Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. (Laughs) And it just hasn't happened this time. Jake will be able to block better with the bigger gloves. 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. I felt faster, better, stronger there, Diaz said of life at 170 pounds, but other than some expletive-laced retorts at his opponent, the 30-year-old let McGregor do the talking, something The Notorious one has never needed any prodding for. Diaz then gets Petersen into a chokehold before letting him drop to the ground, apparently unconscious. You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images). 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. Acc. The JV squad on my team can beat your team., Bring your training partners in, said McGregor. Petersen has a 1-0 record as a professional boxer, and has fought in amateur MMA bouts. When will Jamahal Hill defend? 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. Diaz (20-13) will face former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson (25-7) in the main event of UFC 279 inside T-Mobile Arena. Reach: 74" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Jul 14, 1988 Career statistics: SLpM: 5.32 Str. Nate Diaz rose, flexing his arms in a caricature of masculine bravado, his characteristic scowl concealed by a mask of blood. : 1.3 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. But the featherweight boss has been fearless throughout his career, and this instance is no different. The submission victory, which few expected given the circumstances, sent Diaz (20-13 MMA, 18-12 UFC) to stardom and gave McGregor his first defeat in the UFC. 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. Nate Diaz says Conor McGregor trilogy fight 'for sure' will happen McGregor immediately vowed to avenge the loss, and defeated Diaz by majority decision in a five-round battle five months later. 8:34. 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. - But since youre not your own boss you will hide behind Dana or just drink the rest of your life away. Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 1 | Free Fight | UFC 279 : r/MMA - Reddit 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. Glenn Trowbridge 47 - 47. play. 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. Gian Villante: $36,000 Corey Anderson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. - Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 1 | FREE FIGHT | UFC 279 Winner of two of his last three, Diaz knocked out Gray Maynard and decisioned "The Menace" Johnson to soar up to the number six spot in the lightweight rankings, and with a win over McGregor, he could put himself in the mix for a rematch against Dos Anjos. The two stars are tied 1-1 across two previous fights, both of which occurred in the welterweight division. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Jason Saggo of Canada (top) grapples with Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nate Diaz calls out Conor McGregor in profanity-laced tirade In the UFC, the leap is no less daunting, especially when it comes on less than two weeks notice against a seasoned veteran who competed on the highest level of the sport four times previously. He could have chosen, months earlier, to remain at 145 pounds. In boxing, a move from 145 pounds to 170 pounds constitutes a jump of four weight classes. The featherweight champion of the world lay at his feet. The poster for UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz. And him as a bigger guy is almost unmanageable for me as a professional fighter, especially when it comes to the striking department. Sure, their battle was no Thrilla, but it was a thriller in its own right, filled with twists and turns, blood and drama, and finally, a sudden and spectacular finish. Im not surprised, mother #$#%$#$, said Diaz, who took the fight on less than two weeks notice, replacing injured UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos. The Final Fight Of The Night Power Rankings Is Here. Julianna Pena shocks the MMA world, upsets Amanda Nunes at UFC 269 (1:16) Diaz agreed to step in for the bout against Dublin's McGregor, with the fight taking place at 170 pounds. (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. 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. ", Earlier this week, Diaz also expressed confidence a third fight would eventually happen between the two. ", "Man, I hit him with punches that'd bring down the walls of a city," Frazier countered. He wouldn't have taken this fight if he didn't feel he'd beat Conor.. 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.. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. UFC 196 - Wikipedia (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. Our trilogy will happen. 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. Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are expected to give fight fans some fireworks when they clash at UFC 196. He is just a fighter. Its not fair to say that was playing it safe, but it is accurate to say that with his attempt to move up to welterweight, he was doing what few would expect a media creation to do. The UFC stars have already fought twice before.. Diaz, 36, submitted McGregor with a rear-naked choke at the UFC 196 event in March 2016. He took home a total of $620,000, which includes $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus . 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. Avg. 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How much did Nate Diaz make in his fights against Conor McGregor? (1:33) Nate Diaz explains to Brett Okamoto why . 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. Nate Diaz Tells Conor McGregor He's Got 'a Lot of Work to Do' - Insider 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. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. 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. Diaz, 37, has fought exclusively in the UFC since 2007. The main event change came about on Tuesday, when McGregor's original opponent, UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos, was forced out of the bout due to injury. If the UFC lightweight is clear on one thing, its raw power. (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) grapples with Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. In his free time, he enjoys reading, slapping the bass guitar and traveling. After taunting the SBG Ireland fighter about his own boxing skills and knockout power, Paul took the opportunity to also call out McGregor for a fight in the former champions own backyard. Conor McGregor (22-6) has not had a boxing match since his 2017 debut, a TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather. 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. McGregor vs Diaz 3: Everything We Know So Far - GiveMeSport McGregor is coming in as a hefty favorite and offers little value (except within parlays), so you'll need to find betting angles elsewhere. Conor McGregor's history with Nate Diaz. I took a chance to move up in weight and it didnt work.. 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. - 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! Fair play. The fight will be the first bout for Diaz outside the UFC Octagon since fighting Hermes Franca at WEC 24 in 2006. (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. And like Ali after losing to Frazier in their first fight in 1971, he may end up being even more popular before. Welterweight Bout Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor Round 5 Time 05:00 Method DEC Win United States - odds - Ireland Win Light Heavyweight Bout Anthony Johnson vs Glover Teixeira Round 1 Time. He lost. 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. Having heard about McGregors comments, Paul took to his personal Twitter account with a reply. dos Anjos/McGregor, Holm/Tate set for UFC 197", "UFC 197 set for HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro on March 5", "Anderson Silva: UFC cancels event in Rio de Janeiro", "UFC official confirms Vitor Belfort turned down fight with Anderson Silva at UFC 197", "Hendricks-Thompson headlines UFC Fight Night", "Rafael dos Anjos injured, out of UFC 196 main event fight against Conor McGregor", "Coach: Jose Aldo not in shape, turned down offer to replace Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196", "Frankie Edgar 'pissed' at UFC, says the 'C' in UFC stands for 'Conor', "Nate Diaz gets the call, faces Conor McGregor in new UFC 196 main event", "Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson targeted for April UFC on Fox event", "UFC 196 Bonuses: Nate Diaz takes home $100K for upset victory over Conor McGregor", "UFC 196 salaries: Conor McGregor earns $1 Million; Nate Diaz, Holly Holm pocket $500K", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=UFC_196&oldid=1147215767, Decision (unanimous) (3027, 3027, 3027), Decision (unanimous) (3027, 3027, 2928), Decision (unanimous) (2928, 2927, 2927), Decision (unanimous) (3027, 2927, 3026), Decision (unanimous) (2928, 2928, 2928), This page was last edited on 29 March 2023, at 14:41. [6], Michael Johnson was expected to face Tony Ferguson in a lightweight rematch. It didnt, but oh, what a chance he took. - The 33-year-old Irishman got his revenge to equal the scoreline with a decision win at UFC 202 five months later. Do what you're trained to do.. On February 23, the planned bout suffered a setback as it was announced that dos Anjos pulled out due to a broken foot. : 45% SApM: 3.77 Str. SLpM - 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. That booking is slightly up in the air, however, with McGregors continued reluctance to re-enter the USADA testing pool. We appreciate how we were treated by the New Orleans Police Department, the court and their staff, Rosenfield said in an email. 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. Hes going to f-cking retire a multi-millionaire. Flashback: Diaz vs McGregor I | UFC Just get in there and fight. 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. Instead, McGregor gets to settle a score with Diaz. 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. Hes only got to worry about two weapons. Diaz, who hasnt won a fight since 2019, last competed in June 2021 when he lost a unanimous decision to Leon Edwards. 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. 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. Its just an uphill battle for Nate when we talk about wins and losses, but like you said, hes getting paid, good for him. 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. He takes on unbeaten welterweight contender Khamzat. Conor McGregor: $1,000,000 Miesha Tate: $92,000 (includes $46,000 win bonus) def. As for mixed martial arts, the 34-year-old is currently on a two-fight losing skid with back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier, with the most recent one being a TKO loss in July 2021. [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. 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.". Former UFC star faces battery charge after weekend fight, Attorney says 38-year-old acted in self-defence. I consider us teammates and brothers, and we watch out for each other, Melendez said. They first met in March 2016. Jeff Mullen 47 - 48. Diaz has been one of the most popular fighters in MMA since 2016, when he split two high-profile bouts with Conor McGregor. Not only did Diaz ignite a physic kerfuffle when he chucked a water bottle at Netflix reality series star Chase DeMoor at a Misfits Boxing event where his teammate Chris Avila was competing, he. Nate Diaz fue protagonista de una pelea callejera. 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. CONOR MCGREGOR VS NATE DIAZ 1 FIGHT VIDEO UFC 196 - UFC, MMA Fighting He is still recovering from a broken leg he suffered during a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier. - - Avg. Conor was on hand to watch Mike Perry defeat Luke Rockhold, who threw . Nate Diaz was no joke, and he proved it once more, as the punches that felled featherweights bloodied and bruised him, but refused to dent his chin. In combat sports, all it takes is one moment to change the whole game. When talking to two of Nate Diaz teammates, Gilbert Melendez and Yancy Medeiros, two things were made clear. UFC's McGregor And Diaz Talk Trash And Money - YouTube The UFC tried to sign Diaz to a new deal all year, but he opted to fight out his deal and test free agency. UFC full fight: Watch Nate Diaz hand Conor McGregor his first UFC loss UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz Prop Odds | Odds Shark He is just a fighter, Lobov said last week. Later that year, McGregor outlasted him by majority decision in their rematch at UFC 202.. Diaz returns to the octagon on Sept. 10 in the main event of UFC 279. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. [7] Weeks later on December 29, UFC announced that the event was canceled and would be moved to a different location. Diaz returns to the octagon on Sept. 10 in the main event of UFC 279. When not writing, Lucas also teaches English. McGregor did that Saturday night. There's a definite difference between them. In 1975, when the 41st round of combat between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier was done, capped off by their epic third bout, better known as the Thrilla in Manila, two of the greatest heavyweight boxers ever let their guard down after punishing each other physically and verbally for years. The 145-pound champion was seeking more gold at 155 pounds, but with Dos Anjos' injury, that fight will have to wait. Dance for me, Nate, McGregor jabbed, referring to Diaz payday this weekend and asking him for a thank you. Its hard to do in boxing than MMA. Nate Diaz Record: 22-13- Height: 6' 0" Weight: 170 lbs. 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. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Many have celebrated. Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2 scorecard: How did the - Sportskeeda The fight. There has been speculation of a third fight for a long time, but it has yet to come to fruition. 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 . In the video, Petersen can be seen confronting Diaz as people fight around them. UFC 202 | Diaz vs McGregor 2 | UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship Please check your email for a confirmation. 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