[19], For the event originally promoted under this name, see. Di Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi For their first fight, McGregor had been set to fight then-champion Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title at UFC 196. Stats | UFC This change made the March 5 event a smaller draw, which led to the transition to the smaller venue in Rio de Janeiro. (1:33) Nate Diaz explains to Brett Okamoto why . He takes on unbeaten welterweight contender Khamzat. McGregor did that Saturday night. UFC full fight: Watch Nate Diaz hand Conor McGregor his first UFC loss The bout marks the final fight on Diazs current contract with the UFC. Our trilogy will happen. For the Immortal, simple power will be the key factor. He could have chosen, months earlier, to remain at 145 pounds. Team Penn Finale. Melendez has been in the gym with a welterweight Nate Diaz, and as El Nino explains, its not one of his more enjoyable moments. 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. McGregor, 34, has not fought since July 2021. Watching him work as a businessman was great, and the only negative is him not having a full camp to prepare for it to do himself proper justice. - Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. August 5th you will see., Im a better boxer than you Connor and will do what you couldnt and knock Nate out. The first time was at UFC 94 on January 31, 2009, when then-UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre defended his title against then-lightweight champion B.J. Win or lose, Poirier will not regret passing on a title fight to complete the Conor trilogy Dustin Poirier, left, defeated Conor McGregor in their rematch in January, putting their series at 1-1. 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. Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are expected to give fight fans some fireworks when they clash at UFC 196. This forced that event to alter into a "UFC Fight Night" card, and the originally scheduled "UFC 197" event was renamed UFC 196. Julianna Pena shocks the MMA world, upsets Amanda Nunes at UFC 269 (1:16) (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images). He is a true martial artist, and martial arts isn't about weight classes. Despite suffering his first Octagon loss on Saturday night, Conor McGregor took home a record $1 million dollars in disclosed pay for his performance in the main event of UFC 196 in Las Vegas. He is just a fighter, Lobov said last week. 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. SLpM - (modern). But he's a gamer, and if there's anyone that can wake up the next day and run seven miles after they get a phone call that they might have a fight, it's that guy. (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. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (R-L) 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. Flashback to UFC 196, when Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor met for the first time in what would become an epic UFC rivalry. The 38-year-old Cesar Gracie BJJ black belt completed his UFC contract in 2022 and decided to make a bid for free agency rather than returning to the worlds largest MMA promotion. Conor McGregor: Notorious (2017) - Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz Scene All rights reserved. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films. I hope he doesnt waste it and blow it on something stupid but good for him.. Conor McGregor is backing former UFC star Nate Diaz against Jake Paul. Do what you're trained to do., Diaz Shocks the World, Submits McGregor in 2nd Round. 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. He's my brother and he's real, UFC lightweight Medeiros said. Just get in there and fight. Poor Artem Lobov. UFC 202 Pivotal Moments: Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 2, rounds 1 & 2 The 145-pound champion was seeking more gold at 155 pounds, but with Dos Anjos' injury, that fight will have to wait. Avg. 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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. Diaz has said he would be open to returning to the UFC in the future, but he also launched his own combat sports promotion, Real Fight Inc, last year. Claro . McGregor immediately vowed to avenge the loss, and defeated Diaz by majority decision in a five-round battle five months later. - On International Women's Day, We Look Back On Some Of The Greatest Performances, The many times "Bate Estaca" left the arena with an extra $50,000. A rematch was immediately booked for August that same year. - The incident was quickly defused by UFC President Dana White, his staff and security, but not before McGregors SBG Ireland squad and Diaz Skrap Pack rushed the stage, much to the delight of the fans that packed the theater. Jake will be able to block better with the bigger gloves. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. [8] On January 12, it was confirmed the event would take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Nate Diaz rose, flexing his arms in a caricature of masculine bravado, his characteristic scowl concealed by a mask of blood. LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (R-L) 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. - [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. So there's no question that he'll be able to last out there, and he'll be good., It was no surprise, Medeiros said of Diaz willingness to step up and face The Notorious one. In a recent interview with Inside Fighting, Conor McGregor as asked about the upcoming bout between his former rival and the YouTube star turned pugilist. : 49% SApM: 4.66 Str. (1:33). 2023 Bloody Elbow. 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. [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. Nate Diaz surprised the world in 2016, even if he himself wasnt. : 45% SApM: 3.77 Str. And he can follow that with a mile swim and a 30-mile bike ride. Conor McGregor may have had two epic fights with Nate Diaz, but the respect he has for his rival's older brother, Nick is evident. UFC 196 Judo Chop - Defying the Storm: How Nate Diaz beat Conor McGregor Theres a new king right here, said Diaz. (Laughs) And it just hasn't happened this time. To date, McGregor has only taken the one boxing bout, but weve seen a whole passel of high level pro MMA fighters look to make their own crossover. - Dance for me, Nate, McGregor jabbed, referring to Diaz payday this weekend and asking him for a thank you. Flashback: Diaz vs McGregor I | UFC Highlights Football. His attorney, Walter Becker, has told New Orleans news outlets Diaz acted in self-defense. Diaz then gets Petersen into a chokehold before letting him drop to the ground, apparently unconscious. So I think it (fighting at 170) is a great thing, and I think he'll still be in good shape, so he's not going to be completely huge, but he's going to be at a good weight and it should be an advantage for him., TEAM McGREGOR Its harder to do. Conor . But the featherweight boss has been fearless throughout his career, and this instance is no different. Belfort declined the bout, as he wished to wait for the result of the middleweight title fight at UFC 194. Glenn Trowbridge 47 - 47. And him as a bigger guy is almost unmanageable for me as a professional fighter, especially when it comes to the striking department. And like Ali after losing to Frazier in their first fight in 1971, he may end up being even more popular before. Youre gonna need them.. - Significant Striking Accuracy Diaz, who hasnt won a fight since 2019, last competed in June 2021 when he lost a unanimous decision to Leon Edwards. And once the punches of a welterweight began to break McGregors defense, the 27-year-old was in a place he had never been in since joining the UFC roster in 2013. Mixed martial arts fighter Nate Diaz turned himself in to police in New Orleans on Thursday to face a battery charge arising from a weekend street brawl. I took a chance to move up in weight and it didnt work.. When talking to two of Nate Diaz teammates, Gilbert Melendez and Yancy Medeiros, two things were made clear. In fact, the Irishman has not won a fight since January 2020, when he TKOd now retired veteran Donald Cerrone. Conor McGregor Record: 22-6-0 The Notorious Height: 5' 9" Weight: 155 lbs. He stated last year he has two fights remaining on his UFC contract. Mag. "Lawdy, Lawdy, he's a great champion.". Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 1 | Free Fight | UFC 279 : r/MMA - Reddit Growing more disdainful of Diaz by the second, McGregor continued to rip off quick and accurate punches at his opponents bloodied face, and while Diaz still marched forward defiantly, he was unable to match his opponents output. Acc. (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. The victory provided a bounce back from a two-fight losing skid, with losses to now welterweight champion Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal, respectively in June 2021 and November 2019. 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. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Erosa; 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. I think Nate Diaz slaps the head off him, and I look forward to seeing it, McGregor said. 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. LAS VEGAS Nate Diaz has told Conor McGregor he "has a lot of work to do" if he ever wants to conclude their rivalry and book a trilogy bout. 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. With a full camp for both men, McGregor got his revengecoming back from a rough third round (after hurting Diaz early) to win a majority decision. Nate Diaz and Jake Paul are set to clash in the boxing ring in August, barring either fighter pulling out of the bout. And the subsequent fallout from the Irishman's removal from the card. Diaz posted bond and was cleared to return home to Stockton, California, Zach Rosenfield, Diazs public relations representative, said. Conor McGregor: Nate Diaz 'slaps the head off' Jake Paul Conor Mcgregor and Nate Diaz ready for Third Fight after UFC 202,Woodley-GSP wants to fight me. This is how martial arts was invented. He has been covering MMA since 2012 and contributing with Bloody Elbow since March 2015. He won the fight via second round submission. - Significant Striking Accuracy Lucas Rezende is a Brazilian journalist and writer from Belem, Para. It didnt, but oh, what a chance he took. Yet that was the beauty of the fight and of McGregors willingness to dare to be great. 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. If you dont, well take you on a trip back to Las Vegas and a wild fight week anyone who was there will never forget. He is just a fighter. 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. You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. Acc. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. The UFC tried to sign Diaz to a new deal all year, but he opted to fight out his deal and test free agency. Conor McGregor, who won the 145-pound title December, weighed in at 168 pounds on Friday for his welterweight bout against Nate Diaz. Acc. Im a better boxer than you Conor and will do what you couldnt and knock Nate out, Paultweeted. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Avg. : 41% Sub. Nate Diaz fue protagonista de una pelea callejera. 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Nate Diaz is a well-know figure among MMA fans. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-279-full-fight-video-nate-diaz-vs-conor-mcgregor-at-ufc-196, UFC champ Leon Edwards 'would 100 percent give' Nate Diaz title shot if he beats Khamzat Chimaev, Khamzat Chimaev surprised Nate Diaz accepted UFC 279 fight: 'I'll kick his ass and let him go', lost a unanimous decision to Leon Edwards, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Hes human. [6], Michael Johnson was expected to face Tony Ferguson in a lightweight rematch. 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. The featherweight champion of the world lay at his feet. Tom Lawlor: $28,000 UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 - Stats 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. After Nate lets box as the co main event same night as Katie Taylor VS. Amanda Serrano in Dublin. The two stars are tied 1-1 across two previous fights, both of which occurred in the welterweight division. 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[6] This would have been the second time in UFC history that champions in different divisions would fight for the same title. All of a sudden, he's way more durable, and I'm not hurting him, and his hands are heavier. All losses were by submission. But McGregor, who was making his welterweight debut, is not making excuses, not stealing anything away from the biggest win of his opponents career, his most telling statement being the simplest. Yes, you read that correctly. McGregor is coming in as a hefty favorite and offers little value (except within parlays), so you'll need to find betting angles elsewhere. How much did Nate Diaz make in his fights against Conor McGregor? Hes got a lot of money in the bank. The poster for UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz. ", "Man, I hit him with punches that'd bring down the walls of a city," Frazier countered. He last competed at UFC 273 in April, outpointing former title challenger Gilbert Burns in a Fight of the Night war. As Conor McGregors main training partner for years, fight week used to be his chance to catch his breath. 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. Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: https://ufc.ac/3u8FIJpExperience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service of the UFC. Conor McGregor (22-6) has not had a boxing match since his 2017 debut, a TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather. Really the only chance I see of him winning is just simply wearing him out. Wheres your credentials at, asked Diaz. 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. Long seen by many as a character, created by the media and the Irish fans who will follow him anywhere, there is no disputing what he put on the line last Saturday when he didnt have to. : 1.3 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. Nate Diaz has received an enormous amount of support heading into the final fight of his UFC contract on Saturday, including from his old rival, Conor McGregor. Electric energy highlights Diaz-McGregor weigh-in (1:42) Gilbert Melendez describes the energy onstage at the UFC 202 weigh-ins when Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor were separated by police. An injury to RDA forced him off the card and set the UFC scrambling for a late replacement. - Gian Villante: $36,000 Corey Anderson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 1 | FREE FIGHT | UFC 279 UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship 15M subscribers Subscribe Share 17M views 6 months ago #UFC279 #UFC Subscribe to get all the. Nate Diaz says Conor McGregor trilogy fight 'for sure' will happen But since youre not your own boss you will hide behind Dana or just drink the rest of your life away. You knocked out midgets. [7] Weeks later on December 29, UFC announced that the event was canceled and would be moved to a different location. Reach: 74" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Jul 14, 1988 Career statistics: SLpM: 5.32 Str. Im humble in victory or defeat, McGregor said. UFC 196 Results: Winners, Scorecards from McGregor vs. Diaz Card Nate Diaz calls out Conor McGregor in profanity-laced tirade : 55% TD Def. 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. Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor have a score to settle. One key talking point is McGregor fighting Diaz at 170 pounds, where the Stockton standout has competed before. 18, 2020, 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. The pair has yet to settle their score in a rubber match, but Diaz is confident it will happen . Nate Diaz Record: 22-13- Height: 6' 0" Weight: 170 lbs. Video: Nate Diaz chokes man unconscious in street fight; Conor McGregor : 0.1 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. Watch the original McGregor-Diaz clash like never before. Holly Holm: $500,000 Ilir Latifi: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Nate Diaz has fought for the UFC since 2007, but he is a promotional free agent after completing his UFC contract last year with a submission of Tony Ferguson. When it comes to MMA fighters in celebrity boxing, Conor McGregor was something of a trend setter. Made by movie fans, for movie fans. UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz was a mixed martial arts event held on March 5, 2016 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Teruto Ishihara of Japan reacts to his victory over Julian Erosa in their featherweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was surprising that the two took this long to get physical before fight night, but as the presser progressed, the barbs from McGregor were clearly taking a toll on the demeanor of Diaz, who made it clear that this wasnt just a one-on-one fight, but one that matched Northern Californias finest against the Dublin standouts. SLpM - This time around, with McGregor jumping up two weight classes to the welterweight division, there have been no breaks for The Russian Hammer., He's been a completely different guy this time, Lobov said. Here is everything that we currently know about Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3, including a potential date for the fight and more. (Photo by Brand, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Nate Diaz (top) punches Conor McGregor of Ireland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Erosa; Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (L-R) Teruto Ishihara of Japan punches Julian Erosa in their featherweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Im not surprised, mother #$#%$#$, said Diaz, who took the fight on less than two weeks notice, replacing injured UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos. 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. Dana White on Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz trilogy, Amanda Nunes' defeat and Francis Ngannou's contract. The fight will be the first bout for Diaz outside the UFC Octagon since fighting Hermes Franca at WEC 24 in 2006. Conor McGregor (22-6) has not had a boxing match since his 2017 debut, a TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather. 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. After Nate lets box as the co main event same night as Katie Taylor VS. [sic] Amanda Serrano in Dublin. 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. So his attitude is f**k the weight classes, forget all that. Diaz returns to the octagon on Sept. 10 in the main event of UFC 279. He wouldn't have taken this fight if he didn't feel he'd beat Conor.. (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. 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. UFC 196 headliners Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz sat feet away from each other with little incident when announcing their Saturday bout on Feb. 24. You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. - All Rights Reserved. In the first round, McGregor got the. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str.