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The UFC lightweight title is on the line this weekend at UFC on FOX 5, as Benson Henderson looks to defend his championship against the always dangerous Nate Diaz.
In anticipation of the title fight, the UFC has released a feature video on YouTube called, ’UFC on FOX 5: The Road to the Lightweight Title”.
The YouTube feature allows fans to watch eight different fights; four from Henderson and four from Diaz leading up to their lightweight title fight on December 8th.
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Nate Diaz
Vitals
6'0" 155 lbs (Lightweight)
76" reach, Southpaw
April 16, 1985
Record
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Current Streak
3 straight wins
Training
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Championships Held
The Ultimate Fighter 5 Lightweight Champion: 2007
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