And he can follow that with a mile swim and a 30-mile bike ride. "An incredible feat. [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. He is still recovering from a broken leg he suffered during a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Acc. (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. I consider us teammates and brothers, and we watch out for each other, Melendez said. [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. The two stars are tied 1-1 across two previous fights, both of which occurred in the welterweight division. 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. Perennial lightweight contender Nate Diaz had plenty of words for UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor after his win over Michael Johnson in December. 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. 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. . With the win, the 30-year-old Diaz moves to 20-10; the 27-year-old McGregor, who hadnt lost since 2010, falls to 19-3. 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! 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. Jorge Masvidal refers Nate Diaz to celebrity lawyer after street fight When Conor McGregor first met Nate Diaz in the cage, it was the first time in his stellar UFC career that the featherweight champion found himself in the midst of a truly difficult style. 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. He fought. ", Earlier this week, Diaz also expressed confidence a third fight would eventually happen between the two. 'I think Nate Diaz slaps the head off him' Conor McGregor gives his UFC 196 Judo Chop - Defying the Storm: How Nate Diaz beat Conor McGregor Conor McGregor: $1,000,000 Miesha Tate: $92,000 (includes $46,000 win bonus) def. Hes not. In the video, Petersen can be seen confronting Diaz as people fight around them. It didnt, but oh, what a chance he took. 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. One hundred percent real.. Flashback: Diaz vs McGregor I | UFC In fact, he doesnt even consider risk, something confirmed by his friend and main training partner Artem Lobov. : 45% SApM: 3.77 Str. Conor McGregor: Notorious (2017) - Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz Scene After Nate lets box as the co main event same night as Katie Taylor VS. Amanda Serrano in Dublin. Def. Its harder to do. Nate Diaz and Jake Paul are set to clash in the boxing ring in August, barring either fighter pulling out of the bout. 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. He just grew stronger and stronger as the days went on, and I'm just happy we're finally here and I don't have to endure none of that raw power no more.. (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. Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor have a score to settle. So his attitude is f**k the weight classes, forget all that. 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. (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. (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. He's always ready, he stays ready, and he's a martial artist in and out of the gym, 24/7. He is just a fighter. Theres a new king right here, said Diaz. 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. 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. Published Mar 4, 2022. How much did Nate Diaz make in his fights against Conor McGregor? Def: 54% TD Avg. Former UFC star faces battery charge after weekend fight, Attorney says 38-year-old acted in self-defence. 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. Nate Diaz says Conor McGregor trilogy fight 'for sure' will happen Avg. 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Many have celebrated. There's a definite difference between them. Hes going to f-cking retire a multi-millionaire. UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 - Stats When talking to two of Nate Diaz teammates, Gilbert Melendez and Yancy Medeiros, two things were made clear. With 40 seconds left, Diaz dragged the fight to the mat, but McGregor easily reversed position in the ensuing scramble, capping off a dominant round. 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. Conor McGregor Faces Off with Mike Perry at Bare Knuckle Fighting - TMZ "Weight should never be an issue," he said. ", "Man, I hit him with punches that'd bring down the walls of a city," Frazier countered. Avg. Diaz returns to the octagon on Sept. 10 in the main event of UFC 279. Mag. All rights reserved. [8] On January 12, it was confirmed the event would take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. As the round progressed, Diaz was able to get some pawing shots in, but they would immediately be answered by McGregor, who was firing with bad intentions throughout, eventually cutting Diaz over the right eye. 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. This final fall-through is what prompted the cancellation of the event in Brazil and relocation to Las Vegas. 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. The former MMA fighter, who parted ways with the UFC in 2022, will look to. 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. 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. Nate Diaz emerged victorious in the first epic battle against Conor McGregor at UFC 196. Nate Diaz noquea a un hombre en una batalla campal callejera y Conor 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. The most recent of these is a former foe of the Notorious Irishman, Stockton native Nate Diaz. Hes human. 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. I hope he doesnt waste it and blow it on something stupid but good for him.. Nate Diaz earned a disclosed fight purse of $500,000 for the first time he fought Conor McGregor at UFC 196. SLpM - If anything, it's about a smaller guy being able to beat the larger opponent. You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. This is how martial arts was invented. 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. Due to a series of injuries, the company moved the heavyweight bout to a separate event scheduled for February 6, which at that time was titled "UFC 196". UFC 202 Pivotal Moments: Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 2, rounds 1 & 2 The two fought twice in 2016, splitting the rivalry at 1-1. Its just an uphill battle for Nate when we talk about wins and losses, but like you said, hes getting paid, good for him. - (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. 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. He wouldn't have taken this fight if he didn't feel he'd beat Conor.. The 33-year-old Irishman got his revenge to equal the scoreline with a decision win at UFC 202 five months later. 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 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. It looked like it was going to, as McGregor landed with his first punch over the top. Diaz accepted a short-notice fight against McGregor in March 2016, and upset the Irish star by second-round submission. On February 23, the planned bout suffered a setback as it was announced that dos Anjos pulled out due to a broken foot. LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 20: (R-L) Nate Diaz . Diaz went to police with his attorney on Thursday and turned himself in, a police news release said. 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. 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. Midway through the round though, the Stockton veteran began to tag McGregor with regularity, forcing him to back up for the first time. 6:44. 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 Pulls No Punches With Nate Diaz-Jake Paul Prediction Really the only chance I see of him winning is just simply wearing him out. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. [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. In boxing, a move from 145 pounds to 170 pounds constitutes a jump of four weight classes. 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. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Personally training with Nate, there's the Nate who is within making 155 pounds, and there's the Nate in the offseason, that's not within 155 pounds, he said. and the spirits clearly moved him. - 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. Conor McGregor Record: 22-6-0 The Notorious Height: 5' 9" Weight: 155 lbs. [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. Diaz (0-0) meets Paul (6-1) in an eight-round boxing match Aug. 5 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. 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. And the subsequent fallout from the Irishman's removal from the card. 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. This change made the March 5 event a smaller draw, which led to the transition to the smaller venue in Rio de Janeiro. [7] Weeks later on December 29, UFC announced that the event was canceled and would be moved to a different location. He dared. Reach: 76" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 16, 1985 Career statistics: SLpM: 4.57 Str. CONOR MCGREGOR VS NATE DIAZ 1 FIGHT VIDEO UFC 196 - UFC, MMA Fighting UFC 202 | Diaz vs McGregor 2 | UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Jake Paul isnt the only one confident hell finish Diaz. Nate Diaz Record: 22-13- Height: 6' 0" Weight: 170 lbs. (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. 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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. Diaz has been one of the most popular fighters in MMA since 2016, when he split two high-profile bouts with Conor McGregor. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Petersen has a 1-0 record as a professional boxer, and has fought in amateur MMA bouts. 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. 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. McGregor is clearly cut from the same cloth. As for mixed martial arts, the 34-year-old is . Later that year, McGregor outlasted him by majority decision in their rematch at UFC 202.. The 145-pound champion was seeking more gold at 155 pounds, but with Dos Anjos' injury, that fight will have to wait. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? He won the fight via second round submission. Julianna Pena shocks the MMA world, upsets Amanda Nunes at UFC 269 (1:16) Def: 52% TD Avg. Conor McGregor's history with Nate Diaz. In fact, the 42-year-old only sees one path for Diaz to win the fightto use his durability to wear out his opponent. Nate Diaz calls out Conor McGregor in profanity-laced tirade Jeff Mullen 47 - 48. (1:33). [16], The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[18], The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. But since youre not your own boss you will hide behind Dana or just drink the rest of your life. His attorney, Walter Becker, has told New Orleans news outlets Diaz acted in self-defense. Diaz, who hasnt won a fight since 2019, last competed in June 2021 when he lost a unanimous decision to Leon Edwards. As Conor McGregors main training partner for years, fight week used to be his chance to catch his breath. Instead, McGregor gets to settle a score with Diaz. [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. He took home a total of $620,000, which includes $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus . Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 1 | FREE FIGHT | UFC 279 [6], Michael Johnson was expected to face Tony Ferguson in a lightweight rematch. : 0.1 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2 scorecard: How did the - Sportskeeda MMA Fighting Archives: Conor McGregor Avenges Loss, Defeats Nate Diaz at UFC 202. Having heard about McGregors comments, Paul took to his personal Twitter account with a reply. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. He is just a fighter, Lobov said last week. Conor . 2023 Bloody Elbow. Caio Borralho sets his sights on Derek Brunson after his UFC Fight Night 223 submission win. Do what you're trained to do., Diaz Shocks the World, Submits McGregor in 2nd Round. 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. - Conor Mcgregor and Nate Diaz ready for Third Fight after UFC 202,Woodley-GSP wants to fight me. : 1.05 TD Acc. 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. The JV squad on my team can beat your team., Bring your training partners in, said McGregor. [19], For the event originally promoted under this name, see. 4 Potential Opponents for Nate Diaz's Next Fight
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