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WATCH: Nate Diaz Posts Epic Tribute Video to Remind UFC About Him

Published 09/26/2020, 9:17 PM EDT

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Nick Diaz has dominated the headlines throughout September after it emerged that he would make a blockbuster return. However, the younger brother, Nate Diaz, was not far behind. He shared a tribute video as a reminder of his abilities and immense fan following. Here, the fighter appeared to close the door on a fight 2020 but dropped a massive hint.

The clip focuses on Diaz’s tryst with the UFC after he ended a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. ‘The Stockton Slugger’ made a winning return to the sport by defeating Anthony Pettis at UFC 241. Next, fans see Diaz challenge Jorge Masvidal, who created UFC history a few weeks before. 

Subsequently, fans get glimpses of ‘The Stockton Slugger’s’ offensive flurries throughout the BMF title fight at Madison Square Garden. Towards the end, Diaz touches on the events between rounds three and four. When asked if he would like to run this fight back, he said, “Right back. I’m coming back for yo a** motherf**ker.”

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The welterweight fighter continued, “I’m sure that every fight I do from here is gonna be the biggest fight cause I’m the realest fighter in the whole game. We’ll see if he is.”

Following this, “2021” flashes on our screen. 

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The video hints at the BMF title being back in play in the new year. This keeps with the UFC’s announcement that they were looking to run the fight back. However, over the last seven days, there has been a buzz surrounding a Colby Covington vs Jorge Masvidal title eliminator fight.

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‘Chaos’ is coming off a dominant win and is the top-ranked welterweight contender. He has no reason to fight the fourth-ranked fighter to earn a title shot. But he may wish to do so to settle a long-standing beef. 

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The possibility of settling this feud within the octagon could put the BMF title on the back burner, or so it felt until Diaz shared this clip. It served as a reminder to fans that despite the rankings; he is one of the more popular fighters in the division, if not the entire promotion. 

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His words following the untimely doctor stoppage too can get fans on board as certain sections may feel he was hard done. 

Do you see the video as Diaz announcing the fight, or is it just him pitching for the fight? Whatever it may be, 2021 is set to be an exciting year for MMA enthusiasts all over. 

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Reubyn Coutinho is a Combat Sports editor at EssentiallySports with over 2 years of journalistic experience. Having earned his bachelor's degree in Mass Media with a specialization in Journalism from Xavier's College, Reubyn has interned with the sports desks at DNA and Times Now before joining EssentiallySports to further his passion for sports content. Reubyn has interviewed former UFC champions like 'Mighty Mouse' Demetrious Johnson and Miesha Tate.
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