Published 18:28 IST, October 30th 2019
UFC: Nate Diaz feels he is the king of 155 lbs category, eyes progress
Nate Diaz says that he is never going to fight again in the lightweight division. Know more about his statements and upcoming fight against Jorge Masvidal.
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It is time for UFC 244 and Nate Diaz will step inside octagon against Jorge ‘Gambred’ Masvidal for much-awaited BMF belt. However, it was t quite long back when UFC fans h almost lost hope of seeing one of Diaz brors into octagon in recent times. UFC President Dana White was t expecting a Diaz comeback too but Nate me a spectacular return and shocked everyone by defeating Anthony Pettis via decision in UFC 241. Nate called out Jorge Masvidal after fight and to lord’s faith callout really turned out into a match but UFC fans are wondering will Diaz really never return to lightweight division?
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UFC: more 155 for Nate Diaz?
Nate Diaz revealed that he will never ever come to lightweight division and that he is done with 155 lbs category in an interview with a news brocast before his return against Pettis. Diaz also ded that he feels he is king of division and he has thing more left to prove. Diaz h a great run in lightweight division and defeated some of best fighters like Cor McGregor and Michael Jhonson before moving into welterweight division. Diaz is currently ranked 7th in welterweight division and he is alrey above Darren Till, Anthony Pettis, Robbie Lawler, Ben Askren and Stephen Thompson. It seems that Diaz is comfortable in 170 lbs category and he might never return to lightweight again.
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UFC: Nate Diaz before UFC 244
Diaz is performing pretty good in welterweight division and after his recent win against Pettis, he seems confident. Diaz has never been kcked out in his life, while his upcoming opponent Jorge Masvidal is a highly-skilled kckout specialist. That could bring best out of fight. Both Misvidal and Diaz are eminent strikers and we can expect a dog-fight if both men decide to get it done standing. However, Diaz will surely have an vant if match goes to ground. Diaz has mastered art of jiu-jitsu and that can be pretty dangerous inside game. Diaz has also got his opponent Masvidal’s respect as a fighter and it won't be surprising if re is a blood bath in fight between two dangerous American men.
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17:05 IST, October 30th 2019