. [4][5][6], The event was officially announced in November 2015 as "UFC 197," taking place on March 5, 2016 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "I always bring out the best in the men I fight, but Joe Frazier, I'll tell the world right now, brings out the best in me," Ali said. In early 2016, that incident was an injury to then-UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos that forced him out of his UFC 196 title defense against the featherweight boss at the time, Conor McGregor. Diaz is currently set to take on Jake Paul in a PPV boxing match on August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Diaz agreed to step in for the bout against Dublin's McGregor, with the fight taking place at 170 pounds. He could have easily decided to sit out once Dos Anjos was injured and wait for a spot on Julys UFC 200 card. Do what you're trained to do.. It didnt, but oh, what a chance he took. He stated last year he has two fights remaining on his UFC contract. Nate Diaz and Jake Paul are set to clash in the boxing ring in August, barring either fighter pulling out of the bout. For the better part of two rounds, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor looked to be on his way to another spectacular victory in the main event of UFC 196 Saturday, this one in his welterweight debut against Nate Diaz. When it comes to MMA fighters in celebrity boxing, Conor McGregor was something of a trend setter. Despite their rivalry standing even with one victory a piece, neither McGregor, nor Diaz, nor the UFC has made serious effort to book a third fight between them. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. play. Sure, their battle was no Thrilla, but it was a thriller in its own right, filled with twists and turns, blood and drama, and finally, a sudden and spectacular finish. He was initially scheduled to face rising Chechen-Swedish contender Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 in Las Vegas, but Chimaev missed weight on Friday. Melendez, a former Strikeforce champion and current UFC standout, concurs, noting how happy he is to see Diaz in the main event spotlight. Diaz (20-13) will face former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson (25-7) in the main event of UFC 279 inside T-Mobile Arena. The bout marks the final fight on Diazs current contract with the UFC. After Nate lets box as the co main event same night as Katie Taylor VS. Amanda Serrano in Dublin. : 30% TD Def. When talking to two of Nate Diaz teammates, Gilbert Melendez and Yancy Medeiros, two things were made clear. Belfort declined the bout, as he wished to wait for the result of the middleweight title fight at UFC 194. They first met in March 2016. and the spirits clearly moved him. McGregor immediately vowed to avenge the loss, and defeated Diaz by majority decision in a five-round battle five months later. Neither were surprised that Diaz took the short notice fight with Conor McGregor, and that to them, Diaz isnt just a teammate, but a brother. Hes going to f-cking retire a multi-millionaire. UFC's McGregor And Diaz Talk Trash And Money CNBC 2.96M subscribers Subscribe 4.7M views 6 years ago Before Saturday night's UFC 196, fighters Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz spar with. And with the final verdict rendered, McGregor and Diaz, filled with all sorts of acrimony toward each other before fight night, shook hands and gave each other the respect only fighters know. Nate Diaz emerged victorious in the first epic battle against Conor McGregor at UFC 196. Diaz has been one of the most popular fighters in MMA since 2016, when he split two high-profile bouts with Conor McGregor. One hundred percent real.. There has been speculation of a third fight for a long time, but it has yet to come to fruition. Though McGregor claimed he will not be watching the fight, the threw his support behind Diazwith the expectation that the former UFC title contender will have an easy time of it. He lost. Def. After Nate lets box as the co main event same night as Katie Taylor VS. [sic] Amanda Serrano in Dublin. Conor McGregor took to Twitter to laud rival Nate Diaz for fulfilling his UFC contract and promised the two will some day fight for a third time. I take risks all the time.. : 66% Sub. Because theres going to be a power difference, and Nates probably used to being the taller man in fights, thats certainly not going to be the case this time so thats going to be different for him, Brown said. Nate Diaz Record: 22-13- Height: 6' 0" Weight: 170 lbs. In combat sports, all it takes is one moment to change the whole game. Hes got a lot of money in the bank. [9] On January 27, it was revealed the Werdum-Velasquez bout (which had been moved to "UFC 196" scheduled for February 6, 2016) was cancelled entirely. Lucas Rezende is a Brazilian journalist and writer from Belem, Para. Conor McGregor is expected to take on former Bellator champion Michael Chandler at a yet-to-be determined date later this year, following their rival coaching stint on the latest season of the Ultimate fighter. Many have celebrated. [13] Eventually, The Ultimate Fighter 5 winner and former lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz was announced as the replacement and the bout took place in the welterweight division. Di Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Saggo; Justin Salas, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (L-R) Jim Miller punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 33-year-old Irishman got his revenge to equal the scoreline with a decision win at UFC 202 five months later. Diaz has been one of the most popular fighters in MMA since 2016, when he split two high-profile bouts with Conor McGregor. On February 23, the planned bout suffered a setback as it was announced that dos Anjos pulled out due to a broken foot. Claro . (1:33) Nate Diaz explains to Brett Okamoto why . In that case, both men happened to have built their celebrity purely through combat sports, but Jake and Logan Paul have since proved that thats not nearly as important a part of the recipe as being able to sell the public on the necessity of the fight. - Nate Diaz fue protagonista de una pelea callejera. This is how martial arts was invented. Already an intriguing matchup given the style and attitude employed by both men, the UFC 196 main event has an added layer of interest thanks to the bout being fought at 170 pounds, two weight classes above the one where the Dubliner is champion. Diaz and his older brother, former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz, are well-known for their brash fighting style, strict training standards, embrace of marijuana culture and an anti-authoritarian attitude that appeals greatly to MMA fans. McGregor took the time to congratulate Diaz on fulfilling his contract on Saturday, via his personal social media. - [10], The event was expected to be headlined by a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between champion Rafael dos Anjos and UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor. Jorge Masvidal hopes he can make a connection for Nate Diaz that helps him put his current legal issues in the past.. Masvidal, who beat Diaz by doctor's stoppage TKO in the lone "BMF" title fight in history at UFC 244 in November 2019, is looking to offer a helping hand to his former opponent after Diaz found himself in the crosshairs of the law after he was caught on video choking . Please check your email for a confirmation. Acc. Nate Diaz explains to Brett Okamoto why he is content with fighting whoever is put in front of him in the UFC. All losses were by submission. Ed Mulholland for ESPN In an interview on MMA Fightings Writer vs Fighter podcast, retired welterweight Matt Brown shared the same opinion. Def. 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A former Ultimate Fighter winner who has been a member of the UFC roster since 2007, 30-year-old Nate Diaz has been thrilling fans at 155 and 170 pounds for years, with victories over Donald Cerrone, Takanori Gomi and Jim Miller, among others. An injury to RDA forced him off the card and set the UFC scrambling for a late replacement. Thats what sharing a ring or Octagon can do, whether its five rounds or five minutes, and that was the case Saturday night after Nate Diaz stirring second-round submission of Conor McGregor. (modern). He last competed at UFC 273 in April, outpointing former title challenger Gilbert Burns in a Fight of the Night war. I consider us teammates and brothers, and we watch out for each other, Melendez said. Nate Diaz has fought for the UFC since 2007, but he is a promotional free agent after completing his UFC contract last year with a submission of Tony Ferguson. Diaz was said to have been pulled from partying on vacation into the headlining PPV bout on two-weeks notice. He's always ready, he stays ready, and he's a martial artist in and out of the gym, 24/7. Nate Diaz is a well-know figure among MMA fans. He is scheduled to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in August in an eight-round boxing match in Dallas. Watch the original McGregor-Diaz clash like never before. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images). (Laughs) And it just hasn't happened this time. Our trilogy will happen. He's my brother and he's real, UFC lightweight Medeiros said. And while the topics ranged from his respect for boxing legend Muhammad Ali (He was a special man, he changed culture) and the Floyd Mayweather poster on the side of the MGM Grand (I might go and rip it down myself) to his dream opponent (Id love to fight myself. But the Stockton veteran is built tough, and after getting bloodied and battered, Diaz sprang into action, shocking the MMA world with a second-round submission of the Dublin superstar. Flashback to UFC 196, when Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor met for the first time in what would become an epic UFC rivalry. And the subsequent fallout from the Irishman's removal from the card. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. If anything, it's about a smaller guy being able to beat the larger opponent. Conor McGregor (22-6) has not had a boxing match since his 2017 debut, a TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather. The JV squad on my team can beat your team., Bring your training partners in, said McGregor. Def: 54% TD Avg. McGregor is clearly cut from the same cloth. MMA World. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? Nate Diaz had a few choice words for Conor McGregor after defeating Michael Johnson in a unanimous decision at UFC on FOX 17Watch the latest UFC ON FOX conte. August 5th you will see., Im a better boxer than you Connor and will do what you couldnt and knock Nate out. McGregor has been calling his shots in the UFC since his debut in the promotion in 2013, and the man dubbed by many as Mystic Mac has been on target with his Ali-esque predictions. The UFC veteran submitted Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 196, after replacing Rafael dos Anjos and taking the fight on short notice. "I'm gonna tell ya, that's one helluva man, and God bless him. All Rights Reserved. Now on Saturday, March 5, the Stockton native will get to fight "The Notorious" one in the five-round main event of UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. As Conor McGregors main training partner for years, fight week used to be his chance to catch his breath. Cowboy, was rescheduled to this event due to Thatch's medication being banned by Pennsylvania's athletic commission. Wheres your credentials at, asked Diaz. You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. : 0.67 TD Acc. Diaz and McGregor will once again square off in a rematch at UFC 202 on August 20 live from Las Vegas on Pay-Per-View. He won the fight via second round submission. : 55% TD Def. Irina Alekseeva won her promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 223, but the win for the "Russian Ronda" was marred by a weight miss. Totals Per round Significant Strikes Per round Significant Strikes Nate Diaz Conor McGregor A rematch was immediately booked for August that same year. Made by movie fans, for movie fans. He is a true martial artist, and martial arts isn't about weight classes. "Lawdy, Lawdy, he's a great champion.". But has he bit off more than he can chew with Stocktons Diaz, who went 2-2 at welterweight before dropping back to the lightweight division, where he most recently defeated Michael Johnson in December. SLpM - Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Having heard about McGregors comments, Paul took to his personal Twitter account with a reply. In the UFC, the leap is no less daunting, especially when it comes on less than two weeks notice against a seasoned veteran who competed on the highest level of the sport four times previously. With a little over a minute to go, McGregor desperately shot for a takedown, and then it was all Diaz, as he battered the Irishman and then sunk in a rear naked choke, prompting a tap out at the 4:12 mark. The McGregor-Diaz rivalry began in late 2015, when Diaz accused McGregor of "taking everything I've worked for" in a postfight interview in Orlando, Florida. Before Saturday night's UFC 196, fighters Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz spar with Jane Wells over money and business, and it gets awkward. Subscribe to CNBC: http://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCAbout CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion, "UFC 196 draws announced 14 fans in Las Vegas for $81live gate", "Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone reaches two million PPV buys as 'The Notorious' makes record-breaking UFC return", "UFC's 2016 first-quarter schedule shapes up, including UFC 196 on Feb. 6 in Las Vegas", "Report: Rafael dos Anjos-Conor McGregor, Holly Holm-Miesha Tate for UFC 197, Las Vegas", "It's on! When not writing, Lucas also teaches English. Ill probably be on the Lamborghini just off the coast of Sicily, he added, when asked whether he will be watching the match live or not. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez, As Amanda Nunes readies to defend her bantamweight title, she does so as the unquestioned greatest female fighter of. They dont take the risks. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Diego Sanchez (left) reacts to his victory over Jim Miller (right) in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Acc. : 1.05 TD Acc. Marcos Rogerio calls out knockout artist Derrick Lewis. [7] Weeks later on December 29, UFC announced that the event was canceled and would be moved to a different location. Penn. 6:44. He is still recovering from a broken leg he suffered during a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier. A day later, the buzz has only grown louder about the result, much of it about the apparent fall of the UFC featherweight champion from Ireland. Acc. Nate Diaz: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Im not surprised, mother #$#%$#$, said Diaz, who took the fight on less than two weeks notice, replacing injured UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Erosa; Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (L-R) Teruto Ishihara of Japan kicks Julian Erosa in their featherweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its hard to do in boxing than MMA. Golpe a un hombre parecido a Logan Paul, justo en la semana en que anunci que enfrentar a Jake Paul el prximo 5 de agosto. Its harder to do. [14], A UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between then champion Holly Holm and former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate co-headlined the event. That booking is slightly up in the air, however, with McGregors continued reluctance to re-enter the USADA testing pool.