MMA News Roundup: Nate Diaz Makes UFC 300 Call Not Involving Conor McGregor, Dana White on Rumors of Top Rank Purchase, Islam & Dan Hooker Revisit IV Fiasco

Countless incidents unfold in the world of MMA daily, posing a challenge for fans to stay abreast of the most noteworthy events in the͏ir favorite sport amidst time constraints.͏ Fret not, as we present another edition of͏ the daily roundup. Uncover the major he͏adlines from the past 24 hours in just a ͏few minutes of your time.

We will start with Nate Diaz‘s willingness to come back to the UFC. Then we will shift our focus to the UFC head Honcho, Dana White‘s intentions with Top Rank. Finally, we will sum up the daily news compilation with Islam Makhachev and Dan Hooker‘s fiery back and forth. So without any further ado let’s get started.

Nate Diaz snubs Conor McGregor, chooses Leon Edwards for UFC 300

Nate Diaz and Leon Edwards went head-to-head ͏in an int͏ense 5-round ͏showdown at the UFC 263 event in 2021. This marked the͏ir inaugural encounter, with Edwards being the anticipated frontrunner. The audience witnessed Edwards showcasing his versatile striking͏ abilities, effectively pummeling Diaz over the course of the bout.

Despite enduring a grueling 5-round battle, Diaz showcased his enduring threat by landing his trademark 1-2 combination, causing Edwards, the British fighter, to stagger. Although Diaz couldn’t secure a finish against the wobbly Edwards, his remarkable performance in the final minutes of the fight surprised the entire MMA community. Recently, on his Twitter account, Diaz shared a GIF from their intense bout along with the caption “300,” further emphasizing the significance of those moments.

Dana White clarifies his stance on Top Rank

Dana White once explored boxing’s potential under the UFC model, particularly during the Mayweather vs. McGregor era. Despite initially abandoning the venture, White hinted at new plans post-UFC 295, praising Tom Loeffler and aiming to use UFC Fight Pass as a network, capitalizing on the void left by HBO Boxing and Showtime Sports. His strategic approach seeks to reshape the boxing landscape within the UFC framework.

In a recent update on his͏ Instagram story, White addressed ͏a news report with his own perspective. “Top Rank is being SOLD to Endeavor, home to UFC & WWE. Dana White now has his own boxing show”. White in another statement stated that refused the blatant claim and stated that they were not purchasing the promotion.

Dan Hooker and Islam Makhachev go back and forth on each other

Dan Hooker was the one who started the IV controversy for Islam Makhachev. Hooker claimed that the fighter had administered substantial IV doses following the weigh-ins for Makhachev’s initial bout with Alexander Volkanovski. The lightweight champion recently made a statement on the controversy which started the rivalry yet again.

Makhachev took to his X(Formerly Twitter) to share a picture of their fighting moment. In that photo, Makhachev was dominating Hooker and he captioned it as “My IV bag”. “The Hangman” seems to be enraged by Makhachev’s act as he was quick to respond to Makhachev’s.

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Hooker responded with “Merry Christmas b**ch” and “Now somebody do Russians” tweets. Their back and forth is nothing new and it sits well with them considering their history. What’s your opinion on Islam Makhachev and Dan Hooker’s hubbub?

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