Following final night time’s choice win over fellow UFC alum, Jorge Masvidal, fan-favorite veteran, Nate Diaz has as soon as extra welcomed the possibility to rematch present welterweight champion, Leon Edwards – labelling him the very best 170lbs fighter on the planet at present.
Diaz, a former light-weight title challenger below the banner of the UFC, in addition to a victor of The Final Fighter – made his return to fight sports activities in a single day in a light-weight heavyweight boxing match in opposition to two-time foe, Masvidal.
And touchdown a formidable majority choice win over the Floridian veteran of their major occasion battle, Diaz – who scooped a disclosed $500,000 payday for his victory – additionally managed to web former two-time UFC opponent, Conor McGregor a staggering $1,625,000 pay out from the bookies, who positioned a wager on him to win.
Nate Diaz plans to avenge 2021 loss to Leon Edwards subsequent
Issuing a slew of callouts following his win over Masvidal, which avenged a 2019 loss to the previous throughout their tenure with the UFC, Diaz has sights fastened on one other rematch, chasing a title re-run with present welterweight champion, Edwards in a return to the Octagon.
“It was simply off the highest of my head,” Nate Diaz advised assembled media after his win in opposition to Jorge Masvidal. “I want to whoop (Jake Paul’s) ass. I want to get a win in opposition to Leon Edwards, who’s the very best fighter on the earth proper now at 170 [pounds].”
“And I feel that’s one thing that I can take and put in a credential field,” Nate Diaz defined. “That’s what I’m going for. I’m not making an attempt to go for any enjoyable fights as a result of that sh*t ain’t enjoyable.”
First combating present welterweight titleholder, Edwards again in 2021, with Diaz struggling a unanimous choice loss to the Birmingham, after rocking him badly within the closing minute of their 5 spherical conflict.
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