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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 22

BKFC boss confirms talks with Nate Diaz after free agent got called out by UFC rival

The BKFC are still interested in signing Nate Diaz. At 38 years old, the former UFC superstar remains one of the hottest free agents in combat sports after his UFC release in 2022.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 17

‘Look at Nate Diaz’… Sean O’Malley’s coach not concerned by consecutive UFC losses

Back-to-back losses have pushed former champion Sean O’Malley out of the UFC bantamweight title picture. Things didn’t go O’Malley’s way in the main event of the UFC 316 pay-per-view on June 7.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16

Conor McGregor told to ‘stop running’ from UFC comeback and long-awaited Nate Diaz trilogy

Conor McGregor has been told to ‘stop running’ and accept a third fight with Nate Diaz by former world champion Jake Shields. Diaz and former Strikeforce middleweight champion Shields have been best friends for years, and were close-knit teammates during the build-up to both of his 2016 McGregor fights.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15

Nate Diaz ‘never mentioned’ Darren Till fight despite claim he ‘pulled out’ of Misfits Boxing event

Nate Diaz reportedly has made no mention behind the scenes of a fight with Darren Till, despite claims that he ‘pulled out’ of a booked fight. The legendary former UFC lightweight title contender hasn’t fought since his win over Jorge Masvidal last summer in their boxing rematch.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 14

Nate Diaz reportedly declines UFC return fight against former title challenger who is struggling to find an opponent

Fans will have to wait a little longer for Nate Diaz's return to the octagon after he declined a fight against a former UFC title challenger. The younger Diaz brother has amassed a large following since capitalizing on his victory over Conor McGregor nine years ago.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 14

Nate Diaz’s ‘Forever in the Game’ Fuels Hype for Long-Awaited Conor McGregor Trilogy

Veteran UFC fan-favorite Nate Diaz has once more sent fans into raptures with a social media post. Many are interpreting his move to be a possible hint at an Octagon return.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 13

Nate Diaz reportedly turns down comeback bout with beloved ex-UFC star who now can’t find a fight

Nate Diaz has reportedly left Darren Till scrambling for a fight after pulling out of a planned August 2 boxing meeting. The legendary former lightweight title contender has been out of action since his shock win over Jorge Masvidal in their ring rematch last summer.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Stacked UFC event featuring Israel Adesanya and Nate Diaz broke a five-way tie to set an unwanted record

On this day in 2021, the mixed martial arts leader staged the memorable UFC 263 pay-per-view. The event, which marked just the third since the UFC’s return to arenas for PPVs during the back end of the pandemic, went down at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Nate Diaz was ‘schooled’ by a future UFC champ for 24 minutes before almost knocking him out in the final seconds

One of the most memorable moments of Nate Diaz’s UFC career happened on this day in 2021. Diaz has long been one of the biggest fan favorites in the sport of mixed martial arts, having thrilled fans inside the Octagon and drawn plenty of headlines for his actions outside of it.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 10

Dana White Called Out for Promoting ‘Weed-Smokers’ Sean O’Malley and Nate Diaz over Merab Dvalishvili

Over the years, the UFC has promoted fighters with flamboyant personalities, turning them into megastars who draw global attention and sales. Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, and Sean O’Malley became headline acts because of their charisma, attitude, and ability to stir controversy.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Nate Diaz Makes Bold and Explicit Claim Against Former UFC Champion, Hints at Potential Octagon Return

Whether he’s competing in an MMA reality show against Jon Jones or getting involved in brawls with Russian MMA fighters in Thailand, Nate Diaz is still heavily involved in the sport of MMA despite walking away from the UFC.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 28

Nate Diaz wants to settle 'unfinished business' with former UFC rival, cash cow

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.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 27

Nate Diaz Turned Down A Movie Role; Conor McGregor Took It

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.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 24

Daniel Cormier wasn't surprised Nate Diaz got into Russia reality show brawl

No one was surprised when the news broke that Nate Diaz was involved in a brawl during the filming of the Russian version of The Ultimate Fighter, "ALF

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MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Nate Diaz Erupts in Wild Brawl Forcing Reality Show to Shut Down (Video)

Retirement doesn’t always mean peace for MMA fighters—many struggle to leave their combat instincts behind, leading to public altercations and controversies.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 22

Jon Jones reacts to Nate Diaz Russian reality show brawl: 'It became serious right away'

Video of Nate Diaz getting into a physical altercation with a contestant on the Russian reality show similar to The Ultimate Fighter, "ALF Reality" surfaced on Wednesday.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 22

Nate Diaz Involved In A Wild Brawl

Nate Diaz was reportedly involved in a brawl while he was filming a Russian reality show in Thailand. Reports indicate that Diaz was with Jon Jones and Jake Shields as part of the show.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Nate Diaz UFC Return Top 5 Potential Opponents

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.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 15

Nate Diaz reveals key reason he won't return to the UFC for legacy fights

Stockton's Nate Diaz is easily a top-ten UFC fighter in terms of general appeal and casual recognition. Despite this, he isn't keen on returning to the Octagon just yet.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 24

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MMA News / FirstSportz / December 12

Nate Diaz booked for misdemeanor following altercation with Caesars Palace security personnel

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.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 7

Dustin Poirier calls out Nate Diaz for possible BMF title eliminator

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.

Newcomer Kai Asakura aims to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310

Merab Dvalishvili looks to take Umar Nurmagomedov’s zero at UFC 311

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MMA News / MMA on SI / July 7, 2024

Fanmio Takes Heat for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Outage, Fans Upset

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal put on a 10-round light heavyweight slugfest Saturday night from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. But, for those who purchased it through the direct-to-consumer service, Fanmio, viewers could not see the night's boxing main event as it was broadcast.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 6, 2024

'I smoke weed and you do steroids,' Nate Diaz gets real about passing drug tests after smoking marijuana

Everybody knows about Nate Diaz‘s relationship with marijuana. The UFC star has advocated it for the longest time and has also gotten in a lot of trouble with the promotion.