Nate Diaz News
Michael Chandler believes “gangster” Nate Diaz is in tough against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279: “I think Diaz is gonna be outmatched in pretty much every aspect of the game”
Harry Kettle - July 29, 2022
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler has given his thoughts on the upcoming match-up between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz. At UFC 279 on September 10, Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz will collide in one of the biggest pay-per-view main events of the year so far for the promotion. It’s considered by many to be a bit of a mismatch but as per recent reports, Diaz himself requested this contest and wanted to make it clear that going after ‘Borz’ was his idea.
Daniel Cormier gives take on Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz: "I do believe it's a mismatch"
Josh Evanoff - July 28, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe the upcoming Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz booking is very competitive. The two welterweight stars are set to collide in the main event of UFC 279 in September. The booking came after months of rumors that the two would faceoff. It also came after Diaz begged to fight out his UFC contract for over a year.
Khamzat Chimaev’s coach explains why he prefers Nate Diaz matchup over Colby Covington: “This fight is a bigger draw”
Susan Cox - July 28, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev’s coach has explained why he prefers the Nate Diaz matchup over Colby Covington. It will be Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) vs Nate Diaz (20-13 MMA) in a welterweight bout on September 10th at UFC 279 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC president Dana White claims Nate Diaz told him he “would never” take part in a “goofy” boxing match with Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2022
UFC president Dana White has claimed that Nate Diaz told him he wouldn’t take part in a boxing match against Jake Paul. With Nate Diaz’s final UFC fight on his contract now being confirmed, we can only assume that he’s already started to focus on what lies beyond his upcoming showdown with Khamzat Chimaev.
Dana White defends Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz fight booking: "It's a good fight!"
Josh Evanoff - July 27, 2022
UFC president Dana White doesn’t understand the criticism behind the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz booking. Earlier this month, the promotion announced the two welterweight stars would headline UFC 279 in September. The announcement comes after the Stockton-native publicly asked to be released multiple times or to fight out his UFC contract.
Nate Diaz shoots down Max Holloway’s claim of being the best boxer in the UFC: “He’s great, but no-one in the UFC can f**k with me in a boxing match”
Harry Kettle - July 27, 2022
Nate Diaz has rejected Max Holloway’s claim that he’s the best boxer in the UFC as he approaches the end of his contract. Nate Diaz is one of the most notorious, pun not intended, fighters to ever step foot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Stockton king knows how to rub people the wrong way and then some, to the point where he’s been able to become one of the biggest stars in the promotion’s history – and that’s not an exaggeration.
Khamzat Chimaev doesn't think "skinny boy" Nate Diaz is "going to come and show up" at UFC 279
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has a feeling Nate Diaz won’t actually fight him at UFC 279 on September 10. Although Diaz and his team have claimed this is a fight they asked for and wanted, Chimaev says the Stockton native won’t show up. He believes Diaz will make some excuse for pulling out of the fight but the Swede is having none of it.
Dan Hardy slams the UFC for booking Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279: “Someone should start thinking about pressing charges”
Susan Cox - July 26, 2022
Dan Hardy is slamming the UFC for booking Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. It will be Nate Diaz (20-13 MMA) vs Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) at UFC 279 on Saturday, September 10th at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas.
Khamzat Chimaev excited for fight with "legend" Nate Diaz: "I'm going to show who is the gangster"
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev is ready to show he’s more gangster than Nate Diaz. ‘Borz’ has been out of action since his unanimous decision victory over Gilbert Burns in April. The victory saw the 28-year-old blast up the rankings, and continue his march toward superstardom.
Michael Bisping previews Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz: "He's going to run over him"
Josh Evanoff - July 21, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping isn’t very interested in Khamzat Chimaev fighting Nate Diaz. The Stockton-native has been very vocal about his want to leave the UFC. Diaz last competed against Leon Edwards at UFC 263 last June. The bout saw him lose via unanimous decision, however, not before nearly finishing his foe in the last round.
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad extends offer to Nate Diaz following Khamzat Chimaev fight booking: “Hit my line”
Cole Shelton - July 21, 2022
Belal Muhammad has offered to train Nate Diaz ahead of his UFC 279 main event fight against Khamzat Chimaev. After Chimaev beat Gilbert Burns at UFC 273, Muhammad made it known he wanted to fight the Swede next time out. Yet, the promotion decided to go with the Diaz fight, and now after the bout has been made, Muhammad has made it clear that he would be willing to train with Diaz and hopes the Stockton native wins.
Jake Paul reacts after the UFC books Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev as September’s pay-per-view main event: “Betr believe I’m putting my money on Nate Diaz to win versus fake Khabib”
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has revealed that he’ll be betting on Nate Diaz to defeat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Nate Diaz will be fighting out his UFC contract when he locks horns with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 on September 10. It’s a contest that has been heavily rumoured for a few months now and despite the opposition to the idea from many fans, the promotion is pushing ahead with it.
Khamzat Chimaev opens above a -1000 favorite ahead of his UFC 279 fight against Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has opened as a massive favorite ahead of his UFC 279 main event fight against Nate Diaz. It was revealed on Tuesday that Chimaev vs. Diaz has been verbally agreed to headline the pay-per-view card on September 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be five rounds at welterweight, while it will also be Diaz’s last fight of his UFC contract.
Khamzat Chimaev reacts after booking main event fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 279
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev is looking forward to being Nate Diaz’s final UFC fight. On Tuesday, it was revealed by ESPN through Hunter Campbell of the UFC that Chimaev is booked to headline UFC 279 against Diaz. The news came as a surprise as just a week ago Diaz said he hadn’t been offered any fights and just wanted to fight out his contract. Now, he will fight out his deal against Chimaev and the Swede is looking forward to it.
Nate Diaz set to headline UFC 279 against Khamzat Chimaev
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022
Nate Diaz will be fighting out his UFC contract at UFC 279. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Diaz will headline UFC 279 on September 10 against Chimaev. The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will serve as the final fight of Diaz’s contract.
Michael Chandler says he’s “been trying” to get a fight with Nate Diaz
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2022
UFC star Michael Chandler has claimed he’s been trying to get a fight with Nate Diaz as he continues to push for a return to the cage. Ever since entering the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Michael Chandler has done a pretty good job of keeping us entertained. From knocking out Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson to having close wars with Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira, the former Bellator champion knows how to put on a show.
Jake Paul slams UFC President Dana White for degrading Nate Diaz: “In private he gets on his knees begging Nate to stay so they can try and revive Conor McGregor”
Fernando Quiles - July 17, 2022
Jake Paul has put UFC President Dana White on blast for publicly disrespecting Nate Diaz. It’s no secret that Diaz and the UFC have been at odds throughout the years. While Diaz knows his worth as a draw, Dana has put down the Stockton native for struggling to string together wins.
Nate Diaz responds after Dana White claims he has “offered him fights” and is not holding him hostage: “I n the last 9 months I been offered 0 fights and I asked for 5 legitimate opponents”
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Nate Diaz has responded after Dana White claimed that the UFC has “offered him fights” and is not holding him hostage. Earlier this week Diaz went on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani where he vented his frustration about not being able to fight out his UFC contract.