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Eyeing trilogy fight, Nate Diaz wants Conor McGregor to return

Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor have a storied history. They've fought twice with each winning one. Diaz stepped up on 10-days notice to face McGregor at UFC 196 in March 2016 after McGregor's original opponent then-lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos was a forced out due to a broken foot.

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Nate Diaz reignites Dustin Poirier feud by mocking rival days out from his UFC 318 retirement fight

Fight fans have taken this week to celebrate the career of Dustin Poirier ahead of his final fight. Poirier has had an emotional road to UFC 318 where ‘The Diamond’ will step inside the Octagon for one last dance.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 16

Nate Diaz pleads with Conor McGregor to settle trilogy: 'Nobody else to fight'

Nate Diaz has made his stance clear regarding a possible UFC comeback: it’s an old rival or bust. Diaz wants to settle the score with former two-division champion Conor McGregor, as the pair sits dead even at one fight apiece, dating to Aug.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 16

Nate Diaz recounts handing Conor McGregor his first UFC loss

Ten days before UFC 196 in March 2016, the fight card lost one of its main event fighters. A lightweight title bout between then-featherweight champion Conor

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 15

Nate Diaz includes Ilia Topuria, Canelo Alvarez on stunning list of desired opponents for comeback fight

Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz is plotting his return to fighting in MMA and boxing. As the 2025 combat sports calendar year surpasses the midway point, Nate Diaz has yet to appear in either the Octagon or the boxing ring for a scrap.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 15

Dana White Gets Major Request from Former UFC Champ

The UFC stands tall as the biggest MMA promotion in the world, boasting a massive, passionate global fan base. Fighters from every corner of the globe dream of stepping into the Octagon, not just for the glory, but also for the big paydays and the chance to carve out legendary careers.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

Who Are the Best UFC Fighters to Come Out of The Ultimate Fighter?

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) has been a proving ground for raw MMA fighters over the years. Whilst also producing several legendary fighters, we must never

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 / 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 / Dice City Sports / June 3

Diaz Involved in an Altercation

Nate Diaz was reportedly involved in a brawl while he was filming a Russian reality show in Thailand. It is being reported by BoxingNews.com, that Nate Diaz was with Jon Jones and Jake Shields as part of the show.

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.

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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

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 / 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 / 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.

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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.