Tag: Nate Diaz

Jake Paul, Nate Diaz reignite feud and angle for MMA fight: ‘Sign the contract’

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz already boxed once, and now there’s some tension building over talks of an MMA bout.

The rivalry has reignited.

[autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] and [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] have each other’s name falling out of their mouths.

In a media roundtable press conference Friday in Orlando, Paul joined his advisor, Nakisa Bidarian, and fellow boxer Amanda Serrano to field questions from reporters.

Paul shed light on the potential he fights in MMA in 2025 and said it’ll largely depend on what opponent is willing to say yes to a matchup. Paul currently has an agreement in place with PFL that both parties say signifies he’ll compete in MMA under the banner eventually.

“We want to, but our opponents don’t actually really want to,” Paul said (via FightHype.com). “It’s funny. Nate Diaz is actually scared to fight me in MMA – actually. The biggest payday of his life would be me and him in MMA. … I’m ready.”

Bidarian interrupted his client and added, “(Diaz) hides behind PFL as the reason he won’t do it.”

It didn’t take long for Diaz to dispute these claims. He posted a video of Paul’s comments on social media, but added his own written commentary.

“Sign the contract Scary and not 12 months from now and in a sh*tty organization,” Diaz wrote.

Paul and Diaz already have thrown down but in a boxing match in August 2023. Paul defeated Diaz by unanimous decision. Since then, Diaz has competed one other time in combat sports, a majority decision win in boxing against fellow former UFC star Jorge Masvidal.

Meanwhile, Paul has gone 4-0 with wins over Andre August, Ryan Bourland, Mike Perry, and Mike Tyson.

Nate Diaz facing battery charge after allegedly slapping Las Vegas nightclub bouncer

Former UFC star Nate Diaz finds himself in legal trouble over a physical confrontation that took place in Las Vegas last summer.

Former UFC star [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] finds himself in legal trouble over a physical confrontation that took place in Las Vegas last summer.

According to TMZ, citing court documents, Diaz is facing a battery charge stemming from an incident that took place just after midnight on Aug. 25. It happened outside of Omnia at Caesars Palace where Diaz is accused of pushing a nightclub bouncer. When the man pushed back, Diaz allegedly struck him in the face with “an open right hand.”

According to the documents, TMZ reports that Diaz and the bouncer were separated by other security guards, and Diaz had left the scene by the time Las Vegas police arrived. An arrest warrant was later issued Oct. 21, and he’s now facing a misdemeanor battery charge.

The description of the altercation in the court documents appears to match what transpired in a video of Diaz that surfaced on Sept. 5, although it’s unclear if they’re the same.

Diaz, 39, last week stirred up trouble in Las Vegas when he was caught on camera throwing a water bottle at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and his team in the backstage area of the UFC 310 ceremonial weigh-ins.

Diaz was on hand to support Kron Gracie, who went on to lose to Bryce Mitchell by third-round knockout at UFC 310.

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Video: Nate Diaz throws water bottle at Islam Makhachev and team backstage at UFC 310 weigh-ins

Nate Diaz launched a bottle at Islam Makhachev and his team backstage at the UFC 310 ceremonial weigh-ins.

[autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] threw a water bottle at UFC lightweight champion [autotag]Islam Makhachev[/autotag] and his team backstage at the UFC 310 weigh-ins.

It’s unclear what sparked the backstage disturbance at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, but Diaz was captured on video being corraled by security and yelling at Makhachev and members of his team. Makhachev was present for the UFC 311 on-sale press conference, which preceded the UFC 310 ceremonial weigh-ins.

“Pull up, b*tch,” Diaz said before throwing a bottle in Makhachev’s direction. Makhachev’s teammates Tagir Ulanbekov and Magomed Zaynukov were in the area. Zaynukov responded by throwing an object back at Diaz as security ensured the moment did not escalate further.

Check out video of the incident below via ESPN MMA:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDQZ-sIy-1S/?igsh=cGM0Z2NkMHE2eXdy

Diaz has quite a reputation for throwing bottles and keeping security on high alert.

Last April, Diaz threw a water bottle at reality start Chase DeMoor at MF & DAZN X Series 6 in New Orleans, sparking chaos at the event. Back in 2016, Diaz and Conor McGregor threw cans and bottles at each other across the Copperfield Theater in Las Vegas at the UFC 202 press conference.

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Fanmio CEO responds to Nate Diaz lawsuit, says ‘the truth will triumph’

Nate Diaz has a new adversary, but in the courtroom and not a ring, and he has promised “justice will prevail.”

[autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] has a new adversary, but in the courtroom and not a ring, and he has promised “justice will prevail.”

Diaz on Monday filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Miami claiming Fanmio CEO and founder Solomon Engel went back on an agreement to pay him $10 million for his boxing match against Jorge Masvidal earlier this month.

Diaz said he was paid only $1 million, and according to the suit Engel told him he couldn’t pay the full $10 million because the fight did not meet financial expectations. Additionally, Engel told Diaz he was going back on their verbal and written agreements because “his wife might divorce him over the financial loss.”

Hours after Diaz filed the suit, Engel released a statement disputing Diaz’s claims.

“Nate Diaz has filed a frivolous lawsuit against Fanmio which claims that fraud and breach of contract were committed by Fanmio, yet neither has taken place,” the statement reads. “In fact, Diaz has already been paid seven figures in connection with the fight. I look forward to resolving this dispute through the appropriate process and am confident that justice will prevail. Making salacious and defamatory statements to the media in order to harm my family and I has only strengthened my resolve to ensure that the truth will triumph.”

Engel’s statement mentions a seven-figure payday, which jibes with Diaz’s claim he was paid $1 million. But the statement does not mention Diaz’s claim of $10 million, per the lawsuit.

Fanmio’s first foray into combat sports was the Diaz-Masvidal boxing match that took place July 6 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Diaz won by majority decision. His lawsuit against Fanmio alleges fraud and breach of contract for failure to pay the full amount.

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Nate Diaz sues Fanmio for fraud, breach of contract after Jorge Masvidal boxing match

Nate Diaz has filed a lawsuit against Fanmio claiming he was only paid $1 million of an agreed $10 million payment to box Jorge Masvidal.

The aftermath of Fanmio’s first endeavour into combat sports isn’t looking so good.

The company promoted the [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing match that took place July 6 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Diaz won the bout by majority decision, and now he has filed a lawsuit against Fanmio claiming fraud and breach of contract for failure to pay his agreed upon compensation of $10 million.

MMA Junkie obtained a copy of the lawsuit Monday after TMZ first reported that Diaz filed in U.S. District Court in Miami, claiming Fanmio CEO and founder Solomon Engel is unwilling to pay the complete $10 million sum that was agreed upon for Diaz’s participation in the boxing match with Masvidal. Diaz said only $1 million has been sent.

Diaz, 39, claims Engel told him that he couldn’t pay out $10 million because the fight did not meet financial expectations. Additionally, Engel told Diaz he was going back on their verbal and written agreements because “his wife might divorce him over the financial loss.”

Diaz’s lawsuit states he never would have entered the ring for the boxing match if he had known the payment obligations would be in question.

Diaz’s representative Zach Rosenfield did not immediately return MMA Junkie’s request for comment.

The boxing match between Diaz and Masvidal was a rematch of an MMA fight that happened at UFC 244 in November 2019. That night, Masvidal earned a doctor’s stoppage TKO after Round 3, which won him the inaugural BMF title.

 

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Jon Anik leaning ‘337’ or King of Diamonds for next tattoo if Dustin Poirier beats Nate Diaz in dream fight

It’s been eight years Jon Anik said he’d get a Nate Diaz tattoo if he upset Conor McGregor at UFC 196 – and then had to follow through.

It’s been a bit since [autotag]Jon Anik[/autotag] playfully suggested he’d get a [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] tattoo if he upset Conor McGregor at UFC 196.

Now about eight years into the now semi-famous “209” ink on Anik’s arm, he’s throwing out potential for a second fighter-themed tattoo. If [autotag]Dustin Poirier[/autotag] got matched up with Diaz in the UFC and beat him, Anik said he’d pay tribute to Poirier, as well, after a Poirier suggestion of it.

He even said before he hosted the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony, he thought about getting a surprise tattoo to honor inductee Frankie Edgar, a former lightweight champion.

“Certainly, the 209 tattoo will not be the last fighter tattoo or fighter tributary tattoo that I get,” Anik told MMA Junkie Radio. “If you really want to know, I was trying to find a really good fine-line tattoo artist in Vegas the week of the Hall of Fame (induction) to get my Fe Iron element symbol in honor of the great Frankie Edgar right here on the inside of my arm that also dons the 209, incidentally.

“But for Dustin, I’ve always wanted a neck tattoo. Part of me wants to mimic his tattoo with the King of diamonds right behind the ear or just a diamond emoji. We could go 337 – you know, I’m not looking to be ludicrous with different area codes with numbers all over my body, necessarily. But yeah, we would go 337.”

Anik said he thinks the odds for that fight likely would highly favor Poirier, but the longtime fighter and former interim lightweight champion from Lafayette, La., still would be worthy of some ink – and risk irking his wife, even just temporarily.

He said when he got his 209 tattoo in 2016 that it took her a minute to be on board.

“Certainly Dustin Poirier is a fighter I would have no problem immortalizing on my skin forever, even if he’s trying to get me to do it in a fight in which he might be a -400 favorite,” Anik said.

Poirier is coming off a fifth-round submission loss to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June. Diaz beat Jorge Masvidal in a boxing match this past Saturday in California. It’s been nearly two years since his last fight in the UFC, a submission of Tony Ferguson in September 2022.

Darren Till not impressed with ‘fluffy hands’ of Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal

Darren Till didn’t like what he saw out of Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal in the ring.

[autotag]Darren Till[/autotag] didn’t like what he saw from [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] and [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag] in the ring.

Diaz defeated Masvidal by majority decision in their boxing match Saturday at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The back-and-forth fight exceeded many expectations but not Till’s.

Till is interested in boxing Diaz next but also wants Jake Paul, Mike Perry, and even Masvidal if offered.

“I wasn’t impressed, mate,” Till said on “The MMA Hour.” “Just like, fluffy hands. Just not a lot of power, both looked like they wasn’t in no fit physical shape. But as I say, Masvidal I fought, and he beat me fair and square.

“I don’t ever like to diss Diaz too much. I’ve always been a fan since a kid. I think he’s a f*cking G of the sport. He’s one of your real ones. Whether you want it in the ring or outside, he’s that guy, and that’s what I respect.”

Originally scheduled to box Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in July, Till wound up lacing up the gloves himself on Saturday when he faced Mohammad Mutie at Social Knockout 3 from Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

Their bout came to an end when Till hit Mutie with a rabbit punch to the back of the head. Mutie fell to the canvas, prompting the referee and doctor to deem him unable to continue. Till was announced the winner by TKO, but a brawl broke out after the fight.

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Cesar Gracie: UFC needs to throw ‘millions and millions of dollars’ at Nate Diaz for him to return

Nate Diaz’s coach says the UFC must present a very lucrative offer if they want him back.

[autotag]Cesar Gracie[/autotag] says the UFC must present a very lucrative offer to [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] if it wants him back.

After defeating Jorge Masvidal by majority decision in their boxing match Saturday, UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards was among the names Diaz called out.

Diaz parted ways with the UFC in September 2022, but Dana White said the octagon will always be his home. If Diaz was to return to the UFC, his coach expects that he’ll be offered a big bag of money.

“Millions and millions of dollars, whatever they’re paying their highest people,” Gracie told Submission Radio. “Nate is such an icon of the sport. He’s fought and deserves the things he’s gotten. He had to get everything the hard way.

“He brings star power with him. The event (in Anaheim) was sold out. It was all Nate Diaz over there. No one would have gone to that show without Nate Diaz, so I don’t know. It was so huge. His fan base is so incredible.”

With Conor McGregor withdrawing from his return fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 due to injury, Gracie would like to see Diaz slide into that opportunity. Diaz and McGregor split their two appearances, and both fighters have always said a trilogy is inevitable.

“I mean, obviously that’s outside of my realm what the UFC is thinking,” Gracie said. “So, it’s almost like I’m speculating. But me in my position, I think that would be great. I think a trilogy probably makes a lot of sense for both of those guys.

“Chandler and McGregor is a good fight too. But I mean, just the history of Nate and McGregor, I think it would be the bigger fan fight if they had a trilogy. In my opinion, that’s what I’m thinking.”

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Michael Bisping says Jake Paul loss was wake-up call for Nate Diaz: ‘He definitely underestimated the Disney boy’

Michael Bisping thinks losing to Jake Paul lit a fire under Nate Diaz.

[autotag]Michael Bisping[/autotag] thinks losing to [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] lit a fire under [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag].

Bisping liked what he saw out of Diaz’s return to the boxing ring this past Saturday, where he defeated Jorge Masvidal by majority decision at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Diaz picked up his first professional boxing win after getting dropped in a unanimous decision loss to Paul this past August.

“This was a different Nate Diaz,” Bisping said on his YouTube channel. “When you look at Nate Diaz and the way that he performed against Jake Paul, I thought it was going to be a bad night for Nate Diaz, but I was wrong. He came in motivated, in-shape, and super aggressive from the very get-go.”

Masvidal argued that he outlanded Diaz, and thinks the judges were influenced by the pro-Diaz crowd. However, Bisping says Diaz was leading the dance.

“I think he (Masvidal) landed the harder shots however, because of the output, because of the non-stop throwing, and the aggression shown by Diaz, it certainly looked to me without seeing the compu-stats that Diaz was probably just ahead in a very, very, close fight,” Bisping said.

Bisping called Diaz’s loss to Paul embarrassing, but after seeing the version of Diaz that fought Masvidal, Bisping thinks “The Problem Child” caught a break.

“Jake Paul was lucky because the Diaz that showed up against Jake Paul was not the Diaz that showed up last night for Jorge Masvidal,” Bisping said. “It just wasn’t the same guy. It wasn’t the same fighter. The attitude wasn’t the same. He was very nonchalant, he didn’t seem to care.

“He definitely underestimated the Disney boy and that’s his own fault. That’s not Jake Paul’s fault. Jake Paul takes his craft very seriously. … So, for Nate Diaz to show up and underestimate him, that’s on him. But, I think that taught Nate Diaz a lesson. I think that was a wake-up call.”

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Michael Chandler proposes Nate Diaz showdown at Noche UFC while Conor McGregor ‘sits on a yacht’

If Conor McGregor isn’t ready to fight, then Michael Chandler is willing to look at Nate Diaz as an alternate solution.

If [autotag]Conor McGregor[/autotag] isn’t ready to fight, then [autotag]Michael Chandler[/autotag] is willing to look at [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] as an alternate solution.

With McGregor’s status for a long-awaited octagon return in limbo following his UFC 303 withdrawal due to a toe injury, Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) has been the target of criticism for not moving on to an alternate matchup.

It appears Chandler is now willing to look in other directions, and has put a target on Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC) after the ex-UFC star indicated he wants to return to the octagon following this past Saturday’s boxing win over Jorge Masvidal (via X):

Sit down, Ron… better idea – me and @NateDiaz209 fight like real men, while Conor sits on a yacht and watches on PPV in his slippers. #ufcnoche #riyadhseason

The new “Where’s Waldo” – the Mac Daddy had a great run though….

Instill fear…let him pull out of the fight and embarrass himself, be known as the guy who retired McGregor without ever throwing a punch….

Chandler, 38, suggest a fight with Diaz at Riyadh Season Noche UFC, which goes down Sept. 14 at Sphere.

The former three-time Bellator champion was not part of the names Diaz suggested for his next move, as the Stockton slugger name-dropped Jake Paul and Leon Edwards as part of his hit list going forward.

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