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Nate Diaz is the hottest prospect for all the promotions in the world of combat sports. After leaving the UFC in 2022, the former UFC star is a free agent and all the promotions are vying for his signature. Diaz will be able to bag a lot of offers such as those from boxing or even MMA promotions like BKFC and PFL.

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The Stockton man was rumored to have been approached by the BKFC in the past. However, nothing materialized at that point. Now, a former UFC champion has made his desire to fight free agent Diaz in BKFC.

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Eddie Alvarez hoping to fight Nate Diaz in a Bare Knuckle Fight

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has made his wish to face Nate Diaz in a bare-knuckle fight. He hopes to rekindle their past feud in the new promotion.

Alvarez detailed his previous encounters with Diaz, “I almost fought Nate in Mexico when I was fighting Gilbert Melendez.”

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Furthermore, he added, “I confronted him in Mexico City about grilling me and doing some weird little kid bulls—t and we got into it then UFC broke it all up… He’s a free agent, I’m over here and I’d love to fight someone like him after this.”

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Alvarez also noted that the Stockton Gangster is currently within the same weight class as him so a fight shouldn’t be inconvenient for both. Moreover, they crossed paths in the past during their UFC careers. However, Alvarez stated that they could not make the fight happen due to “timing, title shots, you name it, wrong opponents.”

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The former champ has made his intentions clear in the latest interview.

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Nate Diaz can make a transition into BKFC according to Eddie Alvarez

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Alvarez also had some words for the former UFC welterweight. He said, “Nate Diaz is the only guy I’d want that I’d say, ‘Hey, can we sign this guy and bring him over here?’ That’s the only one.”

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Lastly, Alvarez said that he thinks Diaz is the right fighter to make the transition owing to his ‘gangster style’. He continued, “I just think he’s the right fighter… I don’t really have a desire to fight anyone besides him.”

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans. Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport. In addition to his work as a UFC writer, Faizan has ambitious aspirations to become a sports agent and make his mark in the industry.

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