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Report: Nate Diaz Blasts UFC Over Pay, Says “I Don’t Get Paid Sh-t”
Dana White Responds “Get Back to Work”
By FCF Staff
In February, Nate Diaz relayed publicly that he’s hoping for his UFC release, and… Read More
Nate Diaz Requests Release From UFC Contract
By FCF Staff
Although longtime training partner Gilbert Melendez recently resigned with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Nate Diaz took to Twitter Wednesday to request his release from the world’s biggest MMA promotion.
The 28 year-old fighter, who is coming off… Read More
Nate Diaz Blasts Benson Henderson, Josh Thomson And Anthony Pettis Following UFC on FOX 10
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz has never been shy about sharing his opinion, and the outspoken lightweight clearly wasn’t impressed with Saturday’s UFC on FOX 10 scrap between Benson Henderson and Josh Thomson.
Diaz took to Twitter recently and posted… Read More
Nate Diaz Denies Turning Down Fight With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen who Khabib Nurmagomedov will battle next, Nate Diaz is denying that he has turned down a fight with the rising lightweight, as Dana White recently claimed.
The UFC President was recently… Read More
TUF 18 Finale: Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Saturday’s TUF 18 Finale in Las Vegas, and not surprisingly, headliners Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz led the way.
Diaz picked up $30,000 (including a $15K… Read More
Opinion: Interesting Challenges Await Nate Diaz in 2014
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC lightweight Nate Diaz stopped a two-fight losing streak Saturday night at the TUF 18 Finale, by finishing longtime rival Gray Maynard, picking up a TKO win in the first round.
Diaz finished the fight with a… Read More
TUF 18 Finale to Feature Gray Maynard-Nate Diaz Part III
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that the November 30th, TUF 18 Finale will feature a rubber match between lightweights Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz. The card will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas,… Read More
UFC Fines And Suspends Nate Diaz For Controversial Tweet
By FCF Staff
The controversial tweet that captured headlines Thursday has cost Nate Diaz $20,000 and a 90 day suspension, according to multiple reports. The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the disciplinary action Friday.
Diaz has been fined and suspended for… Read More
Opinion: Nate Diaz, Derogatory Language and Its Consequences
By Jesse Heitz
Professional fighters have a nagging reputation, deserving or not, as brash and in-your-face. We’re accustomed to rampant trash-talking leading up to fights. As fighters, we expect a level of off-the-cuff remarks, a shoot-from-the-hip type of bravado. Some… Read More
UFC Suspends Nate Diaz, Investigating Controversial Tweet
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Nate Diaz has been suspended and that the promotion has initiated an investigation, regarding a tweet the fighter posted that included a gay slur.
“We are very disappointed… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Facing Disciplinary Action After Tweeting Homophobic Slur
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Nate Diaz is facing disciplinary action from the promotion after directing a homophobic slur towards Bryan Caraway this afternoon via Twitter.
Diaz apparently tweeted the following about Pat Healy’s recent positive test for marijuana, which… Read More
Despite Back-to-Back Losses, Dana White Thinks Nate Diaz Should Remain at Lightweight
By FCF Staff
Heading into his UFC on FOX 7 bout with Josh Thomson Saturday night, Nate Diaz relayed that he intended to return to the welterweight division, where he fought just a couple of years ago. Diaz argued… Read More
Report: Cesar Gracie No Longer Managing Nate Diaz
Lightweight Will Continue to Train With Trainer’s Camp
By FCF Staff
Former number one lightweight contender Nate Diaz has reportedly elected to go with new management, after having his career monitored to date by… Read More
Josh Thomson Making Octagon Return Versus Nate Diaz at UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce lightweight champ Josh Thomson will make his Octagon return at UFC on FOX 7 and will take on contender Nate Diaz. The UFC announced the bout today, which will be hosted by San Jose’s HP… Read More
UFC on FOX 5 Highlights:Ben Henderson vs. Nate Diaz
Video: UFC on FOX 5: Henderson/Diaz highlights
UFC on FOX 5: Ben Henderson Retains Lightweight Title With Unanimous Decision Win Over Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC on FOX 5 card in Seattle, Washington, which saw lightweight champion Benson Henderson defend his belt with a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz.
Benson Henderson def. Nate Diaz via… Read More
UFC on FOX 5 Weigh-In Results: Nate Diaz Makes Weight After Three Attempts
By FCF Staff
It may have taken some extra time to make it official, but Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card will still feature a title fight between lightweight champ Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz in the main event.
Diaz… Read More
UFC on FOX 5 Media Call: Nate Diaz Says Title Fight With Benson Henderson “Biggest Thing Going on Right Now”
By FCF Staff
The UFC held another media call today in advance of the promotion’s upcoming FOX broadcast and event, which will go down December 8th at the Key Arena in Seattle. The card will be headlined by a lightweight… Read More
Benson Henderson Versus Nate Diaz to Headline UFC on FOX 5
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Mauricio Rua, BJ Penn vs. Rory MacDonald Also Added
By FCF Staff
The UFC has taken some big steps to ensure a solid line-up for its next FOX broadcast, as today the promotion has announced that lightweight… Read More
Media Watch: Dana White Says Henderson vs. Edgar II Winner Defends Against Nate Diaz
By Michael Hatamoto
The winner of Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar II tonight will face Nate Diaz sometime in late 2012 or early 2013, it was confirmed.
Regardless of the outcome, there won’t be a rematch for the loser of… Read More