He won the fight via second round submission. This forced that event to alter into a "UFC Fight Night" card, and the originally scheduled "UFC 197" event was renamed UFC 196. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Saggo; Justin Salas, LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (L-R) Jim Miller punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Avg. Please check your email for a confirmation. (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. They dont take the risks. 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. You can re-watch the first McGregor-Diaz bout in the video above. "An incredible feat. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Youre gonna need them.. [10], The event was expected to be headlined by a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between champion Rafael dos Anjos and UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor. The incident was quickly defused by UFC President Dana White, his staff and security, but not before McGregors SBG Ireland squad and Diaz Skrap Pack rushed the stage, much to the delight of the fans that packed the theater. 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. 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. With a full camp for both men, McGregor got his revengecoming back from a rough third round (after hurting Diaz early) to win a majority decision. Though McGregor claimed he will not be watching the fight, the threw his support behind Diazwith the expectation that the former UFC title contender will have an easy time of it. 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. (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 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. SLpM - The fight. At the moment, Diaz (21-13) is fresh off a submission win over former UFC interim lightweight Tony Ferguson, in September 2022. After Nate lets box as the co main event same night as Katie Taylor VS. [sic] Amanda Serrano in Dublin. The submission victory, which few expected given the circumstances, sent Diaz (20-13 MMA, 18-12 UFC) to stardom and gave McGregor his first defeat in the UFC. In fact, the Irishman has not won a fight since January 2020, when he TKOd now retired veteran Donald Cerrone. Diaz was said to have been pulled from partying on vacation into the headlining PPV bout on two-weeks notice. Conor McGregor's $3 million purse for Nate Diaz fight in UFC 202 - ESPN [14], A UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between then champion Holly Holm and former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate co-headlined the event. The most recent of these is a former foe of the Notorious Irishman, Stockton native Nate Diaz. Nate Diaz says Conor McGregor trilogy fight 'for sure' will happen [19], For the event originally promoted under this name, see. Nate Diaz: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Nate Diaz had a few choice words for Conor McGregor after defeating Michael Johnson in a unanimous decision at UFC on FOX 17Watch the latest UFC ON FOX conte. 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. 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. Diaz and McGregor will once again square off in a rematch at UFC 202 on August 20 live from Las Vegas on Pay-Per-View. Highlights Football. : 41% Sub. McGregor and Diaz went 1-1 in their two UFC bouts. UFC 196 Salaries: Conor McGregor Earns $1 Million; Nate Diaz, Holly Claro . and the spirits clearly moved him. The poster for UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz. Yes, you read that correctly. With RDA out, in stepped Nate Diaz, and you know the rest of the story. As Conor McGregors main training partner for years, fight week used to be his chance to catch his breath. Marcos Rogerio calls out knockout artist Derrick Lewis. All rights reserved. The first time was at UFC 94 on January 31, 2009, when then-UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre defended his title against then-lightweight champion B.J. Jake will be able to block better with the bigger gloves. Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor have a score to settle. 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. In fact, he doesnt even consider risk, something confirmed by his friend and main training partner Artem Lobov.
