“I Said That” – First Inquired by Joe Rogan, Nate Diaz Gives Verdict on Return After Winning Last Fight at UFC 279

Published 09/11/2022, 8:00 AM EDT

Nate Diaz ended his contract with the UFC in spectacular fashion. He entered the jam-packed arena after a long layoff to add more to his legacy. Per expectations, Diaz set the rhythm in his own fashion, and ultimately after battling for three rounds, he choked his opponent Tony Ferguson in the fourth round and left the T-Mobile Arena a winner.

Speaking to media personnel in the post-fight press conference, Diaz said, “I have no plans on being back in the UFC. I have no plans in on not being back in the UFC.”

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He was originally put against Khamzat Chimaev, young aggression in the division. But things changed when the latter failed to match the weight. The duo was supposed to lock horns at welterweight.

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Chimaev’s failure led to unprecedented change at UFC 279. As a result, the UFC Boss replaced Chimaev with Ferguson.

A look at the memorable UFC career of Nate Diaz

In the world of MMA, Diaz has established his own league where he stands tall above all. The charismatic fighter has added a plethora of accolades to his resume. Unlike other fighters, he enjoys the art more than focusing on the winning part. His style of beating and slapping his opponents captivates fans and does good business on pay-per-views.

Among the most celebrated combat sports artist, Diaz has fought 35 bouts in Octagon. Master in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he finished ten bouts by submission, which puts him on the line for most wins by submission. Along with wins, he faced 13 losses in his career.

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The most exciting fight of his career was against the UFC megastar Conor McGregor, whom he faced twice and ended with 1-1.

As of now, he is a free agent. It would be interesting to see what Diaz does next.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi.

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Paras Pande

“I Said That” – First Inquired by Joe Rogan, Nate Diaz Gives Verdict on Return After Winning Last Fight at UFC 279

A look at the memorable UFC career of Nate Diaz

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