Nate Diaz is arguably one of the biggest superstars the sport of MMA has ever seen. Over the years, the fighter’s fighting style and his nature have gained him immense popularity. However, one thing that has immensely contributed to his popularity is the ‘Stockton slap.’ Fans also saw Nate Diaz use the same at UFC 276.

No. Nate Diaz wasn’t in an official match and arrived at UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier as a spectator. In a video on YouTube, Diaz, who was hanging out backstage, was approached by a ‘Full Send’ reporter. The reporter said, “Stockton’s finest Nate Diaz is come to check out Suga Sean right?”

Diaz whispered something to the reporter, after which he slapped him twice. While one slap landed on the reporter’s mic, the other landed on the face as the reporter’s cap fell away. The slaps didn’t seem to have malicious intent behind them.

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Diaz can’t wait to compete again and has also been vocal about wanting to enter the UFC octagon to see out his contract.

When will Nate Diaz fight next?

It was first rumored that Nate Diaz’s next fight would take place against Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC octagon. However, since then, major developments have taken place and combat fans may now see Diaz compete in the boxing ring.

The saga started when the UFC fighter tweeted a video of Jake Paul knocking out Tyron Woodley. In the caption, he asked the UFC to give him a fight or to release him. Diaz wrote, “Ufc release now please or give me fight with anyone in July or august I have bigger s**t to do.”

UFC President Dana White reacted to this tweet, saying, “He probably should go on and fight Jake Paul. ” Right after White made this statement, Diaz, in another tweet, requested to be released. He wrote, “Send the release.”

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Considering his immense popularity, fans and followers will wait for Nate Diaz’s return with anticipation. Whether he competes in the cage or the ring, the return of Diaz will bring a lot of joy to MMA fans.