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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.

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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 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.

Austin FC News / Bloody Elbow / June 5

Sean O’Malley risked angering UFC by repeating Nate Diaz’s controversial moment on live TV

UFC 316 star Sean O’Malley once paid homage to fan favorite Nate Diaz in a unique way. O’Malley will challenge Dvalishvili at UFC 316 on Saturday, as the pair headline the promotion’s latest pay-per-view at Newark’s Prudential Center.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 5

Nate Diaz accused of letting Conor McGregor ‘off the hook’ by UFC legend with unique take on submissions

Robbie Lawler stands by his bold comments on the biggest win of Nate Diaz’s career. In March 2016, the MMA fan-favorite stepped in on late notice and choked out Conor McGregor at UFC 196.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 5

‘Ruthless’ Robbie Lawler Calls Out Nate Diaz for Letting Conor McGregor ‘Off the Hook’ in Grudge Match

UFC history is filled with killers who joined not for money but to destroy every opponent standing before them. One of them was Robbie Lawler, famously known for his ruthless approach and violent intent inside the UFC octagon.

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 / Bloody Elbow / June 2

UFC 316 star saved Nate Diaz from potential Khamzat Chimaev beating after fight week catastrophe

Just hours before Nate Diaz was scheduled to fight Khamzat Chimaev in his final UFC fight, he was spared after catastrophe ensued at the UFC 279 weigh-ins causing a huge mix-up.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 31

Nate Diaz had a fiery reaction after proving Dana White’s harsh criticism wrong

Ex-UFC star Nate Diaz is one of MMA’s top fan favorites, but he wasn’t always seen in such a positive light by his former longtime employer. Thanks to his entertaining style inside the cage and often wild antics away from UFC competition, Diaz cemented himself as a leading star in mixed martial arts.

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 / Bloody Elbow / May 29

Nate Diaz adds surprise fourth fighter to his list of potential opponents for UFC comeback

Nate Diaz’s list of potential UFC comeback opponents has just gotten a bit bigger. The fan-favorite quit MMA’s premier promotion after choking out Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September 2022.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 29

Jon Jones and Nate Diaz make damning admission regarding the UFC’s current state… ‘I barely watch the UFC’

Despite being two of the biggest stars the UFC has ever created, both Jon Jones and Nate Diaz have made an admission about the promotion’s current state.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 29

Jon Jones and Nate Diaz Make Worrying Confession on Current Generation of UFC

UFC is currently transitioning into a new era, with hungry young fighters emerging weekly and reshaping the entire competitive landscape. Most legendary veterans who dominated the past decade have either retired gracefully or are completing their final runs in the octagon now.

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.

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Nate Diaz Sends Explicit Warning to Bo Nickal and Justin Gaethje

The last time fans saw Nate Diaz in action, it wasn’t inside the Octagon—but the boxing ring. On August 5, 2023, Diaz faced Jake Paul in a 10-round bout and lost by unanimous decision.

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 / Bloody Elbow / May 26

Nate Diaz revealed surprise former UFC star gave him his hardest fight… ‘This guy is crazy’

Nate Diaz has opened up about the one opponent who gave him his toughest fight. In his esteemed career, the MMA veteran has cemented his status as one of the most popular competitors in UFC history.

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

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 / Yardbarker / January 24

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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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