond” had been forced out of their scheduled UFC 230 co-headliner with an injury.
Nate Diaz blasts Dustin Poirier and announces that he is "going back out on tour till the game mans up"
Christopher Taylor - October 19, 2018
Nate Diaz took to social media once again today where he blasted Dustin Poirier for mysteriously pulling out of their scheduled fight at UFC 230. Ten days ago, news broke that “The Diamond” had been forced out of his slated bout with “The Stockton Slugger” due to an undisclosed injury.
Dana White not interested in booking Nate Diaz unless he's 'absolutely dying to fight'
James Lynch - October 19, 2018
Despite the news that Dustin Poirier will not require surgery on his hip, it doesn’t appear like a rescheduled matchup against Nate Diaz is in the cards. That’s according UFC President Dana White who spoke with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto regarding the update on Poirier’s injury. On the heels of good news on Poirier's hip, I asked UFC president Dana White if Poirier/Diaz is a fight he'd want to re-book.
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.
Jorge Masvidal offers to step in against Nate Diaz at UFC 230
Thomas Taylor - October 9, 2018
Earlier this evening the MMA community was rocked 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. It did not take long for the MMA community to start brainstorming potential replacement opponents for Nate Diaz.
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.
Ben Askren trashes Nate Diaz on Twitter: 'Nothing about you is very scary'
Tom Taylor - September 28, 2018
Nate Diaz wants the UFC to upgrade his upcoming UFC 230 lightweight contender fight with Dustin Poirier to a championship fight in new, currently hypothetical 165-pound division. Unfortunately for him, the UFC doesn’t seem into this idea. His response? “Don’t be scared.”
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.
Bruce Buffer thinks Nate Diaz should be "bowing" to Dana White, not complaining
Tom Taylor - August 26, 2018
Nate Diaz is not shy about his gripes with the UFC. Over the course of his unforgettable career, the Stockton-based star has repeatedly butted heads with the promotion and its key decision-makers, oftentimes resulting in prolonged absences from the cage. In the opinion of UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, Nate Diaz’s gripes with the UFC are unwarranted. In fact, Buffer thinks Diaz should be grovelling at the feet of the UFC brass.
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.