Tom Lawlor: $28,000 Nate Diaz: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. 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.". Avg. 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. He lost. That booking is slightly up in the air, however, with McGregors continued reluctance to re-enter the USADA testing pool. Conor McGregor believes Nate Diaz will have an easy fight against Jake Paul. This is how martial arts was invented. The two stars are tied 1-1 across two previous fights, both of which occurred in the welterweight division. I hope he doesnt waste it and blow it on something stupid but good for him.. 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. The fight will be the first bout for Diaz outside the UFC Octagon since fighting Hermes Franca at WEC 24 in 2006. 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. 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. Wheres your credentials at, asked Diaz. The UFC tried to sign Diaz to a new deal all year, but he opted to fight out his deal and test free agency. - Acc. 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. 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. 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. And the subsequent fallout from the Irishman's removal from the card. Nate Diaz surprised the world in 2016, even if he himself wasnt. After Nate lets box as the co main event same night as Katie Taylor VS. Amanda Serrano in Dublin. 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. In an interview on MMA Fightings Writer vs Fighter podcast, retired welterweight Matt Brown shared the same opinion. Diaz (20-13) will face former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson (25-7) in the main event of UFC 279 inside T-Mobile Arena. (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 (top) 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. 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. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. (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. 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 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. This final fall-through is what prompted the cancellation of the event in Brazil and relocation to Las Vegas. McGregor, 34, has not fought since July 2021. (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. Nate Diaz emerged victorious in the first epic battle against Conor McGregor at UFC 196. 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. (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. (1:33). All Rights Reserved. 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. [19], For the event originally promoted under this name, see. 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 . (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 *** 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. : 49% SApM: 4.66 Str. 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! Team Penn Finale. 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. Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 1 The first fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz was booked after a lightweight title fight between McGregor and then-lightweight champion. He plans to test free agency. Acc. Julianna Pena shocks the MMA world, upsets Amanda Nunes at UFC 269 (1:16) Meanwhile, Chimaev (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) enters UFC 279 on the heels of one of the best fights in 2022. 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. Many have celebrated. Diaz, who hasnt won a fight since 2019, last competed in June 2021 when he lost a unanimous decision to Leon Edwards. Ferguson was then rescheduled to fight at UFC on Fox 19 on April 16 against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Jake Paul isnt the only one confident hell finish Diaz. They first met in March 2016. 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. 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. 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. 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. He is a true martial artist, and martial arts isn't about weight classes. Diaz and his older brother, former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz, are . 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. The 145-pound champion was seeking more gold at 155 pounds, but with Dos Anjos' injury, that fight will have to wait. 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. The bout marks the final fight on Diazs current contract with the UFC. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. 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. Avg. 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. Reach: 76" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 16, 1985 Career statistics: SLpM: 4.57 Str. 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. ", Earlier this week, Diaz also expressed confidence a third fight would eventually happen between the two. Totals Per round Significant Strikes Per round Significant Strikes Nate Diaz Conor McGregor 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. For their first fight, McGregor had been set to fight then-champion Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title at UFC 196. In fact, the Irishman has not won a fight since January 2020, when he TKOd now retired veteran Donald Cerrone. Reach: 74" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Jul 14, 1988 Career statistics: SLpM: 5.32 Str. 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. Diaz (0-0) meets Paul (6-1) in an eight-round boxing match Aug. 5 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. 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. Just get in there and fight. Poor Artem Lobov. Later that year, McGregor outlasted him by majority decision in their rematch at UFC 202.. - He is just a fighter. 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. Def. Police issue arrest warrant for Nate Diaz after New Orleans street brawl, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Nate Diaz earned a disclosed fight purse of $500,000 for the first time he fought Conor McGregor at UFC 196. - Highlights Football. UFC FIGHT PASS original Series TWENTY/20 takes you inside the Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz fight in a definitive way to re-experience one of . And him as a bigger guy is almost unmanageable for me as a professional fighter, especially when it comes to the striking department. If anything, it's about a smaller guy being able to beat the larger opponent. Diaz was said to have been pulled from partying on vacation into the headlining PPV bout on two-weeks notice. Petersen has a 1-0 record as a professional boxer, and has fought in amateur MMA bouts. The most recent of these is a former foe of the Notorious Irishman, Stockton native Nate Diaz. 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. In his free time, he enjoys reading, slapping the bass guitar and traveling. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - 8:34. Conor McGregor's history with Nate Diaz. : 0.1 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. Nate Diaz Record: 22-13- Height: 6' 0" Weight: 170 lbs. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Diaz has been one of the most popular fighters in MMA since 2016, when he split two high-profile bouts with Conor McGregor. 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. Published Mar 4, 2022. 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. So his attitude is f**k the weight classes, forget all that. Im humble in victory or defeat, McGregor said. [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. All of a sudden, he's way more durable, and I'm not hurting him, and his hands are heavier. Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor have a score to settle. (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 submitted McGregor in a shocking upset at UFC 196 in March 2016. In the first round, McGregor got the. So his attitude is f**k the weight classes, forget all that. 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. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. 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. On February 23, the planned bout suffered a setback as it was announced that dos Anjos pulled out due to a broken foot. (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 (top) 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. Melendez has been in the gym with a welterweight Nate Diaz, and as El Nino explains, its not one of his more enjoyable moments. Jeff Mullen 47 - 48. (Laughs) And it just hasn't happened this time. McGregor took the time to congratulate Diaz on fulfilling his contract on Saturday, via his personal social media. Nate Diaz and Jake Paul are set to clash in the boxing ring in August, barring either fighter pulling out of the bout. For their rematch that was originally scheduled to headline UFC 200. Instead, McGregor gets to settle a score with Diaz. Hes only got to worry about two weapons. In fact, the 42-year-old only sees one path for Diaz to win the fightto use his durability to wear out his opponent. Do what you're trained to do., Diaz Shocks the World, Submits McGregor in 2nd Round. 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. 6:44. When not writing, Lucas also teaches English. Its harder to do. - Watch the original McGregor-Diaz clash like never before. Nate Diaz fue protagonista de una pelea callejera. 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. Team Tate Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Hes human. Hes not. Lucas Rezende is a Brazilian journalist and writer from Belem, Para. The pair has yet to settle their score in a rubber match, but Diaz is confident it will happen . McGregor is clearly cut from the same cloth. Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor 1 | Free Fight | UFC 279 319 169 169 comments Best Add a Comment LuckyWarrior 3 mo. 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. 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. 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. You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. Conor was on hand to watch Mike Perry defeat Luke Rockhold, who threw . - Diaz then gets Petersen into a chokehold before letting him drop to the ground, apparently unconscious. 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. [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. I took a chance to move up in weight and it didnt work.. He stated last year he has two fights remaining on his UFC contract. [7] Weeks later on December 29, UFC announced that the event was canceled and would be moved to a different location. After Nate lets box as the co main event same night as Katie Taylor VS. [sic] Amanda Serrano in Dublin. He's my brother and he's real, UFC lightweight Medeiros said. 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 *** 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. Di Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi A lot of People can Kill Conor Mcgregor and Nate Diaz,Joanna Jedrzejczyk Fights at UFC 205. 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. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? One key talking point is McGregor fighting Diaz at 170 pounds, where the Stockton standout has competed before. . A rematch was immediately booked for August that same year. 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. 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. I took a chance to move up in weight and it didnt work.. 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. McGregor and Diaz went 1-1 in their two UFC bouts. 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. : 55% TD Def. ", "Man, I hit him with punches that'd bring down the walls of a city," Frazier countered. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images), McGregor Dared to be Great - Nothing Wrong with That. 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. 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. In the video, Petersen can be seen confronting Diaz as people fight around them. SLpM - (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 shocked the world by upsetting UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor via submission in the second round. Dana White on Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz trilogy, Amanda Nunes' defeat and Francis Ngannou's contract. McGregor did that Saturday night. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. MMA World. This forced that event to alter into a "UFC Fight Night" card, and the originally scheduled "UFC 197" event was renamed UFC 196. 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. 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. (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. - Significant Striking Accuracy Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Erosa; Teruto Ishihara, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Teruto Ishihara of Japan (top) 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. : 0.67 TD Acc. Belfort declined the bout, as he wished to wait for the result of the middleweight title fight at UFC 194. 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. 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. - Imagine the numbers that would do?), he saved his most vicious barbs for Diaz, hoping that he makes it out of the first round this Saturday. Hes got a lot of money in the bank. 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. (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. He was initially scheduled to face rising Chechen-Swedish contender Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 in Las Vegas, but Chimaev missed weight on Friday. : 66% Sub. But the featherweight boss has been fearless throughout his career, and this instance is no different. 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. Diaz returns to the octagon on Sept. 10 in the main event of UFC 279. 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. On January 27, it was announced that Johnson withdrew from the bout due to injury. He is scheduled to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in August in an eight-round boxing match in Dallas. Please check your email for a confirmation.
