It looked like it was going to, as McGregor landed with his first punch over the top. Def: 54% TD Avg. UFC 196 headliners Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz sat feet away from each other with little incident when announcing their Saturday bout on Feb. 24. SLpM - He stated last year he has two fights remaining on his UFC contract. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Jason Saggo of Canada (top) grapples with Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ", Earlier this week, Diaz also expressed confidence a third fight would eventually happen between the two. If you dont, well take you on a trip back to Las Vegas and a wild fight week anyone who was there will never forget. (Laughs) And it just hasn't happened this time. For their rematch that was originally scheduled to headline UFC 200. At the moment, Diaz (21-13) is fresh off a submission win over former UFC interim lightweight Tony Ferguson, in September 2022. MMA World. On International Women's Day, We Look Back On Some Of The Greatest Performances, The many times "Bate Estaca" left the arena with an extra $50,000. ago The fight that secured Nate's legacy His brother had already made his mark for years but this win probably made him more famous than Nick to where Nick is now the other Diaz brother 303 TiP54 3 mo. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Watching him work as a businessman was great, and the only negative is him not having a full camp to prepare for it to do himself proper justice. Diaz has been one of the most popular fighters in MMA since 2016, when he split two high-profile bouts with Conor McGregor. Our MMA fight analysis features some of the more intriguing props that may be worth a look when the two square off at the MGM Grand on Saturday. : 45% SApM: 3.77 Str. - (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Saggo; Justin Salas, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Jason Saggo of Canada reacts to his victory over Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is how martial arts was invented. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Teruto Ishihara of Japan reacts to his victory over Julian Erosa in their featherweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Police issue arrest warrant for Nate Diaz after New Orleans street brawl, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. The incident was quickly defused by UFC President Dana White, his staff and security, but not before McGregors SBG Ireland squad and Diaz Skrap Pack rushed the stage, much to the delight of the fans that packed the theater. He is a true martial artist, and martial arts isn't about weight classes. The 33-year-old Irishman got his revenge to equal the scoreline with a decision win at UFC 202 five months later. "An incredible feat. Conor Mcgregor and Nate Diaz ready for Third Fight after UFC 202,Woodley-GSP wants to fight me. - Significant Striking Accuracy Hes only got to worry about two weapons. [6] This would have been the second time in UFC history that champions in different divisions would fight for the same title. This forced that event to alter into a "UFC Fight Night" card, and the originally scheduled "UFC 197" event was renamed UFC 196. One key talking point is McGregor fighting Diaz at 170 pounds, where the Stockton standout has competed before. That booking is slightly up in the air, however, with McGregors continued reluctance to re-enter the USADA testing pool. Mag. For their first fight, McGregor had been set to fight then-champion Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title at UFC 196. So his attitude is f**k the weight classes, forget all that. "Lawdy, Lawdy, he's a great champion.". Team Tate Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Im a better boxer than you Conor and will do what you couldnt and knock Nate out, Paultweeted. If anything, it's about a smaller guy being able to beat the larger opponent. ago Just get in there and fight. He just grew stronger and stronger as the days went on, and I'm just happy we're finally here and I don't have to endure none of that raw power no more.. He won the fight via second round submission. In the video, Petersen can be seen confronting Diaz as people fight around them. You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. He is just a fighter. Nate Diaz is a well-know figure among MMA fans. Highlights Football. Its not fair to say that was playing it safe, but it is accurate to say that with his attempt to move up to welterweight, he was doing what few would expect a media creation to do. The most recent of these is a former foe of the Notorious Irishman, Stockton native Nate Diaz. When it comes to MMA fighters in celebrity boxing, Conor McGregor was something of a trend setter. Im humble in victory or defeat, McGregor said. Growing more disdainful of Diaz by the second, McGregor continued to rip off quick and accurate punches at his opponents bloodied face, and while Diaz still marched forward defiantly, he was unable to match his opponents output. : 66% Sub. Nate Diaz had a few choice words for Conor McGregor after defeating Michael Johnson in a unanimous decision at UFC on FOX 17Watch the latest UFC ON FOX conte. Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 1 | Free Fight | UFC 279 319 169 169 comments Best Add a Comment LuckyWarrior 3 mo. "Congrats Nate Diaz on making it to the end of his contractual obligations with the UFC, and as a bonafide superstar goer," McGregor wrote on Twitter. Lobov is also well versed in the idea of fearlessness and putting little thought into the risks involved with his job. Reach: 76" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 16, 1985 Career statistics: SLpM: 4.57 Str. When not writing, Lucas also teaches English. So I think it (fighting at 170) is a great thing, and I think he'll still be in good shape, so he's not going to be completely huge, but he's going to be at a good weight and it should be an advantage for him., TEAM McGREGOR Theres a new king right here, said Diaz. All losses were by submission. LAS VEGAS Nate Diaz has told Conor McGregor he "has a lot of work to do" if he ever wants to conclude their rivalry and book a trilogy bout. But McGregor, who was making his welterweight debut, is not making excuses, not stealing anything away from the biggest win of his opponents career, his most telling statement being the simplest. Diaz (20-13) will face former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson (25-7) in the main event of UFC 279 inside T-Mobile Arena. In fact, the Irishman has not won a fight since January 2020, when he TKOd now retired veteran Donald Cerrone. This is how martial arts was invented. He dared. In 1975, when the 41st round of combat between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier was done, capped off by their epic third bout, better known as the Thrilla in Manila, two of the greatest heavyweight boxers ever let their guard down after punishing each other physically and verbally for years. On February 23, the planned bout suffered a setback as it was announced that dos Anjos pulled out due to a broken foot. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Erosa; Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Teruto Ishihara of Japan (top) punches Julian Erosa in their featherweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. : 55% TD Def. Jorge Masvidal hopes he can make a connection for Nate Diaz that helps him put his current legal issues in the past.. Masvidal, who beat Diaz by doctor's stoppage TKO in the lone "BMF" title fight in history at UFC 244 in November 2019, is looking to offer a helping hand to his former opponent after Diaz found himself in the crosshairs of the law after he was caught on video choking . Gian Villante: $36,000 Corey Anderson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. 18, 2020, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 3: (L-R) UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor throws a punch towards Nate Diaz during the UFC 196 Press Conference at David Copperfield Theater in the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on March 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Conor McGregor's history with Nate Diaz. . Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. The JV squad on my team can beat your team., Bring your training partners in, said McGregor. Flashback to UFC 196, when Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor met for the first time in what would become an epic UFC rivalry. This final fall-through is what prompted the cancellation of the event in Brazil and relocation to Las Vegas. [13] Eventually, The Ultimate Fighter 5 winner and former lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz was announced as the replacement and the bout took place in the welterweight division. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? He's my brother and he's real, UFC lightweight Medeiros said. In his free time, he enjoys reading, slapping the bass guitar and traveling. Holly Holm: $500,000 Ilir Latifi: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Win or lose, Poirier will not regret passing on a title fight to complete the Conor trilogy Dustin Poirier, left, defeated Conor McGregor in their rematch in January, putting their series at 1-1. Meanwhile, Chimaev (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) enters UFC 279 on the heels of one of the best fights in 2022. Please check your email for a confirmation. I took a chance to move up in weight and it didnt work.. L Nate Diaz W Conor McGregor "The Notorious" Welterweight Bout Method: Decision - Majority Round: 5 Time: 5:00 Time format: 5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5) Referee: John McCarthy Details: Derek Cleary 47 - 48. (1:33). Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. 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Winner of two of his last three, Diaz knocked out Gray Maynard and decisioned "The Menace" Johnson to soar up to the number six spot in the lightweight rankings, and with a win over McGregor, he could put himself in the mix for a rematch against Dos Anjos. He could have chosen, months earlier, to remain at 145 pounds. With the win, the 30-year-old Diaz moves to 20-10; the 27-year-old McGregor, who hadnt lost since 2010, falls to 19-3. Conor McGregor: $1,000,000 Miesha Tate: $92,000 (includes $46,000 win bonus) def. A former Ultimate Fighter winner who has been a member of the UFC roster since 2007, 30-year-old Nate Diaz has been thrilling fans at 155 and 170 pounds for years, with victories over Donald Cerrone, Takanori Gomi and Jim Miller, among others. She'll try again Fenruary 18 when she meets Erin Blanchfield in Las Vegas, UFC 289: Nunes vs Pea 3 Takes Place On Saturday, June 10 At Vancouver's Rogers Arena, UFC President Dana White Announced Three Fights Slated For International Fight Week, Including Title Eliminator Between Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis. He plans to test free agency. Marcos Rogerio calls out knockout artist Derrick Lewis. The main event change came about on Tuesday, when McGregor's original opponent, UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos, was forced out of the bout due to injury. The UFC veteran submitted Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 196, after replacing Rafael dos Anjos and taking the fight on short notice. After taunting the SBG Ireland fighter about his own boxing skills and knockout power, Paul took the opportunity to also call out McGregor for a fight in the former champions own backyard. Acc. He wouldn't have taken this fight if he didn't feel he'd beat Conor.. Dance for me, Nate, McGregor jabbed, referring to Diaz payday this weekend and asking him for a thank you. Conor McGregor, who won the 145-pound title December, weighed in at 168 pounds on Friday for his welterweight bout against Nate Diaz. Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 1 | FREE FIGHT | UFC 279 UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship 15M subscribers Subscribe Share 17M views 6 months ago #UFC279 #UFC Subscribe to get all the. The two ended up doing an immediate rematch that same year at UFC 202 where McGregor was able to even out the score with a majority decision win. Diaz posted bond and was cleared to return home to Stockton, California, Zach Rosenfield, Diazs public relations representative, said. Youre gonna need them.. Mixed martial arts fighter Nate Diaz turned himself in to police in New Orleans on Thursday to face a battery charge arising from a weekend street brawl. [14], A UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between then champion Holly Holm and former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate co-headlined the event. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Saggo; Justin Salas, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Jason Saggo of Canada (top) punches Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Welterweight Bout Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor Round 5 Time 05:00 Method DEC Win United States - odds - Ireland Win Light Heavyweight Bout Anthony Johnson vs Glover Teixeira Round 1 Time. Because theres going to be a power difference, and Nates probably used to being the taller man in fights, thats certainly not going to be the case this time so thats going to be different for him, Brown said. A lot of People can Kill Conor Mcgregor and Nate Diaz,Joanna Jedrzejczyk Fights at UFC 205. But after missing a spinning kick, Diaz was able to pin him to the fence briefly. Reach: 74" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Jul 14, 1988 Career statistics: SLpM: 5.32 Str. [6], Michael Johnson was expected to face Tony Ferguson in a lightweight rematch. Despite their rivalry standing even with one victory a piece, neither McGregor, nor Diaz, nor the UFC has made serious effort to book a third fight between them. "Weight should never be an issue," he said. Diaz was said to have been pulled from partying on vacation into the headlining PPV bout on two-weeks notice. Diaz has said he would be open to returning to the UFC in the future, but he also launched his own combat sports promotion, Real Fight Inc, last year. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. Diaz (0-0) meets Paul (6-1) in an eight-round boxing match Aug. 5 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. But its what fighters do, and while McGregor is more than adept at talking the talk, when it comes to taking risks in the fight game, he doesnt see what others see. They dont take the risks. : 30% TD Def. Nate Diaz fue protagonista de una pelea callejera. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Erosa; Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Teruto Ishihara of Japan (top) punches Julian Erosa in their featherweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In an interview on MMA Fightings Writer vs Fighter podcast, retired welterweight Matt Brown shared the same opinion. Diaz and his older brother, former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz, are . Imagine the numbers that would do?), he saved his most vicious barbs for Diaz, hoping that he makes it out of the first round this Saturday. Ferguson was then rescheduled to fight at UFC on Fox 19 on April 16 against Khabib Nurmagomedov. On January 27, it was announced that Johnson withdrew from the bout due to injury. Acc. He takes on unbeaten welterweight contender Khamzat. [7] Weeks later on December 29, UFC announced that the event was canceled and would be moved to a different location. For the Immortal, simple power will be the key factor. Petersen has a 1-0 record as a professional boxer, and has fought in amateur MMA bouts. TEAM DIAZ LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 20: (R-L) Nate Diaz . Diaz, who hasnt won a fight since 2019, last competed in June 2021 when he lost a unanimous decision to Leon Edwards. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more.Connect with CNBC News OnlineGet the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/Find CNBC News on Facebook: http://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCFollow CNBC News on Twitter: http://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCFollow CNBC News on Google+: http://cnb.cx/PlusCNBCFollow CNBC News on Instagram: http://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBCUFCs McGregor And Diaz Talk Trash And Money | CNBC Penn. In boxing, a move from 145 pounds to 170 pounds constitutes a jump of four weight classes. Yet Thursday at the David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand, that (fairly) civil tone disappeared, with the two getting into a brief scuffle as they faced off following the events final press conference. Nate Diaz and Jake Paul are set to clash in the boxing ring in August, barring either fighter pulling out of the bout. - Here is everything that we currently know about Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3, including a potential date for the fight and more. UFC bantamweight puts career on 'standstill' after injury, Conor McGregor predicts an easy fight for Diaz, Jake Paul and Matt Brown beg to differ with Conor McGregor. Having heard about McGregors comments, Paul took to his personal Twitter account with a reply. 8:34. : 41% Sub. I think Nate Diaz slaps the head off him, and I look forward to seeing it, McGregor said. Long seen by many as a character, created by the media and the Irish fans who will follow him anywhere, there is no disputing what he put on the line last Saturday when he didnt have to. Diaz agreed to step in for the bout against Dublin's McGregor, with the fight taking place at 170 pounds. McGregor took the time to congratulate Diaz on fulfilling his contract on Saturday, via his personal social media. - Yet that was the beauty of the fight and of McGregors willingness to dare to be great. An injury to RDA forced him off the card and set the UFC scrambling for a late replacement. If the UFC lightweight is clear on one thing, its raw power. Irina Alekseeva won her promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 223, but the win for the "Russian Ronda" was marred by a weight miss. The defeat was his third in three fights. Personally training with Nate, there's the Nate who is within making 155 pounds, and there's the Nate in the offseason, that's not within 155 pounds, he said. The 38-year-old Cesar Gracie BJJ black belt completed his UFC contract in 2022 and decided to make a bid for free agency rather than returning to the worlds largest MMA promotion. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. But the Stockton veteran is built tough, and after getting bloodied and battered, Diaz sprang into action, shocking the MMA world with a second-round submission of the Dublin superstar. Di Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi We appreciate how we were treated by the New Orleans Police Department, the court and their staff, Rosenfield said in an email. He takes on unbeaten welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev. Hes not. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Erosa; Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Teruto Ishihara of Japan (top) punches Julian Erosa in their featherweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Final Fight Of The Night Power Rankings Is Here. The fight. All of a sudden, he's way more durable, and I'm not hurting him, and his hands are heavier. You knocked out midgets. ", "Man, I hit him with punches that'd bring down the walls of a city," Frazier countered. But he's a gamer, and if there's anyone that can wake up the next day and run seven miles after they get a phone call that they might have a fight, it's that guy. One hundred percent, Lobov said. To date, McGregor has only taken the one boxing bout, but weve seen a whole passel of high level pro MMA fighters look to make their own crossover. August 5th you will see., Im a better boxer than you Connor and will do what you couldnt and knock Nate out. Our trilogy will happen. He could have easily decided to sit out once Dos Anjos was injured and wait for a spot on Julys UFC 200 card. I felt faster, better, stronger there, Diaz said of life at 170 pounds, but other than some expletive-laced retorts at his opponent, the 30-year-old let McGregor do the talking, something The Notorious one has never needed any prodding for. Conor McGregor Record: 22-6-0 The Notorious Height: 5' 9" Weight: 155 lbs. McGregor did that Saturday night. Before Saturday night's UFC 196, fighters Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz spar with Jane Wells over money and business, and it gets awkward. Subscribe to CNBC: http://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCAbout CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. He took home a total of $620,000, which includes $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus . Conor McGregor is expected to take on former Bellator champion Michael Chandler at a yet-to-be determined date later this year, following their rival coaching stint on the latest season of the Ultimate fighter. I hope he doesnt waste it and blow it on something stupid but good for him.. Def. Nate Diaz explains to Brett Okamoto why he is content with fighting whoever is put in front of him in the UFC. Once separated, McGregor got right back to work, taunting Diaz in the midst of landing several overhand lefts. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Saggo; Justin Salas, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Jason Saggo of Canada (top) grapples with Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Already an intriguing matchup given the style and attitude employed by both men, the UFC 196 main event has an added layer of interest thanks to the bout being fought at 170 pounds, two weight classes above the one where the Dubliner is champion. Caio Borralho sets his sights on Derek Brunson after his UFC Fight Night 223 submission win. Nate Diaz Record: 22-13- Height: 6' 0" Weight: 170 lbs. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Jim Miller in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Though McGregor claimed he will not be watching the fight, the threw his support behind Diazwith the expectation that the former UFC title contender will have an easy time of it. 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