Diaz posted bond and was cleared to return home to Stockton, California, Zach Rosenfield, Diazs public relations representative, said. Ed Mulholland for ESPN Diaz is also following the path of many MMA stars by moving to the boxing ring, where paydays are often larger than in the UFC. "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. ", Earlier this week, Diaz also expressed confidence a third fight would eventually happen between the two. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. 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. Nate Diaz says Conor McGregor trilogy fight 'for sure' will happen : 30% TD Def. Conor McGregor (22-6) has not had a boxing match since his 2017 debut, a TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather. - McGregor took the time to congratulate Diaz on fulfilling his contract on Saturday, via his personal social media. Def: 52% TD Avg. He wouldn't have taken this fight if he didn't feel he'd beat Conor.. Please check your email for a confirmation. Conor McGregor congratulates Nate Diaz ahead of rival's final - ESPN Gian Villante: $36,000 Corey Anderson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. (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 punches Julian Erosa in their featherweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 38-year-old surrendered after video spread on social media of Diaz apparently choking YouTube personality Rodney Petersen unconscious during a fight in the citys popular Bourbon Street. One hundred percent real.. 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. To maintain local interest, the company then considered booking the main event as a rematch between two Brazilian fighters, Silva and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Vitor Belfort. He lost. 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This time around, with McGregor jumping up two weight classes to the welterweight division, there have been no breaks for The Russian Hammer., He's been a completely different guy this time, Lobov said. So his attitude is f**k the weight classes, forget all that. On February 23, the planned bout suffered a setback as it was announced that dos Anjos pulled out due to a broken foot. UFC 196 - Wikipedia Acc. Conor McGregor: Nate Diaz 'slaps the head off' Jake Paul He stated last year he has two fights remaining on his UFC contract. August 5th you will see., Im a better boxer than you Connor and will do what you couldnt and knock Nate out. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Our trilogy will happen. He was initially scheduled to face rising Chechen-Swedish contender Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 in Las Vegas, but Chimaev missed weight on Friday. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: An overhead view of the Octagon as Diego Sanchez punches Jim Miller in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. (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. It was surprising that the two took this long to get physical before fight night, but as the presser progressed, the barbs from McGregor were clearly taking a toll on the demeanor of Diaz, who made it clear that this wasnt just a one-on-one fight, but one that matched Northern Californias finest against the Dublin standouts. - Lobov is also well versed in the idea of fearlessness and putting little thought into the risks involved with his job. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images. [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. Do what you're trained to do.. A lot of People can Kill Conor Mcgregor and Nate Diaz,Joanna Jedrzejczyk Fights at UFC 205. The 33-year-old Irishman got his revenge to equal the scoreline with a decision win at UFC 202 five months later. 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. So his attitude is f**k the weight classes, forget all that. : 0.67 TD Acc. 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. He could have chosen, months earlier, to remain at 145 pounds. Stats | UFC MMA fighter Nate Diaz turns himself in after New Orleans street brawl Maybe I've helped him out, but he's helped me out just as much, and it's great to see him in this, on the big stage, getting what he deserves as an athlete, financially. But its what fighters do, and while McGregor is more than adept at talking the talk, when it comes to taking risks in the fight game, he doesnt see what others see. Nate Diaz fue protagonista de una pelea callejera. Nate Diaz earned a disclosed fight purse of $500,000 for the first time he fought Conor McGregor at UFC 196. All Rights Reserved. Sailing to the top of the featherweight division in the space of seven fights, the 27-year-old capped off his rise with 2015 knockouts of Dennis Siver and Chad Mendes, and a stunning 13-second finish of Jose Aldo. (1:33). Nate Diaz Record: 22-13- Height: 6' 0" Weight: 170 lbs. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Diaz-Ferguson, Chimaev-Holland set at UFC 279, Einstein, cannabis and 4 a.m. convos: Two days in the 209 with Nate Diaz, 'If we pull this off, it will be a miracle': Inside the 14 hours that saved UFC 279. And him as a bigger guy is almost unmanageable for me as a professional fighter, especially when it comes to the striking department. When it comes to MMA fighters in celebrity boxing, Conor McGregor was something of a trend setter. 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. Nate Diaz: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. In an interview on MMA Fightings Writer vs Fighter podcast, retired welterweight Matt Brown shared the same opinion. Flashback to UFC 196, when Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor met for the first time in what would become an epic UFC rivalry. UFC 202 Pivotal Moments: Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 2, rounds 1 & 2 Melendez has been in the gym with a welterweight Nate Diaz, and as El Nino explains, its not one of his more enjoyable moments. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. Cowboy, was rescheduled to this event due to Thatch's medication being banned by Pennsylvania's athletic commission. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Diego Sanchez reacts to his victory over Jim Miller in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. play. In fact, he doesnt even consider risk, something confirmed by his friend and main training partner Artem Lobov. Perennial lightweight contender Nate Diaz had plenty of words for UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor after his win over Michael Johnson in December. As Conor McGregors main training partner for years, fight week used to be his chance to catch his breath. Diaz submitted McGregor in a shocking upset at UFC 196 in March 2016. Nate Diaz surprised the world in 2016, even if he himself wasnt. ago The fight that secured Nate's legacy His brother had already made his mark for years but this win probably made him more famous than Nick to where Nick is now the other Diaz brother 303 TiP54 3 mo. Im a better boxer than you Conor and will do what you couldnt and knock Nate out, Paultweeted. How much did Nate Diaz make in his fights against Conor McGregor? Diaz, who hasnt won a fight since 2019, last competed in June 2021 when he lost a unanimous decision to Leon Edwards. Just get in there and fight. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Saggo; Justin Salas, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Jason Saggo of Canada (top) punches Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. [6], On January 13, UFC revealed this event was originally intended to take place at Arena da Baixada (a much larger venue) in Curitiba, Paran, Brazil, and feature a UFC Heavyweight Championship rematch between champion Fabrcio Werdum and former two-time champion Cain Velasquez, with former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva in the co-main event slot, possibly against Michael Bisping. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Teruto Ishihara of Japan reacts to his victory over Julian Erosa in their featherweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. And as the crowd erupted, it was Diaz suddenly taking control against the fence. [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. The two ended up doing an immediate rematch that same year at UFC 202 where McGregor was able to even out the score with a majority decision win. Julianna Pena shocks the MMA world, upsets Amanda Nunes at UFC 269 (1:16) Really the only chance I see of him winning is just simply wearing him out. He dared. His massive PPV bout against Floyd Mayweather in 2017 proved that there was a big sizeable, untapped audience for potentially poorly matched boxing contests between noted celebrities. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films. Def: 54% TD Avg. Def. L Nate Diaz W Conor McGregor "The Notorious" Welterweight Bout Method: Decision - Majority Round: 5 Time: 5:00 Time format: 5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5) Referee: John McCarthy Details: Derek Cleary 47 - 48. Im humble in victory or defeat, McGregor said. Its just a million different things. In fact, the Irishman has not won a fight since January 2020, when he TKOd now retired veteran Donald Cerrone. Nate Diaz calls out Conor McGregor in profanity-laced tirade 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. TEAM DIAZ Normally I look forward to his weight cut because it is the time when I hope that he will slow down a little bit and not hit me as hard and not go as hard, and his energy level will be low. Avg. McGregor did that Saturday night. LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 3: (L-R) UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor throws a punch towards Nate Diaz during the UFC 196 Press Conference at David Copperfield Theater in the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on March 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is how martial arts was invented. Its harder to do. Diaz, 37, has fought exclusively in the UFC since 2007. The two fought twice in 2016, splitting the rivalry at 1-1. UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 - Stats Irina Alekseeva won her promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 223, but the win for the "Russian Ronda" was marred by a weight miss. Yes, you read that correctly. [7] Weeks later on December 29, UFC announced that the event was canceled and would be moved to a different location. : 45% SApM: 3.77 Str. 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. McGregor immediately vowed to avenge the loss, and defeated Diaz by majority decision in a five-round battle five months later. [15], A welterweight bout between Brandon Thatch and Siyar Bahadurzada, originally slated for UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. The featherweight champion of the world lay at his feet. LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Nate Diaz (top) punches Conor McGregor of Ireland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brand, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Nate Diaz (top) punches Conor McGregor of Ireland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. And he can follow that with a mile swim and a 30-mile bike ride. The fight. Yet that was the beauty of the fight and of McGregors willingness to dare to be great. When will Jamahal Hill defend? Diaz has been one of the most popular fighters in MMA since 2016, when he split two high-profile bouts with Conor McGregor. UFC bantamweight puts career on 'standstill' after injury, Conor McGregor predicts an easy fight for Diaz, Jake Paul and Matt Brown beg to differ with Conor McGregor. Once separated, McGregor got right back to work, taunting Diaz in the midst of landing several overhand lefts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Saggo; Justin Salas, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Jason Saggo of Canada reacts to his victory over Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Diaz and his older brother, former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz, are . Ferguson was then rescheduled to fight at UFC on Fox 19 on April 16 against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more.Connect with CNBC News OnlineGet the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/Find CNBC News on Facebook: http://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCFollow CNBC News on Twitter: http://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCFollow CNBC News on Google+: http://cnb.cx/PlusCNBCFollow CNBC News on Instagram: http://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBCUFCs McGregor And Diaz Talk Trash And Money | CNBC We appreciate how we were treated by the New Orleans Police Department, the court and their staff, Rosenfield said in an email. MMA Fighting Archives: Conor McGregor Avenges Loss, Defeats Nate Diaz at UFC 202. : 41% Sub. "Congrats Nate Diaz on making it to the end of his contractual obligations with the UFC, and as a bonafide superstar goer," McGregor wrote on Twitter. Jeff Mullen 47 - 48. He takes on unbeaten welterweight contender Khamzat. Watch the original McGregor-Diaz clash like never before. Theres a new king right here, said Diaz. Conor McGregor Record: 22-6-0 The Notorious Height: 5' 9" Weight: 155 lbs. Highlights Football. Yet Thursday at the David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand, that (fairly) civil tone disappeared, with the two getting into a brief scuffle as they faced off following the events final press conference. Tom Lawlor: $28,000 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. He is a true martial artist, and martial arts isn't about weight classes. You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. 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. Many have called him a hype job. Diaz returns to the octagon on Sept. 10 in the main event of UFC 279. McGregor, 34, has not fought since July 2021. Wheres your credentials at, asked Diaz. Nate Diaz rose, flexing his arms in a caricature of masculine bravado, his characteristic scowl concealed by a mask of blood. - Team Tate Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. A picture of Nick visiting cancer patients at a hospital in He fought. The 145-pound champion was seeking more gold at 155 pounds, but with Dos Anjos' injury, that fight will have to wait. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Saggo; Justin Salas, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Jason Saggo of Canada (top) punches Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They dont take the risks. Avg. In an interview with Inside Fighting, Diaz said the timing isn't right for the trilogy now but "it's for sure going to happen at some point.". Becker said in a statement that Diaz looks forward to presenting all of the facts about this incident to the District Attorney which clearly demonstrate that a trained fighter named Rodney Petersen aggressively pursued Nate with the intention of engaging him and once doing so, Nate acted entirely in self-defense.. Diaz went to police with his attorney on Thursday and turned himself in, a police news release said. With RDA out, in stepped Nate Diaz, and you know the rest of the story. In the video, Petersen can be seen confronting Diaz as people fight around them. She'll try again Fenruary 18 when she meets Erin Blanchfield in Las Vegas, UFC 289: Nunes vs Pea 3 Takes Place On Saturday, June 10 At Vancouver's Rogers Arena, UFC President Dana White Announced Three Fights Slated For International Fight Week, Including Title Eliminator Between Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis. : 1.3 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. Jake Paul isnt the only one confident hell finish Diaz. Theres a lot of people that play it safe in the game, he said. Diaz then gets Petersen into a chokehold before letting him drop to the ground, apparently unconscious. 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.
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