UFC legend Nick Diaz booked for Abu Dhabi card alongside Tony Ferguson
9 months, 4 weeks ago

UFC legend Nick Diaz booked for Abu Dhabi card alongside Tony Ferguson

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy UFC legend Nick Diaz will return to the Octagon in August, facing Vicente Luque in a Fight Night co-main event. Diaz, who challenged Georges St-Pierre for the 170lbs title in 2013 and fought middleweight icon Anderson Silva in 2015, last fought in September 2021; he retired in the third round against former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler. Elsewhere on the card, veteran and fan favourite Tony Ferguson aims to snap a seven-fight losing streak, as he fights Michael Chiesa.

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Vincente Luque not eyeing Nick Diaz fight, wants Belal Muhammad trilogy bout
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Vincente Luque not eyeing Nick Diaz fight, wants Belal Muhammad trilogy bout

India Today  

For Vincente Luque, UFC 310 is all about getting back to winning ways and climbing up the rankings. With the Stockton legend pulled out of the fight, Luque has a new opponent in the form of the up and coming Themba Gorimbo, who is on a 4-0 winning run in the UFC. With his sights set on getting back into …

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws
1 year, 5 months ago

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws

The Independent  

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Nate Diaz reveals ‘secret’ that he and Jake Paul share
1 year, 7 months ago

Nate Diaz reveals ‘secret’ that he and Jake Paul share

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Conor McGregor's opponent for UFC return appears to be Tony Ferguson
2 years, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor's opponent for UFC return appears to be Tony Ferguson

Daily Mail  

38-year-old won the 13th season of the competition as a welterweight in 2011 Tweet comes after McGregor laid out plans for his UFC return later this year Tony Ferguson has revealed that he has been asked to coach an upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter alongside longtime rival Conor McGregor. Tony Ferguson has revealed he has been asked to serve …

UFC 281: Nate Diaz involved in altercation with Conor McGregor teammate Dillon Danis
2 years, 4 months ago

UFC 281: Nate Diaz involved in altercation with Conor McGregor teammate Dillon Danis

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Nate Diaz exits UFC with the most unique of legacies
2 years, 6 months ago

Nate Diaz exits UFC with the most unique of legacies

The Independent  

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Conor McGregor promises Nate Diaz trilogy ‘will happen’ in tribute to UFC legend
2 years, 6 months ago

Conor McGregor promises Nate Diaz trilogy ‘will happen’ in tribute to UFC legend

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Nate Diaz: UFC president Dana White reflects on icon’s legacy
2 years, 6 months ago

Nate Diaz: UFC president Dana White reflects on icon’s legacy

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Conor McGregor demands respect from Nate Diaz after his rival called him out
2 years, 6 months ago

Conor McGregor demands respect from Nate Diaz after his rival called him out

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has demanded rival Nate Diaz show him respect after his rival called him out after choking out Tony Ferguson. Conor McGregor has demanded rival Nate Diaz show him respect after his rival called him out Nate Diaz submitted Tony Ferguson in the fourth round of his final fight with UFC on Saturday 'All I know it's been a …

UFC 279 results: Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson after Khamzat Chimaev runs through Kevin Holland
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 279 results: Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson after Khamzat Chimaev runs through Kevin Holland

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UFC 279 LIVE: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson and Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland results
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 279 LIVE: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson and Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland results

The Independent  

✕ Close Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279; Chimaev embraces boos at weigh-in Nate Diaz exited the UFC with a submission victory on Saturday, beating fellow fan favourite Tony Ferguson in the final fight of his UFC contract. Diaz had been scheduled to take on the UFC’s fastest-rising star, Khamzat Chimaev, in the main event of UFC 279, but …

Nate Diaz BEATS Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 before teasing boxing switch
2 years, 6 months ago

Nate Diaz BEATS Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 before teasing boxing switch

Daily Mail  

Nate Diaz choked out Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 279 to bring the curtain down on his legendary UFC career. Diaz was winning the striking exchanges with Ferguson, but his opponent was more than game Ferguson has now lost five fights in a row, but he tried his best to break Diaz down at UFC 279 Nate …

Nate Diaz rages after Khamzat Chimaev fails to make weight for UFC 279 by SEVEN POUNDS
2 years, 6 months ago

Nate Diaz rages after Khamzat Chimaev fails to make weight for UFC 279 by SEVEN POUNDS

Daily Mail  

Nate Diaz has vowed he will never fight 'little leaguer' Khamzat Chimaev in the octagon after the welterweight missed his weight limit by seven pounds ahead of UFC 279. Chimaev's failure to make weight forced UFC supremo Dana White to shuffle his cards and Diaz will now fight Tony Ferguson at the top of the bill. Nate Diaz will fight …

Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279 after Chimaev misses weight
2 years, 6 months ago

Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279 after Chimaev misses weight

Associated Press  

Nate Diaz will take on fellow veteran welterweight Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 after Khamzat Chimaev badly missed weight for his main-event showdown with Diaz. The top three fights on the pay-per-view card were shuffled because of Chimaev’s failed weight cut Friday, but all six fighters will still compete Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. The matchup carries bad blood: Chimaev …

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev misses weight for Nate Diaz fight
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev misses weight for Nate Diaz fight

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Khamzat Chimaev feels like UFC’s ‘paid killer’ in Nate Diaz fight
2 years, 6 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev feels like UFC’s ‘paid killer’ in Nate Diaz fight

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Nate Diaz blasts UFC for setting up Khamzat Chimaev showdown
2 years, 6 months ago

Nate Diaz blasts UFC for setting up Khamzat Chimaev showdown

Daily Mail  

Nate Diaz says Saturday's welterweight fight with Khamzat Chimaev isn't one he wanted and insists he doesn't care if he gets his his 'ass whooped' by the 'rising star. Diaz will complete the final fight of his UFC deal at UFC 278 and has stated his intention to leave the promotion afterwards. Many fans believe the UFC have given him …

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Kamaru Usman’s knockout loss
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Kamaru Usman’s knockout loss

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UFC 279: Nate Diaz agrees to face Khamzat Chimaev in Las Vegas main event
2 years, 8 months ago

UFC 279: Nate Diaz agrees to face Khamzat Chimaev in Las Vegas main event

Daily Mail  

Nate Diaz has finally gotten his wish to have the final UFC fight on his contract, but welterweight prodigy Khamzat Chimaev is ready to make the Stockton's legend's swansong a 'funeral'. Diaz, 37, has been out of action since losing to surging Brit Leon Edwards back in June 2021 and has publicly pleaded with the UFC to grant him the …

Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev set for UFC 279 main event in September
2 years, 8 months ago

Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev set for UFC 279 main event in September

The Independent  

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‘He won’t be the same’: UFC star Khamzat Chimaev still targeting Nate Diaz fight
2 years, 9 months ago

‘He won’t be the same’: UFC star Khamzat Chimaev still targeting Nate Diaz fight

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UFC legend Nick Diaz wants to face Kamaru Usman 'this year' as he plans his return to the octagon
2 years, 10 months ago

UFC legend Nick Diaz wants to face Kamaru Usman 'this year' as he plans his return to the octagon

Daily Mail  

Nick Diaz is planning on making another sensational return to the octagon for later this year and he wants to face the pound-for-pound king – Kamaru Usman. Nick Diaz is plotting his return to the UFC for the 'end of this year' – and wants to face the promotion's pound-for-pound king Kamaru Usman for his welterweight title When asked if …

UFC: Who can beat Kamaru Usman out of Leon Edwards, Khamzat Chimaev and Vicente Luque?
3 years, 4 months ago

UFC: Who can beat Kamaru Usman out of Leon Edwards, Khamzat Chimaev and Vicente Luque?

Daily Mail  

There is no debate around Kamaru Usman's status as the UFC's pound-for-pound No 1 and the 'Nigerian Nightmare' is well on his way to becoming one of the greatest of all time. Kamaru Usman looks almost untouchable as the UFC's pound-for-pound No 1 Having shared the octagon with Covington for a combined 49 minutes over both fights, Usman is adamant …

Nick Diaz’s UFC 266 return ends in third-round defeat by Robbie Lawler
3 years, 6 months ago

Nick Diaz’s UFC 266 return ends in third-round defeat by Robbie Lawler

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UFC 263 results: Israel Adesanya outpoints Marvin Vettori after Leon Edwards survives late scare against Nate Diaz
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC 263 results: Israel Adesanya outpoints Marvin Vettori after Leon Edwards survives late scare against Nate Diaz

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UFC 263: Adesanya retains, Moreno new champ and Nate Diaz stretches Edwards
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC 263: Adesanya retains, Moreno new champ and Nate Diaz stretches Edwards

The Hindu  

Israel Adesanya remains king of the UFC middleweight division. Coming off his first career loss in a challenge to light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz, the UFC middleweight titleholder returned to his division and put on a clinic in defeating Marvin Vettori of Italy in the main event of Saturday night's UFC 263. The evening's co-feature bout featured an electric moment …

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