Nate Diaz: Why Waiting For A Title Shot Can Only Make Him Stronger
Jim Miller was never stopped inside the cage in his MMA career. That is until he fought Nate Diaz.Previously, Miller went the distance with fighters such as Gray Maynard, Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar. All top calibre fighters.By finishing Miller, Stockton’s own, Diaz, made a statement. Not only did it cement his reputation as an elite fighter, but solidified his claims...
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21 days ago
UFC on Fox: Diaz vs Miller Fighter Salaries
Last night's UFC on Fox event was all about Nate Diaz. It was billed as Nate's chance to move out from underneath big brother Nick's shadow, and he definitely accomplished that mission. Not only did Diaz best Jim Miller in the main event, he also walked away from the night with the biggest paycheck (it also pushed Nate to over $1 million in reported earnings in his...
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25 days ago
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25 days ago
Following impressive win, Nate Diaz will wait for the title shot
Last night in the main event of UFC on FOX 3 Nate Diaz became the first fighter to finish the scrappy Jim Miller. Diaz has now won three straight bouts as he improves his record to 16-7. In addition, Diaz has established himself has the number one contender in the stacked lightweight division.
UFC President Dana White confirmed that Diaz will get the title shot and that he plans...
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25 days ago
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25 days ago
Diaz submits Miller at UFC on FOX
Nate Diaz used a guillotine choke to submit Jim Miller in the second round of the UFC on FOX main event at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday night.
Diaz, who had taunted Miller much of the lightweight bout, first applied the choke with about a minute left in the first round. Diaz further locked down the hold as Miller lost his mouth piece and appeared to be bite...
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25 days ago
UFC “Quick Break”: Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller
Whether you just have a short downtime during work, or don't want a lengthy breakdown, these “Quick Breaks” are for you. "Quick Breaks" are short breakdowns of upcoming fights. In a summed up focus of strengths, weaknesses and variables; this will analyze what could happen in the fight, and end with this writer’s prediction.
This Saturday, the UFC will return...
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28 days ago
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28 days ago
Dana White Ups the Ante for Nate Diaz
UFC president Dana White has continued to teeter-totter on who is next in line for a shot at the lightweight throne. He initially promised the winner of Saturday’s main event between Nate Diaz (Pictured) and Jim Miller the opportunity, only to flip-flop and grant Anthony Pettis the nod following his highlight-reel head kick to put Joe Lauzon to sleep at UFC 144.
The organization...
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29 days ago
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29 days ago
Video: UFC on FOX 3: 'The Nate Diaz Story'
This video via ufcnatediaz chronicles the younger Diaz brother following in the footsteps of his big brother Nick, only to earn himself the TUF Season 5 title. This Saturday Nate will headline the UFC on FOX 3 show in a 155 scrap against Jim Miller. A win for Nate puts him in line for a title shot later this year against the winner of Henderson vs. Edgar 2.
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April 30, 2012
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April 30, 2012
Ronda Rousey Taught Nate Diaz ‘A Lot of Cool Tricks’
Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu has never been a gym lacking in talent. That fact allowed Nate Diaz (Pictured) the luxury of being able to focus on perfecting his game, while not having to waste his time recruiting superstars to help him prepare for the most important fight of his career.
“I didn’t bring too many people in, but people just started showing up,” Diaz stated during Thursday’s...
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April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
Nate Diaz Receives Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Nate Diaz (Pictured) might not be sporting UFC bling-bling around his waist, but the lightweight is now donning some black-black. Diaz has just received arguably the highest honor in jiu jitsu by earning a black belt from a Gracie.
Diaz’s longtime trainer, Cesar Gracie, handed him his new hardware during Thursday’s practice session.
The 26-year-old owns a 15-7 professional...
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April 06, 2012
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April 06, 2012
‘UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller’ Fight Card Updated, Eight Bouts Confirmed
With Nick dragging the good Diaz name through the marijuana mud with his flunked UFC 143 drug test, let’s turn our attention towards some of the positives coming from the 209 by focusing on his brother’s tango on Cinco de Mayo.
The Octagon’s third show on FOX takes place May 5th inside IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A five-round affair between Nate Diaz...
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February 11, 2012
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February 11, 2012
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