Nate Diaz News
Logan Paul reveals Nate Diaz turned down boxing match against him: "It was almost done"
Josh Evanoff - March 31, 2023
Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz is seemingly off the table, but there’s still ‘The Maverick’ around. The Stockton native has been out of action since his fourth-round submission win over Tony Ferguson last September. Diaz wasn’t originally slated to face ‘El Cucuy’ that night, as he was originally expected to fight Khamzat Chimaev. However, the main event with ‘Borz’ was canceled after the Chechen missed weight.
Khamzat Chimaev believes Jake Paul would defeat Nate Diaz in potential boxing match: “Too weak, too old”
Susan Cox - March 23, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev believes Jake Paul would defeat Nate Diaz in a potential boxing match. Jake Paul signed a deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) earlier this year and spoke about an MMA fight/boxing match with Diaz in the near future.
Nate Diaz proclaims he is “still king” following Leon Edwards' majority decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 19, 2023
Leave it to Nate Diaz to have a very on-brand social media post following UFC 286. The headliner for UFC 286 featured a trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, and Diaz was well aware of what transpired. Edwards, who walked into the bout as the UFC Welterweight Champion, successfully retained the 170-pound gold via majority decision.
Conor McGregor reveals he was originally supposed to coach TUF 31 against Nate Diaz: "I'm not sure what went down on that end"
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2023
Conor McGregor has revealed that Michael Chandler wasn’t the first choice to coach TUF 31 opposite him. McGregor and Chandler were announced as the head coaches of TUF 31 and the two will fight later this year. It’s a massive fight and a highly-anticipated scrap but the Irishman revealed he originally agreed to coach TUF 31 against Nate Diaz.
Nate Diaz takes issue with Mike Tyson’s praise of Conor McGregor: “I took him all the way out in about 8 minutes”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2023
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has taken issue with Mike Tyson’s recent praise for his rival Conor McGregor. While he isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, Nate Diaz is certainly a fascinating figure in mixed martial arts. One of the reasons for his popularity, as we know, is his previous rivalry with Conor McGregor.
Nate Diaz slams Logan Paul for his "obnoxious" trash talk during Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury fight
Jeffrey Walter - February 26, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz was not impressed by Logan Paul’s trash talk during today’s Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury fight. Jake Paul (6-1 Boxing) and Tommy Fury (9-0 Boxing) finally squared off inside of the squared circle earlier this evening at Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Jake Paul believes fight with Nate Diaz will be made after return against Tommy Fury: "I think they are ready"
Josh Evanoff - February 24, 2023
PFL’s Jake Paul believes his clash with Nate Diaz will be made after this weekend. ‘The Problem Child’ is slated to return to the ring this Sunday night in Saudi Arabia against Tommy Fury. While it’ll be the first time the two share the ring, it’s not the first time they’ve been scheduled to clash. For their two prior meetings, ‘TNT’ withdrew due to injury and visa issues.
Islam Makhachev responds after Nate Diaz suggests Alexander Volkanovski “whooped” his ass at UFC 284
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 12, 2023
Islam Makhachev has fired back after Nate Diaz claimed that Alexander Volkanovski “whooped” him at UFC 284. Makhachev put the UFC Lightweight Championship on the line against Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 284 inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. While Makhachev won the fight via unanimous decision, Volkanovski’s stock is through the roof following his gutsy performance. Some, such as UFC color commentator Joe Rogan, feel Volkanovski should’ve been awarded the victory.
Eddie Hearn reveals talks with Nate Diaz as Stockton slugger targets clash with Canelo Alvarez: "Nate Diaz can box"
Josh Evanoff - February 3, 2023
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn isn’t ruling out Nate Diaz vs. Canelo Alvarez. The Stockton slugger fought out his UFC contract last September, as he defeated Tony Ferguson. Immediately following the victory, Diaz teased that he would move to the boxing ring next. However, he also didn’t rule out a possible return to the octagon.
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya extends offer to Nate Diaz: “Bro if your free let me take care of your future negotiations”
Susan Cox - February 3, 2023
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya has extended an offer to Nate Diaz. Oscar De La Hoya, 49, is an American boxing promoter and former professional boxer who competed in the sport for 16 years, from 1992 to 2008. De La Hoya won 10 world titles in six weight classes. Oscar also established a boxing promotional firm, Golden Boy Promotions, Inc. in 2002 which is based in Los Angeles, California.
Nate Diaz sounds off on Anthony Smith over his assessment of Dana White’s Power Slap league
Harry Kettle - February 3, 2023
Nate Diaz has gone off on Anthony Smith over his recent praise for Dana White’s Power Slap league. There’s been a whole lot of talk as of late surrounding slap fighting and Dana White’s new Power Slap venture. While many have criticized it, others have welcomed this new entry into the madness of combat sports.
Diego Sanchez wants to see the Diaz Brothers fight in BKFC: “Real gangsters take the gloves off, homie”
Harry Kettle - January 19, 2023
Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez has welcomed the idea of Nate Diaz and Nick Diaz competing in bare-knuckle boxing. When you’re talking about enigmas in the realm of combat sports, Nate and Nick Diaz are two of the best. The brothers are eccentric, they’re popular, and they are gangsters at heart.
Nate Diaz featured in San Francisco 49ers playoff hype video
Zain Bando - January 14, 2023
Nate Diaz continues to be a crossover star in the making, as the former UFC lightweight and welterweight fighter is slowly but surely transitioning into the next phase of his career. But in between the madness of the fight game comes other promotional opportunities for Diaz, who last competed at UFC 279 against Tony Ferguson in Sept. 2022.
Nate Diaz teases move to RIZIN in latest social media post
Josh Evanoff - January 5, 2023
It appears that we may soon have an answer as to where Nate Diaz is fighting next. The Stockton native has been out of action since his clash with Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September. Prior to the bout, it was revealed that it was the last of Diaz’s contract with the promotion. The fan-favorite was originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev, but the bout was scrapped after ‘Borz’ missed weight.
Jake Paul signs with PFL, offers Nate Diaz a two-fight deal
Susan Cox - January 5, 2023
Jake Paul has signed with PFL and offered Nate Diaz a two-fight deal. It has been reported by ‘The New York Times’ that Jake Paul has signed a contract to fight with the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
BKFC president says the contract they will offer Nate Diaz will make it "hard for him to say no," hopes to make Mike Perry fight
Cole Shelton - December 21, 2022
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship president, David Feldman thinks the offer BKFC will give Nate Diaz will be tough to turn down. After Diaz fought out his contract at UFC 279 with a submission victory over Tony Ferguson he became one of the biggest free agents in recent memory. Most of the promotions will be after him, and BKFC is no different as they have already reached out to his camp and plan on making a solid offer.
Nate Diaz claps back after Conor McGregor challenges him to fight for the Power Slap title, ‘Notorious’ responds
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2022
Nate Diaz has laughed off a Power Slap League challenge from Conor McGregor as their war of words continues. It’s no secret that Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor don’t like one another. After all, the two went to war twice back in 2016 – splitting the series 1-1. Since then, one of the biggest talking points in mixed martial arts has been their potential trilogy fight.
Conor McGregor challenges Nate Diaz to a Power Slap title fight: “That’s a title you’d have a better chance of coming close to winning”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 18, 2022
Former UFC “Champ-Champ” Conor McGregor is digging Dana White’s Power Slap League, and he’s even jokingly laid out a challenge to Nate Diaz for a slap-off. The rivalry between McGregor and Diaz is well-documented. They had two memorable fights under the UFC banner, and despite being tied 1-1, a trilogy fight never materialized. Diaz is now a free agent, while McGregor has been out of action since July 2021.