Even though Nate Diaz built a reputation around being a gangster, Jon Jones has raised doubts about that persona. Diaz’s image as a tough guy helped him build one of the strongest followings in MMA.
Despite portraying a gangster personality online to the fans, Jon Jones has questioned the persona of Nate Diaz. Throughout his time in the UFC, Nate Diaz portrayed a gangster personality and because of that, he became extremely popular amongst the fanbase.
Nate Diaz has said he wants to fight Paddy Pimblett in 2026. Diaz has not competed since his 2024 boxing match against Jorge Masvidal, where he secured a majority decision victory to avenge his defeat at UFC 244 in 2019.
Nate Diaz made an ultra-rare mistake before facing a big name 11 years ago today. The Stockton star shared the cage with some all-time greats during his 15-year stint under the UFC banner, during which he grew into one of MMA’s most popular names and biggest stars.
Nate Diaz remains one of the most popular figures in combat sports, gaining fame through his performances and Stockton persona. He stays active across social media, commenting on matchups and future plans.
After stepping away from the Octagon, Nate Diaz is now eyeing a big UFC return, with plans to face one of the promotion’s rising contenders. Diaz last fought in the UFC back in 2022, finishing out his contract with a submission win over Tony Ferguson.
After years out of the promotion, Nate Diaz is planning a spectacular return to the UFC to take on one of their rising stars. In 2022, Nate Diaz competed in his final UFC fight when he took on Tony Ferguson in the final fight of his contract, going out on his terms, winning the fight via submission.
Not many would have had this UFC fighter combo on their bingo card. Nate Diaz is undoubtedly one of the all-time biggest fan favorites from across UFC history, but he’s not been as unanimously popular when it comes to his fellow fighters.
On this day in 2013, Nate Diaz ended one of his greatest rivalries with a decisive statement. After Diaz shocked the world by choking out Conor McGregor, their highly-anticipated rematch produced one of the greatest rivalries in UFC history.
Islam Makhachev has continued to prove the doubters wrong, winning emphatically for the majority of his run to become a two-division world champion. Many consider him the best fighter in the world, but Makhachev's displays have left Nate Diaz unimpressed.
Nate Diaz is not convinced that Islam Makhachev has done enough to be considered the pound-for-pound best in the world. Under Khabib Nurmagomedov’s guidance, Makhachev has put together an impressive run since joining the UFC back in 2015, winning 17 of his 18 fights to date.
Jake Paul may be gearing up for the biggest fight of his career yet against Anthony Joshua, but he still isn’t ready to let go of old rivalries. Despite the ups and downs in the last few weeks, ‘The Problem Child’ has secured a professional heavyweight showdown with the two-time heavyweight champion on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul 2 is seemingly going ahead. Taking to Instagram, the Stockton native posted a picture of him landing on Paul in their first fight with the caption ‘Fight accepted.
In the latest twist to the cancelled boxing match between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, former UFC star Nate Diaz claims he’s agreed to step in the ring for a rematch with Paul.
In his time away from competing, Nate Diaz has been spotted attending a WWE RAW show, live from Sacramento, California. It's no secret that the UFC star is a big fan of sports entertainment, having been spotted with WWE legends on several occasions in the past.
Mike Perry reveals negotiations with Nate Diaz have taken place regarding a potential boxing match. The Stockton native emerged as one of the sport's biggest names following his victory over Conor McGregor in 2016.
Former UFC stars and icons, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, re-ignited their rivalry in their post-UFC careers in a rematch last year. This time, it was outside the Octagon and inside a boxing ring.
Nate Diaz has not fought inside the Octagon for nearly three years now. After talking with Diaz, Chael Sonnen recently stated that he was confident about a UFC return for ‘The Stockton Slugger’.
Nate Diaz has been absent from UFC competition since Sept. 2022 and is itching for a return to the Octagon under the right circumstances. Diaz has enjoyed an illustrious UFC career despite not winning any world titles, but remained competitive against some of the sport's elite, including former two-division champion Conor McGregor.
Nate Diaz has revealed that he turned down the chance to star in ‘Road House’ alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. The film set a record for the most streamed film on Amazon Prime Video, bringing in around 50 million viewers globally in just the first two weeks since its March 21, 2024, release.
The UFC landscape is buzzing with anticipation as Stockton California’s own Nate Diaz has hinted at a potential return to the Octagon. The fan-favorite fighter, known in the octagon for his relentless cardio and fearless attitude, has been on the sidelines since his departure from the promotion in late 2022.
After years of collaboration, Nate Diaz left the UFC in 2022 and has since pursued boxing. The fighter has retained his superstar status, with a sizeable fanbase.
Nate Diaz is one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts and has found himself in the headlines once again, but this time it isn't good news. While many competitors in the UFC these days are considered athletes, there are a select few who are fighters.
After toying with retirement earlier this year, UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier decided he’d stick around for a couple more fights. And The Diamond may have already picked his penultimate opponent.